Defensive Prospects Amassing the Sacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 regular season has been an impressive one for numerous prospects on the defensive side of the ball. In this article, we will focus on several players that have terrorized quarterbacks all this season. We will look at the defenders that are racking up the sacks this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='893510' first='Keagan' last='Sanderson']-Defensive Line-Salem-5'8” 205-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='893510' first='Keagan' last='Sanderson'] is a defensive prospect with the ability to play a number of positions. He has impressive speed and uses that talent to his advantage. Sanderson is the type of player that will not give up on a play and gets into the offensive backfield with ease. Sanderson has a high motor. He gets sideline to sideline and fends off blocks well. He currently leads the state of Arkansas with 11 sacks on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='507120' first='Zion' last='Smith']-Linebacker-Little Rock-Mills-6'0” 225-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few years, [player_tooltip player_id='507120' first='Zion' last='Smith'] has been one of the most consistent players on the defensive side of the ball. Smith has tremendous speed and uses it well to defeat blocks. The Little Rock Mills linebacker will stop the run and drop back into pass coverage. Smith has racked up 52 tackles and 8 sacks this season. He has spent much of the season in the opposing offensive backfield. Smith is a player to watch out for as the season comes to a close.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1310542' first='Jackson' last='Redman']-Linebacker-Pulaski Academy-6'1” 215-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1310542' first='Jackson' last='Redman'] is a player with impressive versatility. Redman has the ability to play all over the defensive front for the Bruins. Meanwhile, he has the quickness to come off the edge and blitz the opposing quarterback. Redman will fill up the rushing lanes and force opposing running backs to make cuts and shift directions. Over the course of the season, Redman has racked up 60 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks on the season. He is a player to watch out for over the next two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1194189' first='Dwayne' last='White']-Defensive Line-Prescott-6'4” 195-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1194189' first='Dwayne' last='White'] is one of Prescott's most versatile players. He has an impact on both sides of the ball. White is an electric wide receiver that has a knack for making big plays in the passing game. Meanwhile, the Curley Wolves do a great job of positioning him on the defensive side of the ball. White has had an impact on the defensive side of the ball this season. White has racked up 8 quarterback sacks this season. White is a player to watch out for on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221259' first='Cash' last='Archer']-Linebacker-Greenwood-6'2” 215-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood linebacker can flip from the linebacker to edge rush positions with little to no trouble. Archer has great speed. He uses his quickness to shed blocks and disrupt the opposing offensive backfield. Archer has been all over the field this season. He has racked up 49 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks on the season. Archer is a player to watch out for as the postseason play gets ready to heat up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->