Defensive Prospects on the Rise in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 is here, marking the halfway point of the season with important conference games coming up. We have evaluated game film and assessed hundreds of potential players on offense and defense. In the first 6 weeks of the season (W0-W5), these athletes have significantly improved their stock and aim to maintain their success in the second half of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1516913"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fec480b6469"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1516913' first='Christian' last='Roberts'] is an athletic linebacker with good foot quickness, fluid hips, burst, and change of direction. He displays a quick first step with his eyes in the backfield. Roberts showcases good read and react ability, whether attacking downhill vs. the run with good angles or dropping back in zone coverage. He can evade blockers in space due to his fluid hips and quickness to fight around the block while staying square. Overall, Roberts demonstrates a sideline-to-sideline motor, putting him in a position to make a play on the ball carrier in the backfield, at the LOS, or in space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Stats: 38 Tackles (29 Solo), 5 TFL, 2 Hurries and 1 Sack. 4 Games. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/Christian_rob14/status/1836556269768802776">https://x.com/Christian_rob14/status/1836556269768802776</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227670"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fec480b64c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1227670' first='Rylan' last='Ramsey'] has taken that next step this season in his coverage skills. He exhibits good hip fluidity and awareness in the secondary. Ramsey demonstrates good read-and-react capabilities, allowing him to quickly intercept the ball in the air or tackle in space effectively. His hip fluidity aids in smooth transitions, enabling him to get vertical and maintain his ability to stay inside the hip pocket on breaks, often resulting in PBUs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Stats: 10 Tackles (4 Solo), 2 PBUs and 1 INT. 4 Games. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/RylanRamsey2026/status/1835871266223325315">https://x.com/RylanRamsey2026/status/1835871266223325315</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1516941"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fec480b6506"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1516941' first='Antonio' last='Ross'] put a stamp on his name last week with a 13-tackle performance vs Piggott. He showcases solid quickness off the snap with the burst to get upfield and around the arc. Ross displays good hand placement and a strong initial punch to shed blocks quickly and make a play at the LOS or in the backfield. Consistently generates pressure onto the quarterback, his ability to shed blocks or drive back the OL into the pocket. He can chase down ball carriers with his solid motor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Stats: 24 Tackles (10 Solo), 9 Hurries, 4 Sacks and 3 TFL. 4 Games. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/Antonioross24/status/1841689626177675659">https://x.com/Antonioross24/status/1841689626177675659</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["585569"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fec480b6543"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='585569' first='Walter' last='Hicks'] has been on a tear once again this season, racking in over 50+ tackles in four games. He consistently showcases his sideline-to-sideline motor, putting himself in a position to make a play on each rep. Hicks displays a quick first-step, allowing himself to diagnose the play and then attack downhill vs. the run. Overall, good read and react ability. Consistent open-field tackler with good technique and physicality at the POA. Good feel in zone coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Offer List: Arkansas Tech, Arkansas-Monticello, Henderson State, North Alabama</em> <em>&amp; Southern Arkansas</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/WalterHicks2025/status/1838343622946656363">https://x.com/WalterHicks2025/status/1838343622946656363</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265738"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fec480b6582"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1265738' first='Jaiden' last='Andrews'] has flown onto our radar this season, demonstrating his ball hawk ability. He showcases good athletic ability due to good foot speed, lateral agility, change of direction, and balance. Andrews displays solid footwork in his backpedal to transition with solid fluidity to stick with his man and stay inside the hip pocket off breaks. Good read and react ability, not allowing any room for separation due to good COD, balance, and burst. Consistently arrives at the catch point to force a PBU or INT. He also has a sideline-to-sideline motor. Add him to your board. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/JAndrews2027/status/1840186674749333571">https://x.com/JAndrews2027/status/1840186674749333571</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->