PRZNE Week 7 Top Performers | Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another football season means the return of our “Top Performers” series, in which we highlight the top players from each week's slate of games. Check back weekly to see which players tore it up on the offense and shut things down on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the top defensive performers from week 7.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Aiden Gallop, 2026 - Lutheran Northeast - 5'10" 210 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>12 tackles, 3 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='488226' first='Cauy' last='Meyer'] (<a href="https://x.com/CauyMeyer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2026 - Loomis - 6'0" 175 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>13 tackles, 2 TFLs, a sack, a 50-yard interception return for a touchdown, 38 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1059150' first='Frank' last='Thomas'] (<a href="https://x.com/FWThomas012" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Gretna East - 6'0" 215 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>6 tackles, 5 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1059145' first='Grant' last='Ryan'] (<a href="https://x.com/Grant_BehneRyan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Omaha Westview - 6'0" 200 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>13 tackles and 3 TFLs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='923428' first='Aaron' last='Kolala'] (<a href="https://x.com/Aaron47Kolala" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - LB - Omaha Westview - 5'10" 180 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>5 tackles, 2 TFLs, a sack, and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lane Mead (<a href="https://x.com/LaneMead06" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Norfolk - 5'10" 190 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>14 tackles and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='487753' first='Elijah' last='Gutz'] (<a href="https://x.com/elijah_gutz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2026 - Lincoln East - 6'2" 200 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>5 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='733920' first='Sean' last='Skrydlak'] (<a href="https://x.com/SkrydlakSean" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Creighton Prep - 6'3" 240 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>6 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Taten Winter, 2025 - Fremont - 6'0" 185 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>8 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='545268' first='Sawyer' last='Schilke'] (<a href="https://x.com/SawyerSchilke" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Kearney - Kansas State Commit </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>13 tackles, a TFL, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='893579' first='Casey' last='Popish'] (<a href="https://x.com/casey_popish" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Papillion-La Vista South - Northern Illinois Commit</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>4 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, and 93 receiving yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1059038' first='Tye' last='McDougal'] (<a href="https://x.com/tyemcdougal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Papillion-La Vista South - 6'2" 210 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stat: </em></strong>4 tackles, 2 TFLs, a sack, and a 30-yard fumble return for a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='319197' first='DJ' last='Helms'] (<a href="https://x.com/DarriusHelms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - South Sioux City - 6'3" 235 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>10 tackles, 3 TFLs, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Mac Soucek, 2025 - Gretna </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>4 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Keldon Vanlaningham, 2025 - Ashland-Greenwood - 6'2" 180 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats:</em></strong> 6 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='245881' first='Isaac' last='Nonella'], 2025 - Ashland-Greenwood - 5'10" 160 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>6 tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1060332' first='Jakob' last='Ruhl'] (<a href="https://x.com/jruhl_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2025 - Central City - 6'3" 185 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>4 tackles, a TFL, and 2 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Evan Frink, 2025 - Adams Central - 6'1" 200 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>9 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jacob Held, 2025 - Ainsworth - 5'7" 160 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>14 tackles and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Maurice Robinson (<a href="https://x.com/MauriceRob20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>), 2026 - Sandhills/Thedford - 5'11" 170 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>6 tackles, 2 interceptions returned for touchdowns, 60 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure to follow&nbsp;<em>@PRZ_OscarG</em>&nbsp;for more news on Nebraska and Iowa HS recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->