Box Score Ballers: Leading Tacklers In 2026 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are some of the state's leading tackles in the 2026 class...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["908944"],"_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-671f97e5dd8ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick-reacting, hard-hitting linebacker who is lighting up the stat sheet right now, Davies is a promising defender who continues to get better and better. Now, he's becoming one of the best and most productive 2026 linebackers across the state. He's been a tackling machine this fall, making 108 tackles this season with seven TFLs and five sacks with one forced fumble. He's made at least 10+ tackles in seven of his nine games and has made at least 14 tackles in each of his last five games. Look for his ranking to rise in the next Prep Redzone update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1201795"],"_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-671f995d5bba5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile athlete who can make plays no matter where he's lined up, Character is one of the top sleeper prospects in Middle Georgia who can absolutely play at the next level. He's a tough, hard-running back on offense, and he's a tackling machine on defense. He plays hard, runs well, and knows how to strike the ball-carrier behind his pads. He plays fast, aggressive, and knows how to make a secure tackle. He's made 107 tackles so far this season for an eye-opening 15 TFLs. He's made at least 10 tackles in each of his last six games with one interception. He's a junior on the rise who should see his recruitment really pick up at some point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Xavier Brown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"210","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Camden County","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671fa0bd99081"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A gritty, physical linebacker who naturally finds his way into the backfield, Brown is a fast-reacting, instinctual defender who brings above-average athleticism. He's a sure-tackler and one of the more productive defenders in Southeast Georgia, making 106 tackles, 8 TFLs and one INT. He has a nose for the football, attacks, and knows how to get sideline to sideline to run down the ball-carrier. He plays with max-effort and it shows up week after week. He's lighting up the box score and should be added to the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["675033"],"_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-671fa0bd990e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top linebackers in Cobb County and across the state in the 2026 class, LaVallee is a strong-tackling defender who can sneak out the run and chase down the ballcarrier. He's consistently where he needs to be and does a great job of finding his way to the ball. He brings good size, toughness, and an aggressive style of play that has led to 104 tackles, six TFLs, one sack and two fumble recoveries. He's made at least 10 tackles in seven of his nine games this year with a big 18-tackle performance earlier this year against North Cobb. He already holds a giant offer list and could see more come his way after a strong junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1663753' first='Jacob' last='Daley']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Murray","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671fa0bd99166"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more productive linebackers across the state in the 2026 class, Daley's size and speed won't blow anyone away, and he likely won't play at the Power Four level, but his instincts, effort, and ability to tackle should give him an opportunity to play somewhere at the next level. He's active, understands his role, and plays bigger than his size. He's fundamentally sound and has been lighting up the stat sheet this fall as he's made 102 tackles. He's made at least 10 tackles in seven of his eight games this year. More importantly, he's led North Murray to a promising 5-3 record. He's one of the more dependable linebackers in the area and deserves recognition for him productive play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->