Sleeper Seniors: Impressive Pass-Rushers Flying Under The Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These senior pass-rushers are still flying under the radar...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562505"],"_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-673f767ccb1a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more underrated defensive line prospects in the Atlanta area, Hood is a natural playmaker who can attack the quarterback and play the ball well in the trenches. He can knock down passes at the line and has enough speed to beat opposing tackles off the edge. He moves well for someone at 6-foot-3 275-pounds and is having a giant senior season this season with 69 tackles, 26 TFLs and 13 sacks. He's shown he can play somewhere at the next level and has been one of the more productive defensive linemen across the 5A classification. He was an easy addition to the latest 2025 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563121"],"_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-673f767ccb1fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A small-town defender from South Georgia coming off a tremendous final season, Williams showed he can absolutely play somewhere at the next level. He's quick off the snap, he's plenty strong, and knows how to attack the quarterback while forcing the ball away. He's a wrecking ball off the edge and made an impressive 63 tackles, 30.5 TFLs and 14 sacks. He was one of the best pass-rushers and overall defensive linemen in the area and is hoping to help lead Brooks County to a big round-two win over Miller County this weekend. Williams absolutely earned a new ranking in the next 2025 rankings update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563135"],"_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-673f767ccb241"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He may be a little undersized for an interior defensive lineman, but make no mistake, this quick, max-effort defensive lineman plays bigger than his size, is fast off the snap, and plays with good leverage, allowing him to beat bigger opposing offensive linemen across from him. He plays hard and knows how to deliver a sound tackle when he meets the ball-carrier. He's one of the more underrated defensive linemen in Cobb County and is having an excellent senior season, making 78 tackles, 43 TFLs and 13.5 sacks. He's having an incredibly productive season and hopes it will continue with a second-round victory over Peachtree Ridge this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563160"],"_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-673fea71dcacf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper defensive lineman from right outside of Atlanta who shows strong instincts, Ray is a physical, compact interior defender who plays the run well and brings a dependable pass-rush on a weekly basis. He's an active defender with quickness who can hold his own against bigger opposing linemen. He's having a very productive final season this fall, recording 68 tackles, 21 TFLs and 11 sacks so far. He plays alongside other talented defenders and Ray will need to bring his best as the Tigers prepare to face mighty North Cobb this weekend in round two.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563218"],"_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-673fea71dcb1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An underrated EDGE defender with a versatile skillset, this pass-rushing linebacker can line up with his hand in the dirt inside or standing up on the edge. He moves well for his size and can deliver an explosive tackler on the ball-carrier. He's a football magnet who consistently makes his way to the ball. He plays with a high motor, he's aggressive and shows strong instincts against the run. A new addition to the 2025 rankings update, Tolbert has flashed big-play ability all year long with 78 tackles, 17 TFLs and 11 sacks. The Atlanta-area defender and his Columbia squad will take on Pierce County in round two.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->