2025 Rankings New Additions: Front-Seven Defenders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the film for some of the new additions on the defensive front-seven to Prep Redzone's latest 2025 rankings update. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552041"],"_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-6753acda64201"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stendell was one of the most disruptive EDGE defenders in Nevada's 3A division this season with 58 total tackles, 18 TFLs, and 5 sacks. Possesses useful length for a DE at 6'2"/215 that allows him to knock down passes at the LOS and possesses the athleticism to contain the edge. He's still developing his skillset and hands technique as a rusher but has shown promising developmental upside. Stendell's stayed busy on the recruiting trail taking visits to schools like UC Davis and Nevada this fall and just picked up a D-III offer from Lewis &amp; Clark at the beginning of December.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlights through week 12!<br><br>52 Tackles<br>39 Solo<br>17 TFLS<br>4.0 Sacks<br>3 Forced Fumbles<br>3 Pass Deflections<a href="https://t.co/nKne6CEtir">https://t.co/nKne6CEtir</a><a href="https://twitter.com/thompsonsctg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thompsonsctg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ttherzog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ttherzog</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/truckeefootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@truckeefootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachS_Nelson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachS_Nelson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachTthomas6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachTthomas6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJerryBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJerryBrady</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonSlowey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JasonSlowey</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1552041' first='Ethan' last='Stendell'] (@EthanStendell) <a href="https://twitter.com/EthanStendell/status/1860110501453390120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1566766"],"_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-6753a00e90ce4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vaimaona, alongside star LB AJ Tuitele, helped form one of the most disruptive front-seven units for the 4A state champs. The breakout EDGE prospect racked up 79 total tackles, 19 TFLs, and a team-leading 11 sacks this season, including a 3-sack performance in the state title game. Athletic rusher at 6'1"/210 that can produce around the LOS with a highly effective combination of skill, physicality and motor to the football. He's a disciplined contain defender, demonstrates power in his hands by ripping and pulling blockers off, and showed versatility lining up over OTs, OGs, and as an off-ball blitzer. Vaimaona- the 5th ranked EDGE in PRZ's 2025 rankings- picked up his first offers from Madonna and Minnesota North College Vermilion in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">State Championship Game Film! We Came Out With A Team Victory! AG2G! <br>- 3 sacks <br>- 4 tackles <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HighMotorEverything?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HighMotorEverything</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/COACHFOAUH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@COACHFOAUH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachEdwards_R?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEdwards_R</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/onotfz53?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@onotfz53</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/htx_audreece?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@htx_audreece</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/blangford_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@blangford_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLogo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLogo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMoevao_3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMoevao_3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Martello?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Martello</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Odom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Odom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mojavefootball1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mojavefootball1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTuitele?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTuitele</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMalot?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMalot</a> <a href="https://t.co/QM5OFcewZr">pic.twitter.com/QM5OFcewZr</a></p>&mdash; Jarius (TY) Vaimaona 🇦🇸 (@anoamiavv) <a href="https://twitter.com/anoamiavv/status/1862680949257118209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1566739"],"_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-6753a00e90d49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bittman put together a breakout senior season for Coronado leading the team in tackles (82 total), sacks (9), and TFLs (15). Mostly used as a speed rusher off the edge this season but showed some coverage skill and athleticism playing off the ball. Lean build (6'/185) allows him to finesse his way around slower-moving OL and possesses the burst, quickness, and chase speed to track the ball down from a variety of spots. Excels on stunts and gap blitzes where he can attack the much slower OGs and use his patience and instincts to get into the backfield. He'll need to continue to bulk up if he finds a home as an on-ball EDGE defender at the next level but could also see him developing into an off-ball OLB with his athleticism and ability to attack downhill. Bittman's an offer-now candidate for D-II or D-III programs looking for disruptive playmakers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Senior Season Highlights!!<a href="https://twitter.com/DuprisShawn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DuprisShawn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MrFite?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrFite</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kyrath89?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kyrath89</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JadCheetany8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JadCheetany8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/eddiefoun10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eddiefoun10</a> <br><br>78 TOT<br>9 Sacks<br>15 TFL<br>2 FF<br>1 INT<br>1 FR<a href="https://t.co/Bt5kwVkTJ1">https://t.co/Bt5kwVkTJ1</a> <a href="https://t.co/8WPJdY98Bq">pic.twitter.com/8WPJdY98Bq</a></p>&mdash; William Bittman (@Bittman43) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bittman43/status/1858584867254010032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571104"],"_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-6753a00e90d94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith was a breakout LB this season finishing 3rd in the state in tackles with 105 total. He's an athletic defender with excellent short-area quickness and sideline-to-sideline speed. Outplays his smaller stature (5'9"/180) by attacking the ball downhill in a fast and physical nature. He's still a bit raw in his technique and eye discipline but his speed, instincts, and athleticism could prove valuable on the perimeter at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://share.qwikcut.com/66e7260b02b20b21e805d439/Nysear%20Smith%20-%202025%20MLB%2FOLB%20-%20Durango%20High%20School%20(NV)https://share.qwikcut.com/66e7260b02b20b21e805d439/Nysear%20Smith%20-%202025%20MLB%2FOLB%20-%20Durango%20High%20School%20(NV)">Senior Highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571211"],"_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-6753a00e90dda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ronzone was a productive piece of the front-seven unit for the 3A state runner-ups totaling 108 total tackles, 8 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks this season. He's an active tackler with ideal size (6'4"/210), length, and range for a modern sideline-to-sideline ILB. Can shoot gaps between the OTs and stick RBs in the lane and shows his athleticism tracking the ball down on the perimeter. Could be more proactive as a block-shedder but can rely on his natural athleticism to stay clean in pursuit. Ronzone offers obvious upside with the physical tools he possesses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15945771/670ff5440e20d9511c41dedc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6753a00e90dea"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571312"],"_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-6753acda64481"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boddy was a solid player on both sides of the ball for Las Vegas racking up 10 rushing TDs and 50 total tackles (10.5 TFLs) this season. Fast and physical LB that hits with power behind his athletic 6'1"/210 frame and can play in space at the second level or attack the backfield off the edge. Quick to close space on the ball and tracks with a high motor. Boddy picked up his only offer from Minnesota Duluth in April and could see an uptick in interest over the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16963546/67462dbd81389f62edd67455' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6753acda644a6"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->