Eight Man Gems: Tackle Leaders From The Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today's report featuring tackle leaders in the Class of 2026, shines the spotlight on defenders in the eight-man ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each of these athletes recorded at least 90 tackles during their senior seasons. This is not an all-inclusive list as some programs do not post public stats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If your high school program does not provide stats on Max Preps and you would like to be featured, I suggest you DM stats on X - @KSScoutDeck or via email <a href="mailto:deckscoutks@gmail.com">deckscoutks@gmail.com</a>. Also, I do not include athletes who are missing information on Max Preps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1115507' first='Jack' last='Herd'],</strong> DB, 6'1”, 180, South Central, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Herd unofficially led all eight-man juniors in tackles with 121. He has back-to-back 100 tackle seasons. In 12 games Herd recorded 16 tackles for lost yardage, two quarterback sacks, and one interception. He is ranked No. 472 overall by Prep Redzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1584204' first='Dylan' last='Brozek'],</strong> LB, 6'0”, 195, Stafford, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brozek is an unranked prospect featured on Prep Redzone as one of the top tacklers after four weeks of the season. Brozek finished his season just as strong as he started it. He finished with 110 tackles in nine games for the Trojans. He also carried the ball 92 times for 503 yards for Stafford's offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229106' first='Carson' last='Vineyard'],</strong> LB, 5'9”, 137, Argonia/Attica, &nbsp;‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vineyard is currently ranked No. 137 overall in the Class of 2026. He finished his senior season with 107 tackles in 10 games. He was a big-time playmaker for the Titans as he broke up seven pass attempts, made three interceptions, and recovered one fumble. Vineyard rushed for 1,089 yards and scored 16 touchdowns on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1515972' first='Tucker' last='Prideaux'],</strong> DB/QB, 5'8”, 130, Rawlins County, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prideaux recorded 99 tackles in 10 games for the Buffaloes. He also registered two interceptions and three pass break-ups. He is ranked No. 374 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229124' first='Tru' last='Dewey'],</strong> LB, 6'0”, 140, Rawlins County, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dewey is ranked No. 216 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. He recorded 92 tackles in nine games for Rawlins County. He also collected two quarterback sacks and four TFLs. He was a turnover magnet for the Buffaloes tallying five interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and three forced fumbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->