Smithson Valley Defensive Line: Playoff Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Smithson Valley Defensive Line has played a huge role in the Rangers making it back to the semifinals of the Texas High School Football Playoffs. These athletes have accounted for over 40 sacks this season and multiple other terrorizing acts against opposing offenses. The group has been interchangeable without missing a beat. Get these young men into your databases if they aren't already.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1507663"],"_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-6758b7ee46ea7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1507663' first='Hudson' last='Woods'] is quickly becoming one of Texas's most feared edge rushers, and this Ranger isn't scared to prove it. The 6'3”, 220-pound powerhouse has  57 tackles, 12 sacks, which ranks him in the Top 20 in the state, and 20 tackles for loss this season while also adding 25 QB hurries, 3 forced fumbles, and 4 batted balls. Woods' explosive burst off the line and violent playstyle makes offensive coordinators change game plans, while his high motor and relentless intensity ensure he's always around the ball. A true student of the game, Woods combines intelligence with focus, staying locked in and always making plays. With offers from top programs like SMU, Baylor, Oklahoma, and more, he's clearly one of the most coveted defensive prospects in the country—and for good reason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>@Hudson_Woods12</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":1577426,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1870996' first='Caleb' last='Barrow']","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"215","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"5926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Smithson Valley","_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-6758b7ee46f80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1870996' first='Caleb' last='Barrow'] is a name to know in the 2026 class at Smithson Valley. At 6'3” and 215 pounds, the edge rusher is as menacing as they come, racking up 53 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 10 QB hurries, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery so far this season. With a blend of speed, agility, and powerful hand technique, Barrow dominates the edge and keeps blockers off balance. His athleticism is no surprise—he comes from a great football lineage, with his father playing D1 football and reaching the NFL. Known for his unrelenting motor and ability to take perfect angles, Barrow is a vicious defender who disrupts plays and makes offenses pay.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>@cdbarrowtx</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1507682"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1577433,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6758b7ee46fe2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1507682' first='Justin' last='Roberts'] is a dominant force in the trenches for SV. Standing 6'2” and weighing 270 pounds, the Junior defensive tackle and nose guard put up solid numbers this season: 65 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and 7 quarterback hurries. Roberts brings a rare combination of power, determination, and athleticism, making him a nightmare for offensive linemen. A multisport athlete who also excels in wrestling and track, his strength and explosiveness are undeniable. Whether he's stuffing the run or pressuring the quarterback, Roberts is an intimidating playmaker and a true game-changer on the field. Number 99 has interest from multiple D1 programs, so keep tabs on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>@Justin_Roberts</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":1577438,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Caleb Sosa","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"220","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Smithson Valley","_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-6758b7ee47074"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caleb Sosa's return to the field for Smithson Valley was nothing short of remarkable. Despite missing the first five games of the season after surgery, the 6'2”, 220-pound defensive tackle still managed to post 59 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks. His playoff performances have been even more impressive, with 25 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack during the team's biggest games. Known for his dominant presence in the trenches, Sosa's combination of power, leverage, and a lightning-quick first step makes him nearly unstoppable. A senior leader with great gap-shooting ability and leadership, Sosa's impact goes far beyond the stat sheet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>@CalebSosa675</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":1577439,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1139351' first='Caden' last='Lieck']","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"215","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"5926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Smithson Valley","_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-6758b7ee47110"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1139351' first='Caden' last='Lieck'] has been making a name for himself at Smithson Valley High School. The 6'4”, 215-pound edge rusher transferred from New Braunfels and wasted no time becoming a key player on defense. Number 93 posted an impressive stat line with 11 sacks, 22 tackles, and 10 tackles for loss on the season, with 2 sacks and 5 tackles for loss coming during the playoffs. With his burst off the line, good hands, and relentless physicality, Lieck consistently disrupts offenses. A gifted athlete on the basketball court as well, he's proving to be a standout in multiple sports and someone to keep on the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>@CadenLieck</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":1577448,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Truth Duvall-El","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_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":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Smithson Valley","_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-6758b7ee471a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Truth Duvall-El is a rising star for the Rangers, and his sophomore season is proving it. At 6'0” and 210 pounds, Duvall-El brought energy and versatility to the defensive line, racking up 21 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and 6 quarterback hurries. His aggressive, fearless style of play and quick feet make him a disruptive force, no matter where he lines up. Add in a high motor, sharp football IQ, and a knack for big plays, and you've got a player who's a headache for opposing offenses. With a solid build and relentless drive, Duvall-El has a bright future ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>@TDuvall22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->