2026 Rankings New Additions: Orange County Defensive Players

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562911"],"_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-6785fb57a6c1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eckl is a two-way guy who contributed heavily at tight end and as an edge guy for a good Dana Hills team this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a defender, he has sideline-to-sideline speed and he lays big hits on people. You can't leave him unblocked on outside screens are zone plays away from him because he has the speed to run a long distance to make the tackle. Eckl is solid at shedding blocks and has the frame to add some muscle this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chuck Eckl. Jr season highlights - <a href="https://t.co/3wQgqPTocr">https://t.co/3wQgqPTocr</a></p>&mdash; Chuck (@ChuckEckl07) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChuckEckl07/status/1864409477862326299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576842"],"_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-6785fb57a6c91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baranoski was second on Newport Harbor in tackles with 83 with a sack and a fumble recovery. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He had a good showing at the You Are Athlete camp in December. Baranoski was the only linebacker to blanket the top running back at the camp on a route during 7-on-7 and was in the hip pocket of linebackers throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚓️ Player Spotlight ⚓️<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1576842' first='Glenn' last='Baranoski'] | 6”1 - 204<br><br>Academics- 3.8/4.0 GPA<br><br>2026 - LB/ RB <a href="https://twitter.com/glennbaranoski?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@glennbaranoski</a> <br><br>All League, Team Defensive MVP<br><br>Elite player, and leader. <br><br>🎥: <a href="https://t.co/44w6b75x0B">https://t.co/44w6b75x0B</a> <a href="https://t.co/kS0Q9l5Kok">pic.twitter.com/kS0Q9l5Kok</a></p>&mdash; Andy Baker (@CoachAbake) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachAbake/status/1877489902599750134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1553136"],"_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-6785fb57a6cdc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holani had 80 tackles with 19 for a loss, six sacks with three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries for Santa Margarita last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is explosive as a blitzer from the inside backer spot and he's a guy opponent's always have to identify pre-snap and know where he is at all times. Holani often is the spy against mobile quarterbacks or covers running backs in man coverage, but flies through the line to make late sacks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a strong guy who rips the ball from defenders and can drive ball carriers back a few yards after contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Year Highlight<br>All glory to God for a blessed season!<br>⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/SMCHS_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SMCHS_Football</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Fifita94?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Fifita94</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/dubydaytonah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dubydaytonah</a>⁩ <br>Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/kSeKUngYrs">https://t.co/kSeKUngYrs</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1553136' first='Leki' last='Holani'] (@lekiholani) <a href="https://twitter.com/lekiholani/status/1860029173189968018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598381"],"_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-6785fb57a6d28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Real is a corner who excels in man coverage and closes to the ball quickly. Servite isn't afraid to use him on safety blitzes and he always takes good angles to the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has earned All-Trinity League honors for the past two seasons in a row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior <a href="https://twitter.com/Tristin_Real?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tristin_Real</a> tallies his 2nd career All-Trinity League recognition! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/credo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#credo</a> <a href="https://t.co/C5j5fRLJeN">pic.twitter.com/C5j5fRLJeN</a></p>&mdash; Servite Football (@ServiteFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ServiteFootball/status/1868769565318299792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->