2027 Market Correction Update: Defensive New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which prospects were the top new additions in the 2026 Market Corrections Update?&nbsp; Here are the biggest Defensive New Additions!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598811' first='Brian' last='Demoss'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This big and physical 6'5” defensive end has all the tools to be a power 4 player down the line.&nbsp; He is a well built lineman that is equally effective against the run and pass.&nbsp; He is explosive getting to the QB as a pass rusher and is a force against the run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598821' first='Roman' last='Igwebuike'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Mt. Carmel linebacker just jumps off the field at you standing at 6'2” 215 pounds.&nbsp; The outside linebacker is a plus edge rusher that has burst to the ball and explosiveness.&nbsp; He has excellent physical tools with his long arms, speed, and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1575273' first='Hunter' last='Wahtola'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like what we saw out of this 6'3” 245 pound defensive tackle.&nbsp; He has long arms, strength, and good tools.&nbsp; He is a plus bull rusher overpowering interior offensive lineman along with mixing in some other moves to get up field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335196' first='James' last='McGrath'] (Wheaton St. Francis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McGrath caught our attention during the season as a 6'0” safety that is physical in run support while also being able to make impactful plays in coverage getting an interception in one of the games we saw cutting in front of the receiver.&nbsp; Very instinctual!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598836' first='Gannon' last='Dunker'] (Lena-Winslow)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'1” 250 pound prospect shined in the state title game on both sides of the ball, but we see him best as a defensive lineman.&nbsp; Stuffs vs the run and is physical with his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598839' first='Daijon' last='Overton'] (Morgan Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This wide bodied 6'3” defensive tackle is one to watch!&nbsp; He played a big role up front for a big time defense during his sophomore campaign!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598841' first='Preston' last='Schultz'] (Lena-Winslow)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong defensive lineman that pursues the ball from sideline to sideline.&nbsp; He holds up at the point of attack in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->