Top 5 Returning Tacklers in Class AAAAA

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is never to early to start talking about the upcoming 2025 season. Below are the Top 5 returning tackle leaders, as reported by Maxpreps, returning to the field in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1622715' first='Aji' last='Griggs']","_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":"6'1u0022","_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":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Langston Hughes","_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-679d70dc98c7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'1 210 rising Senior at Langston Hughes is somehow still flying under the radar. He had a breakout Junior season with 149 TT, catching the eyes of the recruiters at Florida International and Florida Atlantic. The 1st thing that steps off the film is his pre snap demeanor. He plays with high motor and is chomping at the bit to make a play. A physical tackler that has good catch up speed and tracked down several RBs from behind on his film. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A natural "football player" that is just now breaking onto the National radar. D1 talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/d1_aji">Follow [player_tooltip player_id='1622715' first='Aji' last='Griggs'] on X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401566"],"_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-679d70dc98cde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ard is a Prep Redzone Showcase Alumni and has made huge strides since his Freshman season. A two year starter for the Bears that racked up 123 TT with 23 TFL last season. Recruiting for this 1st Team All Region LB has caught fire during this offseason. He has received a couple of handful of offers over the past few weeks. Liberty, Jax St, Georgia State and App State are among the schools that have expressed interest. On film he shows good anticipation and explosiveness at the snap. Coupled with his size, Ard is a technically sound tackler and very physical. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A Top 15 ranked LB prospect heading into his Senior Year. Ard will have a choice of schools to decide between next Winter. D1 Talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/WestArd9">Follow [player_tooltip player_id='401566' first='Westen' last='Ard'] on X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1577622"],"_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-679d70dc98d28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 5'11 185, Duffy maybe considered "undersized" among the other MLB prospects on this list but he makes up for it with toughness and technique. He had a productive season last Fall with 118 TT with 11 TFL and was named 2nd Team All Region. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and shows above average closing speed. Duffy takes good angles to the QB and is an outstanding technical tackler. Multisport guy that wrestles in the off season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ranked as the #41 LB in the 2026, Duffy has the skill sets to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/brody_duffy45">Follow [player_tooltip player_id='1577622' first='Brody' last='Duffy'] on X </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["908944"],"_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-679d70dc98d6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'0 200 LB has a lot of upside as a prospect. A former Freshman FBU All American and a Rising Senior All Star selection this past Fall. Davies was named 1st Team All Region after posting 111 TT with 7 TFL. He will be a 4 year varsity starter at the conclusion of 2025 season. A physical guy that has excellent stop and start ability and a nose for the football. Outstanding in the classroom with a 4.4 GPA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Outlook </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Georgia State extended an offer this off season and Davies has a high ceiling in the recruiting world. An experienced 4 year starter with natural athletic ability and football instincts. Next level talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/DaviesBrysen">Follow Bryen Davies on X</a></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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1629306' first='Jase' last='Jordan']","_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":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"203","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Houston Co","_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-679d70dc98e06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan is the 2nd Houston County Bear to make the list. The 5'11 203 LB had 107 TT with 10 TFL and 5 sacks last Fall. A solid built frame that is a very physical tackler, standing up ball carriers in their tracks. Jordan does a great job dropping back in coverage and has good closing speed to make plays. Strong at the LOS with the upper body strength to slide off tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan doesn't have the metrics to gain early attention but his play on the field will get him some notice. A strong Senior season will get him on a lot of radars this Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Jasejordan11">Follow [player_tooltip player_id='1629306' first='Jase' last='Jordan'] on X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->