2025 Rankings Update: Defensive New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down some of the new additions to PRZ NV's 2025 rankings on the defensive side of the ball. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1636980"],"_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-67d13dfdec2df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Silva put his name on the radar with his productive senior season for the 5A D-III state champs, Centennial. Totaled 51 tackles (25 solo) and 2 INTs in the fall. Showed a well-rounded skillset from his nickel/S spot with his ability to tackle and cover in space. He's a committed tackler that plays with physicality and great effort to the ball. Can mix it up and align at multiple levels of the field and makes plays in coverage with his blend of instincts and anticipation. Silva signed with Gannon after picking up several D-III offers this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome [player_tooltip player_id='1636980' first='Shaje' last='Silva'] to the Golden Knight family class of 25'! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoldenStandard25?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoldenStandard25</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Uknighted25?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Uknighted25</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD25?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD25</a> <a href="https://t.co/PhjQffbBrm">pic.twitter.com/PhjQffbBrm</a></p>&mdash; Gannon Football (@FootballGannon) <a href="https://twitter.com/FootballGannon/status/1887193694769439168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1636995"],"_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-67d2b051c9b99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rowe proved to be a defensive stalwart on the front-seven for Spring Creek in the fall. Totaled 50 tackles (24 solo) in ten games as a senior. Strong, sturdy frame at 6'4"/250 that he uses to muscle and power his way through double teams along the interior. He's quick to get off blocks and locate the ball and deploys an effective swim move. Rowe signed with Montana Western over other D-III offers from McPherson, Concordia, Culver-Stockton and others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Huge pick up from Spring Creek Nevada to help with that DL, [player_tooltip player_id='1636995' first='Liam' last='Rowe']!<a href="https://twitter.com/liamrowe65?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@liamrowe65</a> <br><br>#&quot;IWILL&quot;25<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDawgs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoDawgs</a> <a href="https://t.co/PBvVW4xbjJ">pic.twitter.com/PBvVW4xbjJ</a></p>&mdash; University of Montana Western Football (@UMWFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/UMWFootball/status/1887218424935555456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1630131"],"_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-67d13dfdec230"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morgan showed some promising flashes in the Faith Lutheran secondary as a senior in the fall. He's a developing safety that shows good feel and awareness for the position and can put himself in position to make plays on the ball. Speed and range might make him a better fit for a second-level defender role at the college level and possesses the tackling ability to play around the LOS. Morgan's picked up several D-III offers this offseason including Nichols College, Concordia-Chicago, and Lakeland. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All Glory To God ! After a conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachVBisonHC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachVBisonHC</a> I am blessed to receive my fifth offer from Nichols College ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FULLTHROTTLE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FULLTHROTTLE</a> <a href="https://t.co/fuQiRhzvor">pic.twitter.com/fuQiRhzvor</a></p>&mdash; Dylan “dmo” Morgan (@dy1anmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/dy1anmorgan/status/1897072888748106134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1636982"],"_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-67d13dfdec298"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montero is an under-the-radar two-way player that showed promising upside at both DB and RB positions for Centennial in the fall. Solid athlete with a good blend of speed, range, and lateral quickness from his safety spot. Shows quick reactions to the football and flies downhill to chew up space. Plays with good eyes in zone coverage and can flip the hips to turn and run. Montero holds a pair of D-III offers from Culver-Stockton and Beloit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1636982' first='Evan' last='Montero'] Full Senior Season Highlights!!🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateChamps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateChamps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RingMe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RingMe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Senior?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Senior</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHill?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheHill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DJ_Campbell26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DJ_Campbell26</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LVCen10Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LVCen10Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDrew808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDrew808</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPgonz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPgonz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LANCEOSRN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LANCEOSRN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachVeraldi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachVeraldi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachButz22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachButz22</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JGonzo_24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JGonzo_24</a> <a href="https://t.co/E7vdep2beR">https://t.co/E7vdep2beR</a></p>&mdash; Evan Ka'imihaku Montero (@kaimi_20) <a href="https://twitter.com/kaimi_20/status/1865535871270924774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1636990"],"_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-67d2b051c9c52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Babb was a new addition to PRZ NV's 2025 LB rankings after showing some flashes as an ILB for Centennial this past season. He's a stout front-seven defender at 5'8"/220 that can pack some power between the OTs and looks comfortable in middle-zone coverage. At his best when attacking downhill and making disruptive plays around the LOS. Babb will take the JuCo route with LA Pierce College after signing in February.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to have another opportunity to play football and chase my dreams. Big thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/DJ_Campbell26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DJ_Campbell26</a> for giving me the opportunity to show what I can do on the field. New goals to come. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Committed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Committed</a> <a href="https://t.co/oROSGGmewy">pic.twitter.com/oROSGGmewy</a></p>&mdash; Michael Rovon Babb Jr (@michaelbabbjr2) <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelbabbjr2/status/1872504033044480024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->