2026 Defenders to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>A reminder when subscribing to use my code Frederick30 for a discount</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298301"],"_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-67e2befe5016c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Western Albermarle has a bona fide Division 1 prospect up front in Alyc Mcwilliams. Just a ferocious presence right off the snap he currently holds an offer from Cornell and interest from several other prestigious institutions. Standing at 6'3 and 260 lbs., I honestly love his upside at both defensive tackle and guard at the next level. Defensively he is quick off the ball and strong to his core very tough to handle one on one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively I see a bright future too, when he pulls he is constantly knocking defenders to the ground. He has a mean nasty streak just what you want out of lineman, and a fancy 4.45 GPA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mcwilliams_alyx/status/1899243978941235494","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/mcwilliams_alyx/status/1899243978941235494 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645084"],"_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-67e2befe50230"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colonial Forge is coming off a deep playoff run and may be in for a repeat with some of the defenders that are returning. [player_tooltip player_id='1645084' first='Jeremiah' last='Wise'] was missed in our previous 2026 rankings class and shame on us honestly. He was an all region defensive back selection in Class 6. When you think about that the level of receivers he was facing week in and week out, that honor is even more impressive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It honestly looks like teams will throw away from his this fall as he did not allow 1 touchdown as a junior. Wise is 5'10 and 165 lbs., looks to me like he can play at the division 1 level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JeremiahWise19/status/1873050830901002490","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JeremiahWise19/status/1873050830901002490 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1161603"],"_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-67e2befe50279"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Forgot to include Loudoun County's [player_tooltip player_id='1161603' first='Jeremiah' last='Davis Jr.'] in my (somewhat) weekly recruiting report, so I will now. Congrats to Davis on his offer from Bryant University, this should lead to a ripple of more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Getting to know him more after our January showcase he could play defensive end or linebacker at the next level in my opinion. He has a good bend and is powerful off the ball, be aware of his recruiting trending up before week 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ShowtimeDavis11/status/1903561992352211194","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ShowtimeDavis11/status/1903561992352211194 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1192166"],"_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-67e2befe502c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Transferring to Loudoun Sports Academy under Coach Woods, [player_tooltip player_id='1192166' first='Rashad' last='Fortune'] is a wrecking ball. Ranking in our top 100 a year ago, he had a dominating year on the defensive line last fall for Virginia Academy. Fortune is 6'3 and 245 lbs., with a 3.2 GPA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/rashadfortune9/status/1860457902001275242","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/rashadfortune9/status/1860457902001275242 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1169165"],"_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-67e2befe50309"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Recently transferring to the Head Coach Daryl Overton Saint James Academy, [player_tooltip player_id='1169165' first='Josiah' last='Perry'] is already a major prospect. The latest offer coming from Bryant, the All State running back/linebacker has 3 FBS level offers before entering his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns for Massaponax in 2024, Perry also was an All Commonwealth linebacker selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am excited to announce that our Showcase series are returning to Virginia on May 4th in Charlottesville! These events typically have college coaches throughout the east coast in attendance and they will be running the combine style drills too. To secure your registration please go to this link here https://events.prepredzone.com/e/1496/register/combine-series-virginia. My discount code is FrederickCombine25, feel free to reach out with any questions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->