5 Must Know Early Spring Stock Risers (Defense)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code&nbsp;<strong>PaulG30&nbsp;</strong>at checkout!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411908"],"_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-67d5e2dec8829"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haener is one of the best available edge rushers across Idaho and is coming off a tremendous Junior season for Timberline. He has the ideal length and frame to continue packing on weight over the next year before his collegiate career starts and should be closing in on his first offer soon as a edge. He's explosive off the ball, plays with violent hands and natural bend while able to use both primary and secondary moves when collapsing the pocket. He is equally as talented against the run and plays with a low-hat, consistent strike and has quick block recognition and a high motor. Having a productive off-season thus far, he is in line for a huge 2025 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1181756"],"_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-67d5e2dec87ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mckenna is one of the top defenders across the state regardless of class and is a high caliber next level player. He's very athletic for his size has great strength at the point of attack, a strong inside punch/lock out and plays with a high motor at all times. He has had a very productive off-season dominating multiple 5on5 tournaments and continues to pack on weight without losing twitch and quickness. Heading into his senior season he should be one of the sack leaders across Idaho it should be closing in on the first offer sooner rather than later.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401585"],"_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-67d86f557dffe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mitchell is the top linebacker in the state of Idaho and a very impressive prospect overall. He is a true hybrid player that offers tremendous position versatility, cover abilities and bangs in the box while extremely violent at the point of attack. He has the ideal frame to continue packing on size at the next level and provides a good pass rush off the edge with a quick use of hands, natural bend and understands how to use his length when power rushing. Although already committed to Boise State, it would not be surprising if other G5 or P4 schools come in later and offer Mitchell. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182906"],"_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-67d5e2dec887b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joyce is Rated as a 3-star prospect and checks into our rankings as one of the top defensive backs in the state of Idaho. He has tremendous natural instincts on the back-end with natural ball skills, can cover a ton of ground quickly and is a highly instinctual player that often beats quarterbacks into bad throws over the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Against the run, He is not afraid to dive into the box and is a sure tackler in the open field that takes the proper angles and brings a good thump at the point of attack. He has a strong build to his frame and is another Idaho prospect that has been flying under the radar but should be closing in his first offer soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401577"],"_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-67d86f557e098"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mutua is a bit of a tweener along the defensive line position but could play either inside or on the edge at the next level, depending on how much weight his frame can hold. He is extremely explosive off the ball with a quick first step, violent hands when splitting double teams and plays with the high motor at all times. He shows he can create an interior rush with active hands and natural bend in the short area while also proving to be stout against the run with good leverage and power at the point of contact. Although a bit under-sized, he is a no-brainer next level prospect and is another prospect that should continue to see his stock rising through his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->