Film Room Friday- Defensive Prospects of the Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome back to Film Room Fridays!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this installment, we are taking a look at some of the recent submissions we have gotten from prospects on the defensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, feel free to send your tape to us @PrepRedzoneAL and @CooperMorreale on Twitter/X for a chance to be featured! We are always trying to grow our coverage and community here on the site!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643074"],"_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-67dd8cc0474d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1643074' first='Wyatt' last='Baty'] is an up-and-coming LB out of Spain Park who is coming off a really impressive freshman season last fall filled with him making game-changing plays all year long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm really impressed with Baty's instincts and ability to make plays in pursuit- he does a great job tracking the ball and hustles across the field to come up with impressive stops against the run and pass. Baty is a dominant run defender, he consistently flies downhill to fill in rushing lanes, fight off blockers, and stop the run behind or near the line of scrimmage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baty is just as good at defending the pass. He can cover lots of space, is quick to break on the ball, and can also be utilized as a blitzer, constantly finding ways to make opposing quarterbacks' lives harder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baty has already put together some really impressive tape from last season you can see below- it's going to be fun watching Baty over the next few years, he's got tons of potential!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18181290/678e5f32742c6987c20f43b9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dd8cc047687"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643075"],"_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-67dd8cc0476dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1643075' first='Braylon' last='Coleman'] is another talented freshman defender who put together a great season last fall for Paul W Bryant at DB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coleman is a highly athletic, instinctual player who's already been able to make game-changing plays out in his team's secondary and on special teams. Coleman is really reliable out in coverage- he's quick to break and make plays on the ball, isn't easily beat downfield, and is a reliable tackler who allows little to no gain after the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coleman is just as productive as a run defender, he flies downhill to pursue after the ball carrier and frequently comes up with huge stops both down by the line of scrimmage and in the open field. Coleman has even found ways to make an impact on special teams, returning blocked kicks to the house and more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to check out Coleman's tape below- he's a really talented DB with a bright future ahead of him, it's going to be exciting watching him in year two this fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20882830/67242b013e6d01f2c28c4fa2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dd8cc047702"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643083"],"_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-67dd8cc047747"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1643083' first='A'mare' last='White'] is a versatile DB out of Shades Valley who is coming off a big junior season last fall that featured him flying around and making plays against the run and pass all year long. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White is a versatile safety who can impact opposing offenses in several different ways: he's excellent in coverage, can defend the run really well, and can even be used as a blitzer, who consistently flies into the backfield and hurries QBs. I'm really impressed with White's ability to read and react to plays, he flies around the field, covers tons of ground, and constantly puts himself in great position to come up with stops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was seriously impressed by White's tape- he's an every-down playmaking DB who has found a ton of success in Shades Valley's defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out White's junior season below- he deserves way more eyes and is a guy I'm really excited to watch play this fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17946536/6701a1e88a66cd4affcf1fde' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dd8cc04776a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643093"],"_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-67dd8cc0477ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1643093' first='Jaden' last='Taylor'] is a sophomore LB out of Central Tuscaloosa who put together a great season last fall where he consistently flew around the field to come up with huge stops against the run and pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor is a really impressive defender who plays with a ton of speed, pursuit, and instincts to make plays all over the field. I'm really impressed with Taylor's ability to defend the run, he does a great job working around blockers to get to the ball carrier and frequently comes up with huge stops at and behind the line of scrimmage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm most impressed with Taylor's effort- he has a great motor, can fight off multiple blockers, and will frequently work his way across the field to come up with huge stops in the open field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor made a bunch of plays last fall for Central Tuscaloosa's defense last fall, ending his sophomore season with 44 total tackles (23 solo), one sack, and one INT.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do yourself a favor and take a look at Taylor's film below, he and this Central Tuscaloosa squad are set up for a big year this fall, just watch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22410237/6728e02aa97ad782a141b2c3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dd8cc0477d1"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1638993"],"_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-67dd8cc047812"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1638993' first='Reginald' last='Ward'] is a highly athletic LB out of Williamson who has put the state on notice after his dominant freshman season last fall..</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ward is highly athletic, plays with a ton of speed, and is really quick to react, consistently flying around the field to come up with huge stops against the run and pass. Ward is a really productive pass rusher- he's explosive off the snap and overwhelms OTs with his speed, quickly working his way into the backfield to generate tons of pressure and rack up sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ward is just as productive in coverage- he does a great job taking away pass catchers underneath and has the ball skills to rack up some really impressive PBUs and INTs. Ward is going to be a problem for offenses over the next few seasons, he can do so many things well already and is a player everyone should look out for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ward has already put together some really impressive tape from last fall you can check out below- it's going to be seriously fun watching him and this WIlliamson defense over the next few years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19343743/673b84686f71d7690442c5ec' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dd8cc047834"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->