The Next Generation: 4A 2027 Sack Leaders

Anderson is T-1st with 4A sophomores in sacks. Measuring in at 5'11 185-pounds, he had 35 total tackles (8 solo, 27 assisted), 9.5 TFL, and 5 sacks. Anderson is run stopping linebacker who is good at both the blitz and zone coverage. He has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, and lateral agility. Anderson has very good competitive toughness. He runs with a head full of steam playing through the whistle, and helping his teammates finish tackles. He manages to fit through the gaps and attack the backfield. He's a good block shedder and tackler. Good tackling form. He wraps the ball carrier and pulls down. Keep an eye out for Double A !     Simmonsadams had a solid season for Aurora Central. He had 49 total tackles (23 solo, 26 assisted), 8 TFL, 5 sacks (T-1st), and 1 FR. Simmonsadams has good athletic ability due to good speed, lateral agility, and solid acceleration. He has good strength. Utilizes a low pad level to out leverage the OL. He has good hand placement and hand strength to move the OL out of the way. Good bull rush to knock OL off of their anchor. He has good pursuit always keeping his eyes on the ball. Simmonsadams has good tackling too. He's an interesting prospect to watch over the next couple of seasons, as I'm excited to see him develop more.     [player_tooltip player_id='1781960' first='Drew' last='Japp'] was a leader in the Palmer Ridge linebacker group, accounting for 49 total tackles (21 solo, 28 assisted), 8.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 13 QB hurries, 1 PD, and 1 INT. Measuring in at 6'0 210-pounds, Drew went between defensive end and MLB. Japp has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, and lateral agility. He has very good strength. Very good hand strength. He took on 2 offensive linemen, and still tackled the RB. He has good quickness out of his stance, engaging first. Good bull rush and swats the OL's arms away. Japp has good tackling too. I like his versatility, but believe he's better suited as big man in the trenches.     Tolini measured in at 6'3 190-pounds, accounting for 15 total tackles (4 solo, 11 assisted), 1.5 TFL, and 2.5 sacks. Tolini has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral agility, and good speed. He was mainly used on the edge, however would slot into the inside as needed. He has good strength. Very good get off speed, and quickness out of his stance. He has good bend around the edge. Good hand placement and hand strength. Tolini has a good bull rush, getting low and knocking the OL off their anchor. He's very patient on read options and power options. He's not easily fooled. Very good pursuit and tracks the QB or RB down. Good tackling as well. With more playing time, I believe Nico will shine!     Webb measures in at 6'4 185-pounds, playing defensive line for Dakota Ridge. He had 49 total tackles (29 solo, 20 assisted), 1 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 8 QB hurries, 1 INT/Pick 6, 1 TD, 4 PD, and 2 FF. Webb is a beast, playing on the inside and outside. He has very good acceleration, good speed, and lateral agility. He has elite competitive toughness. Webb chases down ball carriers out into open space and doesn't stop till they're tackled. Plays through the whistle, and has relentless pursuit. He has a low pad level, engaging with defenders first. Good strength and very good hand strength. Moves OL around easily. Webb is a very good pass rusher and run stopper. He eats up the OL easily. When he's on the edge, he has a good bend and uses his long arms to keep the OL away. I'm very impressed with Webb's film and I believe he has gone under the radar. Keep an eye on this kid.