Vastly Underrated Northwest Indiana Defensive Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're heading to the northeast to highlight some defensive players making their waves in recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635126"],"_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-67c8a1f510463"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arnold has put together two incredible seasons back-to-back and has proven to be one of the better linebackers in the North. He's a tackling machine, with over 200 solo tackles over the past two years. He's aggressive, willing to take calculated chances, plays with a sense of urgency, and has a good frame behind him. He can play the run and drop back into coverage. Simple things, sure, but in the end, they go a long way, and I feel like Arnold is a stud.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635137"],"_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-67c8a1f510509"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zerby has been a steady contributor for Central's defense over the past 2 years putting up over 120 tackles, 14 TFLs, 3 sacks, an interception, and being in on 7 different fumbles. He's not the biggest LB, but he's grown 3 inches and put on just under 30 lbs over the past 2 years so he's continuing to grow and develop while making plays. He's confident and knows what he's supposed to do which helps him play free.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1250945"],"_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-67c8a1f510588"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ferko got his start on Varsity this past season and looked really good, especially later in the year. He started slow only having 2 solo tackles in the first 2 games, but turned things on after that. He had a stretch of 3-straight games putting up 8 solo tackles and never looked back. He's got good hand technique on the outside and can get bat balls down. With 55 tackles last year, it was good to see Ferko's development take off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635147"],"_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-67c8a1f510600"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quietly having a breakout year for Plymouth and proving to be a valuable piece was Cotton, the 6'3" LB who can do it all. He has good range, takes long strides, and has the size and strength to get after the QB. I could see him being moved to edge at the next level, but we'll see how they use him. Having his frame and being able to build it up is ideal for someone to rush the QB. 79 total tackles last year with 3 forced turnovers point to Cotton having a big senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635149"],"_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-67c8a1f510678"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tucked away in a small school is a guy who brings the grit for his team in Carter. He's tough, willing to lay out big hits, and willing to do what it takes to get his team in position. He was all over the field last year and plays with a sense of urgency I like. His 58 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 forced fumbles were alright, but it's the way he helps keep his team up and fighting that I appreciated just as much.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->