Film Room: 5 Best Available '25 Prospects (Defense)

Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code PaulG30 at checkout!    Traverso is perhaps the top unsigned defensive player in the state of Idaho and has all the tools for the safety position at the next level. He has great range, elite tackling abilities, closing speed and is a very high IQ player the flows to the ball and has natural ball skills. He shows he can cover downfield, displays fluid hips in transition with change of direction and short area twitch when recovering or breaking to the ball. He can bait quarterbacks into poor throws over the middle before breaking, and is not afraid to come in the box and take on bigger blockers, set the edge and get in the mix in the run game.     Davis is one of the most high impact defensive players coming off a tremendous senior season for Lakeland and remains one of the top available defensive prospects across the state. He's a very fluid defender that excels against the run, is a true thumper in the box that can take on blocks, scrape over the top and collapses the pocket quickly either up the middle or off the edge. He shows pass rush abilities with active hands and bend, is explosive at the point of attack while playing with a high motor and always around the ball. He has a strong frame and as well built for the position and is looking to be a late steal for a college program.     Nelson has been in our rankings as a top ten player at his position and has had a very productive high school career. He has the ideal frame and length for the edge position in college and can continue packing on way throughout his college career. He is explosive off the ball, plays with heavy hands and is technically sound in the run game, displaying quick block recognition and backside pursuit flat down the line. He collapses the pocket quickly and has a variety of power rush moves at his disposal while able to counter when needed. He's another prospect has been severely under recruited and has tons of growth potential at the next level.     Kelley is one of the top linebackers in the state of Idaho and checks in as a top three player his position in our rankings and has been one of the best at his position for several years now. He is a very active tackler that gets downhill quickly it is a true thumper in the box that moves well for his size and shows some cover abilities downfield. He can apply pressure and well-timed blitz's from various angles and is a high motor kid that is always around the ball. He's a very balanced prospect with tons of playing experience at the highest level in the state and would provide immediate impact to any school at the D3+ level.     Barrus is another high upside edge prospect that remains unsigned and has the frame to continue adding weight and play multiple positions along the defensive front. He is strong at the point of attack and does a good job using his length to his advantage and control the chest of blockers and winning at the point of attack. He sets his hands quickly and collapses the pocket using his closing speed and long strides to cover ground. He is still a raw and developing prospect but has the ideal length and frame for the position at the next level and really is just scratching the surface of his potential.

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