Film Room Fridays- Top Defensive Submissions of the Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome back to Film Room Fridays!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this installment, we are looking at some of the recent submissions we have received 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":["1159041"],"_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-67f73901a0407"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1159041' first='Brayden' last='Gunter'] is a talented DL/LB prospect out of Straughn coming off a big sophomore season last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gunter is a dominant run defender. He's quick off the snap, can fight off multiple blockers, and plays with terrific pursuit and effort, closing in on the ball carrier and creating stops behind or near the line of scrimmage for little to no gain. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gunter is just as productive as a pass rusher- he plays with a ton of speed, power, and leverage and overwhelms OTs to quickly make his way to the quarterback and rack up pressures and sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out Gunters' tape from last season below, he's a talented player with a big junior season ahead of him this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18435711/673f9b4cf6497cbd05009631' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003ern","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f7e358c9d85"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1654949"],"_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-67f73901a0468"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1654949' first='Jaxon' last='Wheeler'] is a talented LB/ATH prospect out of Childersburg who played really well for his defense last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wheeler is an athletic and instinctual LB who flies to the ball nearly every snap. He's excellent at identifying and quickly reacting to plays, and constantly puts himself in great position to come up with stops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm really impressed with Wheelers' tackling- he gets low, wraps up well, and doesn't allow for extra yards after making first contact. When you pair that with his ability to create sideline-to-sideline plays, it allows Wheeler to be an every-down playmaker for his defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wheeler put together some great tape from last season you can check out below, be sure to look out for him this fall, he's set for a big year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23041233/6734fa92cd2fd0b592c58aec' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003ern","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f7e358c9e04"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1551281"],"_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-67f73901a04ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1551281' first='Jeremiah' last='Sledge'] is a dominant 2028 DB out of University Charter School who put together a really impressive freshman season last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sledge is an impressive DB who can fly around the field and come up with stops nearly every snap. He has great instincts, quickly locates the ball, and has closing speed to fly in and make impressive hustle plays from across the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm really impressed with Sledge's ability to get downhill and support the run- he does a great job pursuing after the ball carrier and is a reliable tackler who can wrap up and dish out huge hits to the ball carrier as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Do yourself a favor and check out Sledge's film below, he's a talented 2028 with a bright future ahead of him at University Charter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18134127/6738e3cb183b6b4b77549faf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003ern","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f7e358c9e9c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1242316"],"_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-67f73901a050b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1242316' first='Amillion' last='Burt'] is a talented sophomore DB out of Leeds who put together one of his best seasons yet last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burt can do a ton of things well out in coverage- he's physical at the line of scrimmage, has the speed to stay with WRs downfield, and does a great job tracking and getting his hands on the ball to prevent big plays. Burt is really impressive in zone- he's hard to bait and can cover multiple receivers on a single play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm really impressed with how Burt flies to the ball- he's incredibly quick to react and does a great job getting downhill to stop the run and dish out big hits on screen passes, never letting up any explosives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burt ended his sophomore year with 18 total tackles (2 for loss) several PBUs, and one forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burt has some great tape from last season you can check out below, be sure to watch out for him this fall, he's set up for a big junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16477091/67532fa59e346fa2b9e73e35' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003ern","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f7e358c9f07"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1654957"],"_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-67f73901a0545"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1654957' first='Zavier' last='Burrow'] is a talented up-and-coming 2028 DB out of Mortimer Jordan who made a ton of big plays as a freshman last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burrow already has some great skills out in coverage- he's quick on his feet, is terrific at tracking opposing quarterbacks' eyes/the ball, and frequently uses his hands to either break up passes or haul in interceptions all over the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On top of that, Burrow is great at supporting the run. He's quick to get downhill, is terrific in pursuit, and has the tackling skills to not allow for any extra yards after he makes initial contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burrow put together a great first year, ending the season with 40 total tackles (16 solo) 7 PBUs, and one INT.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out Burrow's freshman tape below, he's got a bright future ahead at Mortimer Jordan and deserves more eyes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1654960"],"_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-67f73901a057c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1654960' first='Marques' last='Crum'] is a talented 2028 LB prospect out of Mae Jemison who has already made an impact on his team's defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1654960' first='Marques' last='Crum'] is a versatile LB who already can make huge plays against the run and pass. Crum is a talented run defender who quickly fills in lanes to take on the ball carrier at and behind the line of scrimmage- he's a smart player who knows where he needs to be to make stops and does it so consistently</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On top of that, Crum brings the same production to his team's pass defense- he can rush the passer well but has tons of skills out in coverage that don't go unnoticed. Crum holds down the middle of the field and quickly makes his way to pass catchers to break up passes or dish out big hits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crum is a defender everyone should have eyes on these next few years, he's already put together some impressive freshman tape you can check out below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23828592/67258bcc2a04b31f061e770e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003ern","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f7e358c9fbb"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1654950"],"_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-67f7e358ca000"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leland "Duke" Johnson is a talented LB/EDGE prospect out of Pinson Valley who put together a really impressive sophomore year last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Right off the bat, I'm really impressed with Johnson's football IQ- he makes a ton of different checks pre-snap to let his teammates know exactly where the offense is headed. Johnson is a force against the run, he's quick to get through the line of scrimmage and create stops in the backfield, never letting them into open space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson brings the same impact to his team's pass defense- consistently making big stops out in coverage by breaking up passes or flying across the field to make tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do yourself a favor and check out Johnson's tape below, he's a talented sophomore set up for a big junior season this fall and deserves more eyes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22392576/672b4aea1f77c3051f19b7ec' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003ern","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f7e358ca022"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->