PRZ Next Combine Series: 5 (More) Defenders I'm Excited to See

Although I do not delve into the middle school football scene at all, I will dabble in it when there is a Prep Redzone Next event coming to Jersey. After previewing the roster of attendees, here are a handful of prospects that I am excited to see what they bring to the table.    There is something about the son of football coaches that lead me to believe they are advanced beyond their years. Although I am not certain which one, Luke comes from the linage of Cipot coaches that includes John (coach at Red Bank Catholic), Nick (Point Pleasant Boro), and Michael (North Brunswick). Unlike Skywalker, I am sure young Luke knows his father and the game is strong with him.     [player_tooltip player_id='1273850' first='Schuyler' last='Travis'] is a prospect who can likely play anywhere on the football field. As of right now, he is a defensive skill player that has the height (6'2") to play anywhere and dominate his matchup. I am curious to see just exactly where he lines up and how he uses his size to compete. Wherever that is, Travis will have a home as he is a difference maker on the field.     If you just look at his profile picture, [player_tooltip player_id='1399653' first='Shay' last='Brennan'] resembles that of a young man more than a child. Brennan is a prospect who I believe I saw at a previous camp, but I cannot exactly recall. Either way, the Red Bank Catholic-bound prospect stands nearly at 6 feet tall, has broad shoulders, and a frame many coaches can work with. Expect to see him as a top performer for linebackers.     [player_tooltip player_id='1014509' first='Dante' last='Koc'] is an interesting prospect to me for three reasons. First, he is a 6'1" 8th grade linebacker; second, he calls Toms River home; and third, 3-peat Group V champion Toms River North has a big void at linebacker as [player_tooltip player_id='1040416' first='Blaise' last='Boland'] is set to graduate. All that said, should Koc end up at Toms River North, expect he and [player_tooltip player_id='1530243' first='Jack' last='Baker'] to torment defenses for years to come.     Taking pride in ownership as being a lineman, [player_tooltip player_id='1514914' first='Tahan' last='Williams'] is built like a 'tweer prospect who could thrive either in the middle or off the edge of any defensive line. Already at 6'2", expect Williams to be able to clog passing lanes and deflect them, while he puts on for the Dark Knights.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Event Coverage: Prep Redzone Next Combine Series - New Jersey</h2>   <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/prz-next-combine-series-5-offensive-lineman-im-excited-to-see">Event Preview: Offensive Linemen</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/04/prz-next-combine-series-5-defenders-im-excited-to-see">Event Preview: Defenders, Part I</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/04/prz-next-combine-series-5-more-defenders-im-excited-to-see">Event Preview: Defenders, Part II</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/04/prz-next-combine-series-5-quarterbacks-im-excited-to-see">Event Preview: Quarterbacks</a>

Although I do not delve into the middle school football scene at all, I will dabble in it when there is a Prep Redzone Next event coming to Jersey. After previewing the roster of attendees, here are a handful of prospects that I am excited to see what they bring to the table.