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":["1252940"],"_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-681d1933d4b04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jeffery Mayweather Jr is a talented S prospect out of North Little Rock who made some huge plays for his defense last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mayweather is a hard-hitting safety who flies around the field to create stops nearly every down. He plays with great speed and instincts, is quick to react, and has the tackling skills to track down and wrap up the ball carrier in the open field to eliminate big gains. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was really impressed with how Mayweather got his hands on the ball- he can quickly maneuver the field to deliver huge hits to force fumbles and break up passes for some huge plays for his defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mayweather put together some impressive film from last season, check it out below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19481010/66e9b38d5d1be32187355ac9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681d1933d4ce0"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670122"],"_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-681d1933d4d35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1670122' first='Darius' last='Knight-Howard'] is a talented DL/NT prospect out of Johnson Abernathy Graets (JAG) who has become a big piece of their defensive front over the last few years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offenses across the state, do yourself a favor and avoid running the ball in Knight-Howard's direction at all costs. At 6'1 350, he has a massive presence on the interior and completely dominates the run every snap. He's huge, has great strength, and consistently closes down rushing lanes to meet the RB at and or behind the line of scrimmage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm really impressed with Knight-Howard's physicality at the point of attack. He's a high-effort defender who plays through the whistle every snap and consistently wins matchups at the line of scrimmage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watch some of Knight-Howard's junior tape below, he's got a big senior season ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16916512/6736e8a7721fc87ae30a528f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681d1933d4d5c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623421"],"_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-681d1933d4da4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1623421' first='Gary' last='Jackson'] is a talented DT prospect out of Sheffield who made some impressive plays in the trenches last fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson is an impressive run defender who consistently helps his teammates come up with big stops along the line of scrimmage. He explodes off the snap and has impressive strength and active hands he uses to quickly get by OL and to the ball. I'm really impressed with his pursuit- he makes some hustle plays upfront that will frustrate any offense trying to run the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson is also productive as a pass rusher- with his skill set, he generates consistent pressure on the interior and makes life that much harder for opposing QBs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure you watch some of Jackson's tape from last season, he's got a big year ahead:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19870336/672c1d897e6f7b7de76f026a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681d1933d4dc8"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670139"],"_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-681d1933d4e15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1670139' first='Nikelen' last='Linson'] is a really impressive LB prospect out of Valley who had a big sophomore season for their defense last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linson is an every-down playmaker on defense who can create huge plays against the run and pass. He has great instincts and always knows where he needs to be to make the greatest impact. With his speed and tackling, Linson constantly flies around the field to make sideline-to-sideline plays, causing headaches for opposing offenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In coverage, Linson is quick to react and has the ball skills to track and break on passes for some impressive interceptions. If I'm playing QB, I'm not trying to force the ball over the middle- Linson has shown he will make you pay for it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I saw a lot of great things in Linson's sophomore film, check him out below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20007124/66f8a29a1743cf0430975b5d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681d1933d4e41"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670145"],"_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-681d1933d4e87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1670145' first='Ka'Mauri' last='Moore'] is a talented S out of Gadsden City who showed a ton of great things on tape last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore is a talented DB who FLIES downhill to provide great run support and some massive stops off of blitzes. Moore is quick, has great instincts, and is terrific in pursuit. He consistently covers tons of ground to get to the ball and make impressive hustle plays. I'm really impressed by how quick he is to react- it's tough to avoid him, he's seemingly everywhere all at once. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to his pass defense, Moore can also provide reliable coverage over the top. He never lets anyone get behind him, and has the hands to break up and pick off passes for huge plays out in the secondary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore put together some impressive film from last year, check it out below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17619341/673cd6bb3b3b811a9dd237d6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681d1933d4eab"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670153"],"_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-681d1933d4eef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1670153' first='Jonah' last='Romine'] is a talented DE prospect out of Lauderdale County who is a constant force in the trenches for his defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Romine demands attention every snap. He can easily beat OL into the backfield with his speed and quickness and is a force against the run. Although he's not the biggest DE, he has a high motor and excellent pursuit skills he uses to create hustle plays along the defensive front. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm just as impressed with Romine's skill as a pass rusher. He's quick off the snap, has active hands, and plays with great speed and leverage he uses to fly by OTs and get to the quarterback. He's constantly getting in the opposing QB's face to generate pressure, force bad decisions with the ball, and rack up sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watch some of Romine's tape below, he's a force in the trenches teams should look out for this fall:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17916665/673e115df802f6990c7cbd83' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681d1933d4f12"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->