Sleeper Small-Town 2027 Defenders To Know This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sleeper small-town defenders are bound for giant junior season this fall...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697945"],"_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-68668d4ddf73d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedy linebacker who has no problem delivering a sound hit on the ball-carrier, this small-town middle linebacker from Franklin, Georgia is one of the more underrated defenders in West Georgia who is coming off a really strong sophomore season. The instinctive defender earned First-Team All-Region honors last year as he made 69 tackles, nine TFLs, two sacks, and multiple turnovers. He'll see a new ranking come his way in the next 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1307946"],"_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-68668d4ddf7af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A thick Middle-Georgia flying under the radar at Lamar County, Vereen is a sure-tackler with good size and muscle at 6-foot-0 220-pounds. He's a strong, physical defender with a nose for the football. He's a stout run defender coming off a productive sophomore season where he made 74 total tackles. He's one of the region's top returning defenders bound for an even bigger junior season next fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660182"],"_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-68668d4ddf806"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A small-town defender on the rise out of Toombs County, Scott is a hard-hitting defender flying under the radar at 5-foot-11 180-pounds. Scott is one of the top returning safeties in the area and is coming off a big sophomore season where he made 83 tackles, 11 TFLs and four forced fumbles while helping out at receiver on offense. His stock is on the rise and he added a new SEC offer from Vanderbilt. As good as he is, more should be coming his way soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697982"],"_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-68668d4ddf858"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick-reacting linebacker from Milledgeville flying under the radar, Lamar is a Middle Georgia defender with good instincts, toughness, and the ability to leave a bruise when delivering a hit on the ball-carrier. He takes good angles, plays hard, and is one of the top returning linebackers in the region for the upcoming season. As a sophomore for the Baldwin Braves last season, Lamar made 73 tackles and three sacks. He'll be an easy addition to the next 2027 rankings update this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697996"],"_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-68668d4ddf8a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top sleeper defenders in Cobb County, Moss is a natural pass-rusher from Marietta with impressive burst, active hands, and a max-effort style of play. He was all over the field last season and one of the more productive defenders in the region as he made 66 tackles, 10 TFLs and four sacks. His best football is way ahead of him and he's likely to have another big season as a junior is he keeps working hard and perfecting his craft this summer and into the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->