The best Run-Stoppers in Michigan

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You gotta love a player who relentlessly stops the run. This list was harder to make than expected. Fact of the matter is that there are few prospects who have the play speed, physicality, and athletic ability to consistently stop the run. High praise for these five prospects! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1148719"],"_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-688bbd4e1a184"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The most aggressive safety in Michigan. Period. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke plays like an elite Mike LB as a defensive back. His tape is full of incredibly impressive hits against teams like Cass Tech and Grandville. Any play behind the sticks and outside the tackles, Luke has a good chance of blowing up. Rarely have I seen a player so dang reactive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke will be an amazing player for Rockford again this season. Should be his best season yet, assuming a clean bill of health. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17412275/6727be57bf323254c1862347' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688bbd4e1a3fa"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["566881"],"_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-688bbd4e1a44e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of if not the best off-ball linebacker in Michigan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dude can fly. I saw reports of great athletic ability over the years. Early in his career, Nathan impressed with his pass coverage at offseason camps. Of course, one big issue with offseason camps is that it's hard to show physicality and general run-stopping ability in pajamas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last year against Saline, I watched Nathan fly around the field. I remember one play in the redzone where Nathan read outside toss, and in what felt like a split second, he was making a stop near the sideline. Nathan is far more athletic than most and has far better IQ than most. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15212890/66e0fa190125530c7332c006' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688bbd4e1a474"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["568150"],"_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-688bbd4e1a4ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elite size, great athletic traits, and a ton of experience against elite run offenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you want to be an elite LB in Division 5, you've got to stop the run. Against State Championship contenders like Frankenmuth, Sweeney displayed good play speed and pursuit against the outside run. When playing off-ball, he's shown a ton of promise against the inside run as well. A little slow to react at times, but undoubtedly an athletic, unrelenting linebacker once he diagnoses the play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18247895/674e2f05bd1ec69a7a8b287f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688bbd4e1a4de"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529533"],"_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-688bbd4e1a521"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke was a major piece of Hudsonville's state championship run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Against elite run offenses, Luke performed. Teams like Grandville and Howell struggled to run inside, largely because of how well Luke is able to anchor himself and tackle. He's one of those guys who seems near impossible to move. Even against great offensive linemen, it was a struggle moving Luke out of the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Near-elite run stopper. If Luke improves his athletic ability and polishes a couple of pass rush moves, he could be an amazing D2 or MAC prospect in a year's time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19812108/687d1ee5137406cb94ed5a07' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688bbd4e1a543"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1309977"],"_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-688bbd4e1a586"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An incredibly well-rounded defensive tackle in the toughest league in Michgian. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gibson is arguably a better pass rusher than he is run defender. He's extremely quick off the ball, and can bend his way through blocks. Against teams like De La Salle and Toledo Catholic Central, Gibson flashed his TFL upside with quick stunts, earning a free ride to the RB. Smart player, athletic, and someone I expect to see many more highlights for this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->