Defenders who are standing out

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I broke down a number of defenders who are turning heads in Virginia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1334068"],"_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-68c8519940cc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior linebacker is off to a torrid start for the Lewis Lancers, averaging over 10 tackles per contest, [player_tooltip player_id='1334068' first='Reynaldo' last='Linares'] gets after it. He has great closing speed and doesn't error much in the middle of Coach Choates defense. I would be curious to see what this kid runs the 40 in as he looks like one of the fastest linebackers in the region. If Lewis is going to make a run at a .500 or better record, they are going to need Linares contributing on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/reyftbnks/status/1966134779931492820","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/reyftbnks/status/1966134779931492820 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297939"],"_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-68c8519940d1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Back healthy and determined newly ranked Flint Hill athlete [player_tooltip player_id='1297939' first='Paris' last='Borden II'] looks like the real deal in the Huskies secondary. Had the pleasure of watching him this past weekend pick off 2 passes showing great range and ball skills. Borden has excellent footwork and rarely gets caught looking in the backfield, he is going to be a star these next couple of seasons for Coach Peterson's team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/parisborden_/status/1967418263216026086","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/parisborden_/status/1967418263216026086 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1370465"],"_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-68c8519940d6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freedom-South Riding is off to a torrid start and it has a lot to do with the play of their defense. In particular senior [player_tooltip player_id='1370465' first='Frankie' last='D'Amico'] looks to be making a major leap in his final season. Along the Eagles stout defensive line, Frankie has 3 sacks and 10 TFLS! He looks quicker off the ball from a year ago and he should start to get more opportunities to play at the next level soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DAmicoFrankie66/status/1967650860525109326","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DAmicoFrankie66/status/1967650860525109326 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["853787"],"_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-68c8519940db4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's been tough sledding for the Gainesville Cardinals so far this year, but you cant blame the play out of linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='853787' first='Adam' last='Rodriguez']. The senior and longtime starter has seen his team go through many personel changes, but he has been consistent from day 1. A sideline to sideline linebacker, Division 2 coaches should start taking notice soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/adam2rodriguez/status/1967598428059513201","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/adam2rodriguez/status/1967598428059513201 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297777"],"_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-68c8533c9df40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It may be fair to question where would Dinwiddie's defense be without the play of [player_tooltip player_id='1297777' first='Robert' last='Pettaway']. In the Generals thrilling overtime win against Highland Springs, Pettaway had 19 tackles! Another senior who we ranked in our overall top 200, the young man has been a wrecking crew. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/robert__2026/status/1967437057174970865","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/robert__2026/status/1967437057174970865 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1867089"],"_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-68c8533c9e009"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Junior linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1867089' first='David' last='Cage'] out of Independence High School probably will not be Watch Listed when we updated the 2027 rankings this winter. Cage is quick to the ball carrier, his read and react is very impressive. He could easily top 100 tackles before season's end at this rate, he rarely doesn't miss either. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cage_david50553/status/1967637824720761042","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cage_david50553/status/1967637824720761042 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->