PRZNE 2025 Week 1 Top Performers | Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The return of the season means the return of our weekly "Top Performers" series, where we highlight some of the top stat stuffers from across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check back in every week to check out our list of top performers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='795607' first='Cooper' last='Perrien'] (2026), Elkhorn South - 6'0" 230 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/cooper_perrien" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@cooper_perrien)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 3 TFLs, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11410522/68b8545410125b17891d2e5b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b90ca01cd73"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868637' first='Bradley' last='Bationo'] (2026), Elkhorn South - 6'5" 240 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Bradbationo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Bradbationo)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 3 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22544470/68b3b47bc4175f09bdef4ab1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b918287937b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868639' first='Jevon' last='Grier'] (2026), Lincoln Northeast - 6'1" 180 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 6 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114434' first='Marcus' last='Wynne'] (2026), Lincoln North Star - 6'0" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/MarcusWynne3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@MarcusWynne3)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 5 TFLs, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17798718/68b2fbf6020d971d547669f1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b918287939e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625810' first='Isaac' last='Rabago'] (2026), Lincoln North Star - 6'1" 215 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Isaac_Rabago08" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Isaac_Rabago08)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 12 tackles, 3 TFLs, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1656601' first='Xavien' last='Lopez Long'] (2028), Columbus - 5'11" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/xxavienn27" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@xxavienn27)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 2 interceptions and 2 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22557141/68b53bb1020d971d547a98fc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b91828793c5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402165' first='Teagan' last='Urban'] (2026), Millard South - 6'0" 195 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/TeaganU5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@TeaganU5)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868615' first='Henry' last='Troshynski'] (2027), Creighton Prep - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 13 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, and a 24-yard pick-six.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868642' first='Maddox' last='Wentworth'] (2026), Yutan - <a href="https://x.com/MaddoxWentworth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@MaddoxWentworth)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 6 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16660631/68b2fcf30a38f6d4bf857af0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b91828793e7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868618' first='Caleb' last='Burda'] (2027), Scottsbluff - <a href="https://x.com/CalebBurda" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CalebBurda)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 8 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and a pick-six.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1815388' first='Konrad' last='Kuzelka'] (2026), Fairbury - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 6 tackles, 3 TFLs, a sack, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625826' first='Landon' last='Mohs'] (2026), Ashland-Greenwood - 6'0" 165 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/LandonMohs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@LandonMohs)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 3 tackles and 30-yard pick-six.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15051208/68b35375db7bcab9217dafa1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b9182879408"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192532' first='Landon' last='Dean'] (2027), Bridgeport - 6'3" 215 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/LandonDean42" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@LandonDean42)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 7 tackles, 2 TFLs, a sack, a fumble recovery, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17313545/68b4ee2f6671c4f595369c60' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b9182879429"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868644' first='Ian' last='Yates'] (2026), O'Neill - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 3 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114998' first='Gavin' last='Baker'] (2026), Archbishop-Bergan - 6'7" 205 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/gavinbaker52" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@gavinbaker52)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 6 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868646' first='Brennan' last='Schroeder'] (2026), Syracuse - 6'3" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/B_schroeder03" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@B_schroeder03)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 3 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868620' first='Kyle' last='Jaggers'] (2027), Sidney - 6'1" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/KyleJaggers10" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@KyleJaggers10)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 3 interceptions (one pick-six) and 2 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21366344/68b4def1c56be323777d1147' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b918287944a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1590706' first='Caysen' last='Robertson'] (2028), Alliance - 5'9" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/caysenrobertson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@caysenrobertson)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 3 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22385193/68b4acc12c53745973e25629' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b918287946a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1086167' first='Max' last='Ross'] (2027), Doniphan-Trumbull - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats: </em>5 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868650' first='Zane' last='Slack'] (2026), Kearney Catholic - 5'10" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Zaneslack85" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Zaneslack85)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 8 tackles, 2 TFLs, a sack, and a 47-yard fumble return for a TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17454240/68b86a53c832f3ebe67da77a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b918287948a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868622' first='Joshua' last='Hartley'] (2027), York - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 2 tackles and 2 interceptions (one pick-six).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1429556' first='Alex' last='Gibbons'] (2026), Gretna - 5'8" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/AlexGibbons42" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@AlexGibbons42)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 8 tackles, a TFL, a sack, and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868651' first='Isaiah' last='Weasel'] (2026), Elkhorn - <a href="https://x.com/ZayWeas50" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ZayWeas50)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 5 tackles, 3 TFLs, a sack, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1075678' first='Cade' last='Thompson'] (2026), Gretna East - 5'10" 195 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/CadeThompson33" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CadeThompson33)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 17 tackles, a TFL, a sack, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1819647' first='Jaxon' last='Godfrey'] (2026), Gretna East - 6'1" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/J_God18122" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@J_God18122)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em>10 tackles, 3 TFLs, a sack, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19242932/68b313a23f13d5703c118d39' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b91828794ad"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868623' first='Jason' last='Kraus'] (2027), Mullen - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 4 tackles, 4 TFLs, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1617423' first='Korbyn' last='Anthony'] (2026), Wisner-Pilger - 5'11" 260 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/AnthonyKor2809" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@AnthonyKor2809)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats: </em>63-yard fumble return for a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868654' first='Brock' last='Jeannoutot'] (2026), Bloomfield - 6'0' 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BrockJeannouto2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BrockJeannouto2)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 15 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868660' first='Ethan' last='Kester'] (2026), Summerland - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 12 tackles, 3 TFLs, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='933251' first='Cole' last='Vorderstrasse'] (2026), Thayer Central - 6'2" 230 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ColeVorderstra1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ColeVorderstra1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 12 tackles, 3 TFLs, a sack, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18218715/68b483b0c4175f09bdf09650' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b91828794d0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1814896' first='Carter' last='Kelly'] (2026), Hartington-Newcastle - 6'5" 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/CarterKell7425" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CarterKell7425)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 13 tackles, 4 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18116403/68b5a8da6671c4f59536cdb6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b91828794f0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868613' first='Bryce' last='Rasmussen'] (2028), Ravenna - 5'10" 165 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868626' first='Donaven' last='Pringle'] (2027), Ravenna - 5'9" 140 LBS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 2 interceptions and 3 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1695214' first='Lane' last='Heimes'] (2027), Wynot - 5'10" 160 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Laneheimes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Laneheimes)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats: </em>16 tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868665' first='Parker' last='Schmidt'] (2026), Wynot - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 18 tackles, a TFL, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868628' first='Kolton' last='Vornhagen'] (2027), Crofton -</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 6 tackles, 2 TFLs, a sack, and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868632' first='Porter' last='Bartels'] (2027), Crofton - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 12 tackles, 4 TFLs, 2 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1217780' first='Jorgan' last='Condon'] (2026), Creighton - 6'0" 165 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 16 tackles and 7.5 TFLs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868633' first='Isaac' last='Fanta'] (2027), Creighton - 5'11" 220 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 11 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='533081' first='Hunter' last='Luther'] (2026), Howells-Dodge - 6'2" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/hunterluther22">(@hunterluther22)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 12 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1588499' first='Caden' last='Straka'] (2027), Central Valley - 6'1" 170 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 8 tackles, 6 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1591364' first='Will' last='Pokorny'] (2028), Central Valley -</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 11 tackles, 5 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure to follow&nbsp;<em>@PRZ_OscarG</em>&nbsp;for more news on Nebraska and Iowa HS recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->