PRZNE 2025 Week 2 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='795604' first='Jonathan' last='Hardin'] (2026), Papillion-La Vista - DB - 5'11" 160 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Jhardin1123" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Jhardin1123)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 3 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 82 receiving yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen Shea (2027), North Platte - LB - 5'10" 205 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Owenshea21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Owenshea21)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 17 tackles, 5 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='470810' first='Treyton' last='Burke'] (2026), North Platte - LB - 6'2" 220 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/treytonburke" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@treytonburke)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 15 tackles, 3 TFLs, .5 sacks, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17843082/68bf1203db30fb43c1c2987e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf262f054f0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402165' first='Teagan' last='Urban'] (2026), Millard South - LB - 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> 11 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1556214' first='Nolan' last='Menning'] (2026), Fremont - DL - 6'4" 235 lbs - Nebraska-Kearney commit - <a href="https://x.com/NolanMenning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@NolanMenning)</a></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='1085631' first='Zane' last='Harb'] (2027), Grand Island Northwest - LB - 6'2" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/HarbZane" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@HarbZane)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 2 interceptions (one pick-six) and 7 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='501426' first='Brayden' last='Vandervort'] (2026), Ralston - DB - 6'2" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BVandy_2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BVandy_2)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 19 tackles, a TFL, a sack, a forced fumble, an interception, and a passing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1870030' first='Jacob' last='Brazee'] (2026), Central City - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 7 tackles, a TFL, an interception, a KO return TD, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18056392/68bd7020db30fb43c1be0366' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf262f05522"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1113971' first='Trenton' last='Ernst'] (2026), Lincoln Lutheran - DB - <a href="https://x.com/trenton_ernst" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@trenton_ernst)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 3 interceptions (one pick-six), 2 tackles, 67 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14870334/68bd6cd7c61ac1fbda390842' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf262f05545"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1113980' first='Grant' last='Kuhlmann'] (2026), Lincoln Lutheran - EDGE - 6'6" 250 lbs - South Dakota State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Grant_Kuhlmann3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Grant_Kuhlmann3)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 6 tackles, a TFL, a sack, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22525718/68bd758a343e17d28ae8904c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf262f05562"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan Brewer (2027), Fort Calhoun - 5'8" 145 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 2 interceptions and 4 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1105183' first='Harrison' last='Krueger'] (2026), Wahoo - LB - 6'1" 200 lbs - Augustana Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Krueger_Harry26" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Krueger_Harry26)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats: </em>15 tackles and a fumble return TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15025208/68bd6ceadb30fb43c1bdf237' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf262f0557f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1217779' first='Kaden' last='Christen'] (2026), Wahoo - <a href="https://x.com/christenkaden2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@christenkaden2)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 2 interceptions and 3 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15025728/68bd6ceaca4f0c869d1d0566' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf262f0559a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114998' first='Gavin' last='Baker'] (2026), Archbishop-Bergan - 6'6" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/gavinbaker52" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@gavinbaker52)</a></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='1652202' first='Owen' last='Price'] (2028), GICC - 6'3" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/owie4032" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@owie4032)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18089668/68bcb93d2172dda1ab412cc4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf262f055b4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114854' first='Brogan' last='Benes'] (2026), Boone Central - DB/RB - 6'1" 180 lbs - Sioux Falls commit - <a href="https://x.com/BenesBroga89896" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BenesBroga89896)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 14 tackles, 2 TFLs, a sack, and 163 rushing yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1605258' first='Braylon' last='Wegner'] (2026), Bancroft-Rosalie - <a href="https://x.com/Braylon95620101" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Braylon95620101)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 4 tackles, a TFL, an interception return TD, 79 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17922837/68bd6f84db30fb43c1be0199' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf262f055cf"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1396035' first='Eli' last='Fjell'] (2026), Shelby-Rising City - 5'9" 210 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/eli_fjell843" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@eli_fjell843)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 13 tackles, 5 TFLs, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan Lindsey (2026), Shelby-Rising City - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats: </em>2 interceptions, 8 tackles, 90 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='795469' first='Jacob' last='Huxoll'] (2026), Sutton - LB - 6'2" 225 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/HuxollJacob">(@HuxollJacob)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 6 tackles, 3 TFLs, and an interception return TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jase Schmoldt (2027), Neligh-Oakdale -</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 5 TFLs, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breckin Kight (2027), Neligh-Oakdale - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 19 tackles and 2 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> 9 tackles, 4 TFLs, and 2 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 -->