2025 Week 8 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='402165' first='Teagan' last='Urban'], 2026 - LB - Millard South - 5'11" 205 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, 4 TFLs, 3 fumble recoveries, and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joshua Thompson, 2026 - LB - Papillion-La Vista South - 6'0" 195 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/_benmeyers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@_benmeyers)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 10 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 4 sacks, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ben Meyers, 2026 - Papillion-La Vista South - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 10 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192420' first='Gavin' last='McMillan'], 2027 - Waverly - 6'1" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/GavinMcMillan20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@GavinMcMillan20)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 3 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aaron Godtel, 2026 - Norris -</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1429587' first='Tristan' last='Campbell'], 2026 - McCook - <a href="https://x.com/tristanlc25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@tristanlc25)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 20 tackles, a TFL, 60 rushing yards, and 56 receiving yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacob Langton, 2026 - Plattsmouth - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 5 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nolan Pella, 2027 - Plattsmouth - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 4 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192425' first='Harper' last='Klem'], 2027 - Lincoln Standing Bear - <a href="https://x.com/Harperklem2027">(@Harperklem2027)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 4 tackles, a TFL, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1868651' first='Isaiah' last='Weasel'], 2026 - Elkhorn - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 15 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, and 2 sacks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1086168' first='Maxton' last='Holling'], 2026 - Grand Island - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 6 tackles, 2 sacks, 142 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1815615' first='Hunter' last='Holle'], 2026 - Syracuse - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 8 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nigel Deville, 2026 - Boys Town - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 7 tackles, a TFL, a sack, and two interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1091787' first='Garrett' last='Schinning'], 2027 - Fremont - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats: </em>3 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625810' first='Isaac' last='Rabago'], 2026 - Lincoln North Star - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 11 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trey Norman, 2026 - Kearney - DB - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 4 tackles and 2 interceptions.</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 -->