Defenders in Week 5 Who Made Statement on Film

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now it is time to dive into the film from week 5 to see what prospects caught our eye on the defensive side!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1855455' first='Cade' last='Albrecht'] (Vernon Hills – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1” defensive lineman is making an impact already as a freshman on varsity.&nbsp; The defensive end plays well against the run as he made four tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='801714' first='Logan' last='Popovich'] (Bishop McNamara – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big bodied defensive tackle that gets push on bull rush.&nbsp; Gets off blocks and gets pressure on quarterbacks.&nbsp; Also plays on the offensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL Gabriel Enriquez (Thornridge – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good size and frame as a defensive tackle that can continue to add strength.&nbsp; Like the quickness and ability to run after the ball.&nbsp; Finds gaps in offensive line to get in the backfield for TFL.&nbsp; Good use of hands as a pass rusher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL Daquan Brumfield (Leo – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This junior 6'3” 264 pound defensive lineman went up against St. Laurence in week 5.&nbsp; The defensive end plays the run well taking on the tackle and getting off it just in time to make the tackle.&nbsp; Can also track down the back down the line of scrimmage off the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL Anthony Tucci (Bloomington Central Catholic – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tucci is a 6'0” 260 pound defensive tackle that brings a sturdy frame and the ability to get off a block to make the tackle.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL Kanye Williams (Lane Tech – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams went up against Walter Payton Prep in week 5.&nbsp; He is a run stuffing defensive end that gets off blocks and clogs the running holes up the middle.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1474566' first='Kobe' last='Ferguson'] (Walter Payton – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'3” 235 pound defensive lineman is a good athlete that can play both inside and out.&nbsp; He runs well for his size and is effective against the run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1647085' first='Elijah' last='Reynolds'] (Marian Catholic – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reynolds is a 6'2” defensive end that in week 5 against Carmel showed some intriguing tools.&nbsp; He can slide inside as a pass rusher in a NASCAR type package as he did getting a sack using his quickness.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1549620' first='Blake' last='Pohlman'] (Montini – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continue to be intrigued with this freshman defensive end.&nbsp; Stout against the run making plays when they come to his side.&nbsp; He is 6'4” 220 pounds with a ton of projectability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL Kahmari Flowers (Richards – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flowers is a projectable 6'0” 175 pound defender that is explosive getting in the backfield as a stand up pass rusher.&nbsp; High-motor defender that plays with speed.&nbsp; Explosive pass rusher that hits with force.&nbsp; Runs after the ball when it is going away from him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB Fletcher Gregory (Mattoon – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outside linebacker is good against the run.&nbsp; Takes on blocks and gets off them to make plays.&nbsp; Like how he lines up and makes low tackles.&nbsp; Several TFL vs Charleston.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB Logan Meyers (Grant – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meyers is a good tackler that takes nice angles to the ball.&nbsp; Also is a solid long snapper for Grant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB Jaxson Soliz (Moline – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The middle linebacker for Moline is a tackling machine.&nbsp; He has good instincts making quick decisions and pursuing the ball.&nbsp; Against Quincy he had 7 tackles and 1 safety.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB Tyrone Evans (East Aurora – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good instincts on the back end as a playmaker that gets his hands on the ball.&nbsp; Breaks well on the ball.&nbsp; Brings value in the kick return game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB Logan Kirby (East Peoria – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 corner had a big time matchup with Dunlap's star Sutter making several plays on the ball in the air.&nbsp; Also had an interception in the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB Silas Steffen (Morton – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Morton defensive back is a rock solid tackler that wraps up and stuffs in the run game.&nbsp; High effort player!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ATH Andrew Hoffman (Neuqua Valley – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong and stocky possession wide receiver on the offensive side.&nbsp; I like him better on the defensive side with how he flies to the ball from his safety spot along with knocking the ball away in coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->