Mid-Season Sack Leaders

Brandon Jackson is putting together a dominant campaign, leading the state with 12 sacks through the midpoint of the season. Jackson has posted at least two sacks in every game, showcasing remarkable consistency and production off the edge. With 12 sacks and 34 total tackles, Jackson is establishing himself as one of the state's premier defensive playmakers.       [player_tooltip player_id='1092005' first='Bailen' last='Boutz'] has been a dominant force off the edge for Archbishop Curley this season, establishing himself as one of the premier defensive disruptors in the MIAA. Boutz currently leads the conference with 7.5 sacks, showcasing an explosive first step and relentless motor that consistently collapses pockets and disrupts timing.   In addition to his sack total, Boutz has tallied three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, demonstrating his ability to not only pressure quarterbacks but also create turnovers. His breakout performance came against Concordia, where he recorded three strip sacks — a game-changing effort that kept Curley in a hard-fought matchup against one of the league's top programs.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BailenBoutz/status/1900187247669809291 </div></figure>      [player_tooltip player_id='1353122' first='Devin' last='Chittams'] has emerged as one of the most productive defensive playmakers in his class this season. The explosive junior edge rusher combines athleticism with deceptive closing speed, allowing him to consistently win off the edge and disrupt plays in the backfield.   Through the first half of the season, Chittams has already racked up 7.5 sacks, 8 tackles for loss, and 33 total tackles, putting him among the state's statistical leaders. His versatility as a stand-up rusher gives defenses headaches — whether he's bending the corner, chasing down plays from the backside, or dashing past interior blockers, Chittams impacts the game at the line of scrimmage.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Devin6kk/status/1975242727442030710 </div></figure>      Robert Moore has been a consistent force off the edge this season, posting 7 sacks and 33 tackles while establishing himself as one of the top defensive disruptors in his region. Moore's long frame and reach make him difficult to contain, he uses his length effectively to set the edge, control gaps, and corral ball carriers attempting to bounce runs outside.   In his standout performance against Meade, Moore delivered 3 sacks and 8 tackles, showcasing a full arsenal of pass-rush tools. He displayed strong hand usage, winning with a rip move, chased down a screen play to show his range, and flashed impressive burst shooting interior gaps to pressure the quarterback.       Gavin Jones has emerged as one of the more explosive edge defenders in the state, already totaling 7 sacks on the season, 5 of which came in a dominant performance against McDonough. His first-step quickness and relentless motor make him a constant threat off the edge, where he consistently collapses the pocket and disrupts timing in the backfield.   Jones' athleticism is evident on both sides of the ball. As a two-way standout playing running back on offense and linebacker on defense, he brings a rare blend of versatility and explosiveness. His ability to bend around the edge, chase down plays in pursuit, and finish with power makes him a dynamic defensive weapon..