PRZNE 2025 Week 7 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><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1085162' first='Will' last='Manning'], 2027 - Lincoln East - LB - 6'0" 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/_WillManning_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@_WillManning_)</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 18 tackles and a blocked kick.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21341911/68eab0567c078622d7798f17' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fc06f3cb790"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1617639' first='Isaiah' last='Wapelhorst'], 2026 - Norfolk - DB - 6'1" 185 lbs - Northwest Missouri State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/IWapelhors89970" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@IWapelhors89970) </a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 3 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18353170/68ed4d31d94c040bd3e5d0c2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fc06f3cb7cb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Paco Cuevas, 2026 - Norfolk - DL - 5'11" 190 lbs</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 7 tackles, 4 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Trey Norman, 2026 - Kearney - DB</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 2 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='422820' first='Tory' last='Pittman III'], 2027 - Omaha Central - DB - 6'1" 185 lbs - Nebraska Commit - <a href="https://x.com/ToryP_3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ToryP_3)</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 7 tackles and 2 interceptions (one pick-six).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19151201/68ed2fafc363b0610685b76f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fc06f3cb7f3"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1094443' first='LeAndrew' last='Lloyd'], 2027 - Omaha Bryan - LB - 6'0" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/King_G_Lloyd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@King_G_Lloyd)</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 8 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 2 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/3/26812802/68eab0dd3825ef10589e7d35' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fc06f3cb815"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1114434' first='Marcus' last='Wynne'], 2026 - Lincoln North Star - LB - 6'0" 205 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/MarcusWynne3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@MarcusWynne3)</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 10 tackles, 5 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17798718/68ea82b12571e8dd77a4d12d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fc06f3cb842"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1086182' first='Wyatt' last='Liebentritt'], 2027 - Skutt Catholic - DB - 6'1" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/WyattLieb21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@WyattLieb21)</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 2 interceptions, and a rushing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19542040/68f58e7258487e567577a007' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fc06f3cb862"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Dylan Propp, 2027 - Scottsbluff - LB - 6'0" 195 lbs -<a href="https://x.com/Dylan_propp22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (@Dylan_propp22)</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 15 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 2 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/3/22486560/68ee9e6a7911533034c22f70' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fc06f3cb880"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Jaxon Earll, 2027 - Gothenburg - LB - <a href="https://x.com/jaxon_earll">(@jaxon_earll) </a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Axel Jorgenson, 2026 - Gothenburg -</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 6 tackles, a TFL, a sack, a forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries (one return for TD).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Oliver Eylar, 2027 - Syracuse</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 5 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/3/22516760/68eb98de087165fff9b4c400' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fc06f3cb89e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ryan Stuhr, 2026 - Gross Catholic - DL - 6'1" 210 lbs</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 4 tackles, 4 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Levi Hrouda, 2026 - Columbus Lakeview - 6'2" 180 lbs</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 6 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1870077' first='Braden' last='Wright'], 2027 - Chadron</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 4 tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 sacks, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Conner Erickson, 2026 - Central City - 5'10" 200 lbs - Southeast CC Baseball commit - <a href="https://x.com/ConnerErickso2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ConnerErickso2)</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 7 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='922617' first='Atreyu' last='May'], 2026 - Kearney Catholic - 6'1" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/TreyRMay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@TreyRMay)</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 5 tackles and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Korbyn Herrick, 2028 - Hershey - 5'9" 185 lbs</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 10 carries, 6 TFLs, and 4 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Jaydon Parker, 2026 - Hershey - 6'1" 230 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/jaydon89037" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@jaydon89037)</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 5 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, and 2.5 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1652202' first='Owen' last='Price'], 2028 - Grand Island Central Catholic - 6'3" 205 lbs -<a href="https://x.com/owie4032" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (@owie4032)</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 7 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[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></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 13 tackles, 3 TFLs, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17313545/68ecfa4e1d56b6d6027926e2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fc06f3cb8c2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Zaine Feist, 2027 - Hemingford - </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 5 tackles, a TFL, and 2 fumbles returned for TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Cash Wickersham, 2026 - Niobrara/Verdigre - 5'10" 165 lbs</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 12 tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble.</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 -->