STOCK RISERS: Under The Radar Pass-Rushers To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These under-the-radar defenders are having terrific senior seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1925982"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e2f27de63a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile, quick reacting linebacker with good size who can really attack the quarterback, Ervin has been a playmaking linebacker off the edge and one of the top overall defenders in the region through the first month of the season. The South Georgia senior has made 40 tackles through his first six games with 11 TFLs and eight sacks. He shed blocks with ease and closes quickly on the ball-carrier and it shows up in the stat sheet. His biggest game so far came against Dougherty where he made nine tackles and three sacks during a big 66-38 victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1925992"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e2f27de63fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedy South Georgia linebacker with strong instincts, toughness, and impressive closing speed, Kier has been a really impressive defender who has helped lead the Wildcats back to their dominant ways. Leading Valdosta to an undefeated 6-0 record, Kier has made 20 tackles, 11 TFLs and seven sacks. He shows a nose for the ball, can beat opposing linemen with speed, and knows how to wrap up properly when he meets the ball-carrier. He's had a terrific first half of his senior season and is one of the more productive pass-rushers in the region at the moment. Look for Kier and the Wildcats to make a deep playoff run later this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1938078"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e3da1101f4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A native of Canada who has made his way to North Georgia to play football, Lukuni is a powerful interior lineman with good size at 6-foot-3 190-pounds and the ability to create chaos in the backfield. He's a good athlete for his size and he's in the middle of an incredibly productive sophomore season as he's made an impressive 46 tackles, 13 TFLs and 11 sacks. He's quickly becoming one of the top 2028 interior defensive linemen in North Georgia and can absolutely see some offers come his way this winter. He's a new prospect to know with the potential to have a giant career and a possible breakout 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576139"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e3da1101faf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile, vicious defender from South Georgia having an outstanding senior season right now, this Brooks County lineman has ben a consistent force in the backfield through the first two months of the season, making 39 tackles, 13.5 TLFs and 6.5 sacks. He's been one of the more productive defenders in the region and doesn't appear to be slowing down. He's also forced two fumbles and recovered two more. He's currently ranked as the No. 17 EDGE defender in the state but could see a boost in his next ranking if he continues to have a giant 2025 senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1938137"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e3da1102007"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A playmaking edge defender with the ability to blow up plays in the backfield, Williams Jr is a three-way player who can make plays no matter where he's lined up. He's really shined on defense where he's consistently made his presence known in the backfield. He brings good size at 6-foot-4 250-pounds and has been one of the region's top defensive linemen through the first half of the season. This impressive senior has made 25 tackles, eight TFLs and six sacks. He's been effective in setting the edge against the run but has proven to be one of the region's best pass-rushers as well. He's a sleeper Cobb County defender to know about for the rest of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->