2025 Week 9 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><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1114626' first='Marquise' last='McIntyre-Dailey'], 2026 - DL - Omaha North - 6'4" 270 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/MarquiseDailey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@MarquiseDailey)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 11 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='488116' first='Jase' last='Reynolds'], 2026 - LB - Elkhorn North - Nebraska Commit - <a href="https://x.com/jasereynoldss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@jasereynoldss)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 12 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, .5 sacks, and a 17-yard INT return TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17789379/691174b1042fc6b3a6e8477a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439ad8d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Joshua Thompson, 2026 - LB - Papillion-La Vista South - Concordia Commit - <a href="https://x.com/J_Tomp52" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@J_Tomp52)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, a TFL, a sack, a forced fumble, and a blocked kick.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17705937/68fde759f84c8806013a616b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439adb9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='795472' first='Keian' last='Kaiser'], 2026 - Sidney - Iowa State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/keiank09" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@keiank09)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 8 tackles, an interception, 97 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17452671/690ab4d8d20be4fe96b18989' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439ade8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Tyler Haneborg, 2026 - DB - North Platte - 5'7" 140 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/HaneborgTy2026">(@HaneborgTy2026)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 4 tackles, 2 interceptions, 86 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1114434' first='Marcus' last='Wynne'], 2026 - LB/EDGE - Lincoln North Star - 6'0" 205 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/MarcusWynne3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@MarcusWynne3)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats: </em>7 tackles, 2 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/3/17798718/68fcda9a195c1ae9b2efac70' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439ae24"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Devon Smith, 2026 - LB - Bellevue East - 6'0" 200 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 5 tackles, 4 TFLs, and 3 sacks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19056224/690ee4627d132903ec205551' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439ae80"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='795461' first='Dawson' last='Johnson'], 2026 - DL - Grand Island Northwest - 6'2" 240 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/dawson_j07" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@dawson_j07)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 3 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/3/17696628/68fe6810445f47986b2f7de4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439aecc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1114607' first='Bo' last='Gable'], 2026 - LB/DB - Gering - Wyoming Commit - <a href="https://x.com/BoGable14">(@BoGable14)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 10 tackles, a TFL, and a 28-yard INT return TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='501426' first='Brayden' last='Vandervort'], 2026 - DB/ATH - Ralston - 6'2" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BVandy_2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BVandy_2)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 15 tackles, an interception, 88 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1086191' first='Beckham' last='Werner'], 2027 - DL - Skutt Catholic - 6'3" 225 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/beckham_wr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@beckham_wr)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19542071/690179b38a7d0e0ac0443656' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439af31"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Marshall Stobbe, 2028 - Platteview </em>- 5'8" 185 lbs </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, and 2 forced fumbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22512335/6900d32b357d394bfee8e261' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439af8a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1217777' first='Liam' last='Norton'], 2026 - DL/OL - Gretna East - 5'11" 255 lbs -<a href="https://x.com/liamnorton_55"> (@</a><a href="https://x.com/liamnorton_55" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">liamnorton_55</a><a href="https://x.com/liamnorton_55">)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, 2 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/3/19390895/68f599d83d533836b9a80ca4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439afc9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1075678' first='Cade' last='Thompson'], 2026 - LB - Gretna East - 5'10" 195 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/CadeThompson33" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CadeThompson33)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 15 tackles, a TFL, two fumble recoveries, and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19313120/68e55bff4e29cf25652afb90' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439afe9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Tate Hubbard, 2027 - LB - Chase County - 5'10" 155 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Tate_Hubbard_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Tate_Hubbard_)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 9 tackles, a TFL, and an interception return TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1815615' first='Hunter' last='Holle'], 2026 - DL/LB - Syracuse - 6'2" 235 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Hunter_Holle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Hunter_Holle)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats:</em> 8 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17862954/68ff9639993e8519ec60abf6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691ac6439b009"} /--> <!-- 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 -->