2027 Defenders YOU Need to Know

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692830"],"_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-695334cfa5ff0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Berard measures in at 6'1 215-pounds. The linebacker for Legend had 111 total tackles (38 solo, 73 assisted), 5.0 TFL, 1 sack, 5 QB pressures, and 1 FR. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, and change of direction, good speed, and jumping. Very good range. Very good mental processing. Rarely getting fooled on RPOs, and staying patient in the read option game. Berard is a strong run stopper. He uses his very good tackling and good strength to stop the ball carrier with ease. Good read and reaction time. Uses his athletic ability to succeed in pass coverage. Keep an eye on him this off-season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635101"],"_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-695334cfa609b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Galindo is a productive RB/LB for Greeley Central. Measuring in at 5'11 160-pounds, he accounted for 183 carries for 825 yards with 6 touchdowns, 78 total tackles (33 solo, 45 assisted), 7 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 3 QB pressures, 1 INT, 1 PD, 1 FF, 2 FR, and 4 blocked field goals. He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, good speed, change of direction, and balance. At running back, he has very good vision to weave through the defense, but will truck through the defender with ease. Very good inside running. Good catching. As a linebacker, he has very good tackling. He's a great downhill threat, instantly stuffing gaps with ease. Very good read and reaction speed. Good blitzer with good take off speed. Good block shedding. He's got the athletic ability to hold his own in zone coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631963"],"_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-695334cfa6111"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Measuring in at 5'10 175-pounds, Villeneuve plays both WR and CB for Loveland. He has 33 carries for 120 yards with 42 receptions for 675 yards with 3 touchdowns. On defensive, he has 25 total tackles (20 solo, 5 assisted), 2 INT, with 6 pass deflections. He has very good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, speed, acceleration, and good jumping. As a receiver, he has very good release. Good separation quickness due to him outrunning the DB. Good body adjustment and very good catching. As a defender, he does a great job at jamming the WR at the LOS. Very good man and good zone coverage. Good read and reaction speed. I'm excited to see how Cache continues his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["556692"],"_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-695334cfa6184"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mailo has been consistently gaining traction from P4 teams. Measuring in at 6'3 240-pounds, Mailo had 44 total tackles (20 solo, 21 assisted), 16.5 TFL, 8 sacks, 32 QB pressures, 2 FF, 1 FR, and 1 blocked field goal. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, good speed, and balance. Mailo has very good strength. He maintains a low pad level and engages the offensive lineman first. Very good initial quickness out of his stance. Very good bend around the edge. Very good get off and block shedding. Mailo will switch between a powerful bull rush or a nasty spin move. Mailo consistently was pressure the QB. He has relentless pursuit, and has been dominate all year long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Matias Salcedo","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"205","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cherry Creek ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695334cfa62e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Measuring in at 6'1 205-pounds, Salcedo had 96 total tackles (35 solo, 61 assisted), 4 TFL, 2 sacks, and 2 FF. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, lateral quickness, and good jumping. Salcedo has quick twitch ability. Very good read and reaction time. He trusts his instincts and attacks. Very good block shedding and get off speed. Salcedo uses his very good strength paired with very good tackling to bring down the ball carrier with ease. Very good blitz take off speed. He stuffs the gap and gets the TFL. One thing about Salcedo is he will rip the ball out or use his hard-hitting ability to force fumbles. Good zone coverage skills. He's an exciting linebacker who will only continue to get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->