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2028 Defensive Players on the Rise

2028 Defensive Players on the Rise
Matt Tate
Matt Tate December 28, 2025 @ 04:07 PM
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Mason Godshall
Mason Godshall 5'8" | 145 lbs | LB | 2028
CO
Camdyn Tacha
Camdyn Tacha 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
CO
Jaxon Wells
Jaxon Wells 6'1" | 240 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2028
CO
Evan Ingalls
Evan Ingalls 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2028
CO
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Very good range from sideline to sideline or deep into his zone responsibility. Very good read and reaction speed. He's an electric blitzer with very good take off speed and a good bull rush. Very good strength and very good tackling. Very good zone coverage. He's an overall great linebacker with a lot of potential.</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":"Jai'Den Richardson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"George Washington","_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-6951aa2912176"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richardson burst onto the scene leading all 2028 players with tackles. Measuring in at 6'3 190-pounds, he had 59 total tackles (46 solo, 13 assisted), 26 TFL, 12 sacks, 31 QB pressures, and 1 pass deflection. Richardson has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, good speed and balance. Good initial quickness out of his stance engaging the OL first. Good hand placement and hand strength. Good bend around the edge. Very good bull rush with very good strength. Very good get off speed and block shedding. Richardson demonstrates relentless pursuit and doesn't stop till the ball carrier in his grasp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1650134"],"_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-6951aa29121ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Godshall leads all 2028 prospects with 5 interceptions. He had 51 total tackles (35 solo, 16 assisted), 5 TFL, 1 sack, 5 INT, 2 pick sixes 6 PD, 1 blocked punt, 16 carries for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, jumping, and good change of direction. He does a great job at jamming the wide out at the line of scrimmage. Fluid hips to match WR into their break. Sticks like glue to the receiver in man coverage. Very good read and reaction speed. Very good ball tracking skills and catching. Very good adjustment to make the catch. Uses his lengthy arms to pluck it, and home run speed to run it back. Great prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644516"],"_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-6951aa291226b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tacha measures in at 6'0 200-pounds. The RB/MLB had 90 carries for 799 yards with 12 touchdowns, 12 receptions for 279 yards with 6 touchdowns. Defensively, he had 58 total tackles (13 solo, 45 assisted), 9.5 TFL, 2 INT, and 1 FR. Tacha has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, acceleration, lateral quickness, good balance, and speed. He has good sideline to sideline range. Good block shedding and good get off speed. Tacha excels as a blitzer with his very good take off speed. He has very good tackling with his good strength. Wraps up the ball carrier and pulls them down with ease. Another linebacker to watch out for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1214779"],"_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-6951aa2912306"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wells measures in at 6'2 240-pounds. This past season, the defensive end accounted for 15 total tackles (6 solo, 9 assisted), 0.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 3 QB pressures, 1 FF, and 2 FR. He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, balance, good speed, and lateral quickness. Good initial quickness out of his stance with very good hand speed. Very good get off speed and block shedding. Good tackling. Wells has relentless pursuit and doesn't stop till the ball carrier is in his grasp. He's an exciting young prospect with a bright future ahead of him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Evan Ingalls

Evan Ingalls

CO
LB/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Evan
Ingalls LB/EDGE
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
210
HS
Valor Christian
|
CO
2028 Defensive Players on the Rise
Ingalls leads all 2028 players in Colorado in tackles. Measuring in at 6’1 210-pounds, he had 117 total...
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Jai'Den Richardson

Jai'Den Richardson

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 190
POS DL
CLASS 2028

Jai'Den Richardson

School: George Washington
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Mason Godshall

Mason Godshall

CO
LB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 145
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Mason
Godshall LB
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
145
HS
Cheyenne Mountain
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CO
2028 Defensive Players on the Rise
Godshall leads all 2028 prospects with 5 interceptions. He had 51 total tackles (35 solo, 16 assisted), 5...
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School: Cheyenne Mountain
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Camdyn Tacha

Camdyn Tacha

CO
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
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CLASS 2028
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Camdyn
Tacha RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
Limon
|
CO
2028 Defensive Players on the Rise
Tacha measures in at 6’0 200-pounds. The RB/MLB had 90 carries for 799 yards with 12 touchdowns, 12...
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School: Limon
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Jaxon Wells

Jaxon Wells

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DL/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL/EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Wells DL/EDGE
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2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
240
HS
Valor Christian
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CO
2028 Defensive Players on the Rise
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