Stock Up: 2027 Defensive Standouts Gaining Momentum

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649825"],"_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-695b1d54aa4bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1649825' first='Michael' last='Udeh'] is a talented defensive player. He played as an edge defender and a linebacker last season. At both positions, he showed excellent ability. He is the rare athlete who plays well at both positions. He is the ultimate chess piece on defense. As an edge, he gets off the ball quickly and uses his athleticism to get around offensive linemen. He is excellent at creating tackles in the offensive backfields. Then, as an off-ball linebacker, he shows a good ability to read and react to the play and attack downfield. Udeh is a talented athlete that has the skills to play even better next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">JR. Full Season Tape (11 Games)🟣⚪️<br><br>-Off &amp; Def ATH ( TE,G / DE, ILB)<br>-51 tackles, 7 TFL&#039;s, 1 sack<br>- 27 Solo, 24 Ast, 1 FF, 1 FR, 2 PBU<br>- C/O 27<br>-6&#039;1 215<br>-3.43gpa<br>Playmaker at any position‼️<br>ESS Highschool<br>(HC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWalters81?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWalters81</a><br>(AC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachColeESS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachColeESS</a> <br>🟣⚪️🟣⚪️<a href="https://t.co/C7VWgiutw2">https://t.co/C7VWgiutw2</a></p>&mdash; Michael C Udeh (@Udeh_55) <a href="https://twitter.com/Udeh_55/status/1987261973760029156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1179330"],"_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-695b1d54aa57e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1181785' first='Michael' last='Thomas'] is a good linebacker and running back prospect. As a linebacker, he shows a good ability to read and react to the play and attack downhill. He shows a good ability to tackle in the open field as well. Then, as a running back, he is excellent at running hard and making defenders miss. He also shows a good burst and quickness. On both sides of the ball, Thomas is a good player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my Junior Season Highlights on Hudl ✅<a href="https://t.co/lrFFdLSpUl">https://t.co/lrFFdLSpUl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1181785' first='Michael' last='Thomas'] Jr (@michaelthomaskq) <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelthomaskq/status/2003260991216452088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1700609"],"_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-695b1d54aa606"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1700609' first='Logan' last='Palaia'] is a good defensive player who played as a safety last season. As a strong safety, he shows a good ability to play close to the line of scrimmage. He is excellent at setting the edge and making plays near the line of scrimmage. Then, as a free safety, he has good deep coverage skills. His ability to drop deep and take away passing lanes is impressive. He also shows a good ability to tackle in the open field. Palaia is a proven player at both defensive back positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights‼️<a href="https://t.co/FlLAaAftKu">https://t.co/FlLAaAftKu</a><a href="https://twitter.com/OjrWildcatFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OjrWildcatFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SWAG7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SWAG7v7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKey_6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKey_6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1700609' first='Logan' last='Palaia'] (@LoganPalaia11) <a href="https://twitter.com/LoganPalaia11/status/1990190683274334622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693373"],"_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-695b1d54aa68c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1693373' first='Mason' last='Mowen'] is a good outside linebacker for Chambersburg. He excels at dropping in coverage and making plays in space. He is excellent at playing in space and reading his keys. He has a natural ability to play in space and make proper reads and plays against offenses. Then he is a good tackler who rarely misses tackles. Mowen is a talented outside linebacker with good skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Szn Highlights- <a href="https://t.co/HRboWh5izX">https://t.co/HRboWh5izX</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1693373' first='Mason' last='Mowen'] (@Mason175968) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mason175968/status/1985130219246633201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697375"],"_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-695b1d54aa713"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Xavier Schwenter is a solid defensive end player. He has a motor that never quits as he chases and plays all over the field. He's able to make a ton of plays in the offensive backfield. He also shows a good ability to make tackles when he gets into offensive backfields. Another area in which he shows good growth is his ability to use his hands effectively against larger offensive linemen. Schwenter has good skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">JUNIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS‼️‼️<br>2027<br>3.5 GPA <br>DE<br>5 TFL's<br>3 Sack's<br>One more big one🤞 <a href="https://t.co/URq95wfFhe">pic.twitter.com/URq95wfFhe</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1697375' first='Xavier' last='Schwentner'] (@xaviers0927) <a href="https://twitter.com/xaviers0927/status/1994883770936074257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->