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2028 Underrated Tackler Watchlist

2028 Underrated Tackler Watchlist
Matt Tate
Matt Tate February 8, 2026 @ 11:25 PM
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Elijah Escamilla
Elijah Escamilla 5'7" | 170 lbs | LB | 2028
CO
Eli Stubbs
Eli Stubbs 5'9" | 170 lbs | DB/RB | 2028
CO
Caleb Fahlin
Caleb Fahlin 5'9" | 155 lbs | LB | 2028
CO
Aciano Wilson
Aciano Wilson 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB/RB | 2028
CO
Titan Williams
Titan Williams 6'0" | 170 lbs | LB/TE | 2028
CO
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Williams has very good read and reaction speed. He watches the QB and puts himself in position to tackle. Very good sideline to sideline range and deep into his pass responsibility. He's a stout run stuffer as well. Stuffing gaps and getting in the backfield. Very good get off and block shedding with very good tackling. Williams is a defensive force that offensive need to watch out for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649021"],"_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-69896fb6aa221"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson measures in at 5'11 163-pounds. This defensive presence had 72 total tackles (30 solo, 42 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT, and 2 FR. Wilson has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, good speed, change of direction, and lateral quickness. Good read and reaction speed. Wilson has good range from sideline to sideline. Solid zone coverage. He thrives in stuffing the run. Very good get off speed and block shedding paired with good strength. Wilson has good tackling as well. I'm looking forward to seeing how Wilson develops this off-season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649383"],"_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-69896fb6aa2de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fahlin measures in at 5'9 165-pounds. The LB/RB had 15 carries for 111 yards with 1 touchdown, 52 total tackles (37 solo, 15 assisted), 14 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 FF, 1 FR, and 1 blocked punt. He's an exciting presence on the edge. Very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, lateral quickness, and balance. Very good initial quickness out of his stance with very good hand speed. Very good bend around the edge. Fahlin has very good get off speed and block shedding. Does a great job to get into the backfield.  Good hand strength, and hand placement. Collapses the pocket and makes it smaller for QB. Very good tackling and strength. Fahlin also has relentless pursuit and doesn't give up till the play is finished. Kid's a stud.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2119601"],"_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-69896fb6aa37d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Escamilla measures in at 5'7 172-pounds. This past season, he had 83 total tackles (38 solo, 45 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 QB pressure, 3 PD, and 1 FF. Escamilla has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, good change of direction, and balance. Good read and reaction speed. He has very good range from sideline to sideline. Escamilla consistently reads the QB's eyes and gets the tackle. Does a good job blitzing and stuffing gaps. Good get off speed and block shedding. He has good tackling as well. Escamilla shows his very good competitive toughness by running across the field to help tackles. Look for a breakout season from him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2061126"],"_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-69896fb6aa410"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stubbs measures in at 5'9 170-pounds playing RB/FS. This past season, he had 112 carries for 451 yards with 6 touchdowns, 13 carries for 118 yards, 74 total tackles (27 solo, 47 assisted), 3.5 TFL, 1 INT, and 2 PD. Stubbs has good athletic ability due to very good balance, change of direction, good acceleration, and speed. As a running back, he demonstrates very good vision paired with very good inside running. Stubbs consistently gains yards after contact, due to his balance and elusiveness. He's a threat receiving out of the backfield as well. As a defender, he has good read and reaction speed. Very good zone coverage. Stubbs does a great job helping in run support with his very good tackling. He's an exciting two-way prospect to know!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Titan Williams

Titan Williams

CO
LB/TE
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS LB/TE
CLASS 2028
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Titan
Williams LB/TE
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Grand Junction
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CO
2028 Underrated Tackler Watchlist
Williams measures in at 6’0 192-pounds. The standout linebacker for Grand Junction had 95 total tackles (64 solo,...
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Titan Williams

State: Colorado
School: Grand Junction
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Aciano Wilson

Aciano Wilson

CO
DB/RB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 140
POS DB/RB
CLASS 2028
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Aciano
Wilson DB/RB
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
140
HS
Manual
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CO
2028 Underrated Tackler Watchlist
Wilson measures in at 5’11 163-pounds. This defensive presence had 72 total tackles (30 solo, 42 assisted), 2...
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Aciano Wilson

State: Colorado
School: Manual
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Caleb Fahlin

Caleb Fahlin

CO
LB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 155
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Caleb
Fahlin LB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
155
HS
Mead
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CO
2028 Underrated Tackler Watchlist
Fahlin measures in at 5’9 165-pounds. The LB/RB had 15 carries for 111 yards with 1 touchdown, 52...
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Caleb Fahlin

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School: Mead
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Elijah Escamilla

Elijah Escamilla

HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 170
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Elijah
Escamilla LB
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
170
HS
Douglas County
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CO
2028 Underrated Tackler Watchlist
Escamilla measures in at 5’7 172-pounds. This past season, he had 83 total tackles (38 solo, 45 assisted),...
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School: Douglas County
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Eli Stubbs

Eli Stubbs

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB/RB
CLASS 2028
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Eli
Stubbs DB/RB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Silver Creek
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CO
2028 Underrated Tackler Watchlist
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School: Silver Creek
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