Impressive 2027 Defenders Who Need More Attention

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These impressive 2027 defenders are in store for giant senior seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415080"],"_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-698b4894a143a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A max-effort defensive lineman who fires off the ball and plays with good leverage, Hunter is a playmaking defender who saw his recruitment pick up in January after offers from UMass, UConn, East Carolina, Miami (OH), Kennesaw State, among others. The 6-foot-2 285-pounder plays hard and can create havoc in the middle of the trenches. He made an impressive 71 tackles with 8.5 TFLs and four sacks. He was one of the top defensive linemen across the region and all over metro-Atlanta last season. He's tough to block and his consistent motor, along with his natural talent, should allow him to have a dominant senior season in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124344"],"_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-698b4c04bf581"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fast-rising defensive lineman in Southeast Georgia, Owens is an active interior linemen who shows a strong bull-rush and the ability to pressure the quarterback from the inside. He showed impressive quickness for his size and made 55 tackles last season with three sacks. His potential is easy to see with a 6-foot-3 265-pound frame that should allow him to keep adding more muscle mass over time. He's a defensive lineman on the rise who added recent offers this week from Kennesaw State and Jacksonville State. He should also see a new ranking come his way in the next spring rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124351"],"_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-698b4c04bf61e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another physical, impactful defensive tackle on the rise, Hannon is a metro-Atlanta defender at 6-foot-4 240-pounds who plays even bigger than his size. He holds his own in the trenches and knows how to fight off blocks before attacking the ball-carrier. He was a consistent run-defender who has had a really nice several weeks on the recruiting trail, adding offers from Kennesaw State, FIU, Georgia Southern, Samford, Troy, among others. He made 46 tackles with six TFLs and two sacks from the interior. Hannon was a major contributor for a defense that helped lead the way to a 3A state championship. He's an easy D1-caliber prospect who will be an easy addition to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226227"],"_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-698b518085470"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A playmaking defensive back with natural instincts in coverage and the ability to deliver a physical hit on the running back, Estrada plays the ball like a receiver and is looking to score anytime he has it. He plays quick and physical against the run, but in coverage Estrada is always a threat to make a big play. The Atlanta-area defender is flying under the radar still but did pick up a big offer this week from Michigan State. The 6-foot-0 175-pounder made 43 tackles last season to go along with three INTs in coverage. He's one of the region's top returning defenders and should see a big increase in the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124379"],"_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-698b5414ccfd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more underrated defensive linemen in Georgia, Burtch is a playmaking defender with outstanding quickness and ability to blow up any particular play in the backfield. He's lightning quick off the snap and also plays with an impressive level of physicality. The North Georgia defender brings easy D1-caliber talent and runs really well for his size. At 6-foot-4 270-pounds, he's strong enough to overpower opposing linemen with enough athleticism to get lateral and help stop the run game on the edge. It may be only a matter of time before his recruitment really picks up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->