Physicality with Intent: Under the Radar 2028 Defenders to Know

<!-- 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":"Marshall Pharris","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"158","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"D'Evelyn ","_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-697e814c61b16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pharris measures in at 6'0 160-pounds. In 4 games, the WR/DB had 32 total tackles (12 solo, 20 assisted), 1 INT, 2 PD, 6 receptions for 60 yards with 1 touchdown. Pharris has good athletic ability due to good speed, acceleration, change of direction, and jumping. Good release at the line of scrimmage. Pharris fights through contact during the route and uses his good catching and strong hands to make the catch. Good separation quickness. Defensively, he has good read and reaction speed. Pharris uses his very good strength to lay the boom on unsuspecting ball carriers. He's got some potential, and I believe a strong off-season will set him up for success!</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":"Jaden Houston","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Montbello ","_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-697e814c61bc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Houston is an exciting athlete that can slot into multiple positions (WR, SS, RB, returner) and succeed. Houston measures in at 5'8 175-pounds. He had 11 carries for 31 yards with 2 touchdowns, 8 catches for 80 yards and 1 touchdown, 37 total tackles (13 solo, 24 assisted), 214 return yards on 6 kicks/punts, and 1 PR touchdown. He has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, balance, and change of direction. Smooth movements no matter the position. As a RB, he has very good vision and explosive start. Very good inside running. As a receiver, he has good release with good catching skills. Very good body adjustment. Defensively, he's a hard-hitting safety. His hits create fumbles and incompletions. Very good zone coverage skills. Ranges from the zone to the box. Very good tackling. I thoroughly enjoyed watching his film, and can't wait see more from him going into the next season !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1209006"],"_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-697e814c61c26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kempfer measures in at 5'11 200-pounds, playing interior defensive line for Ponderosa. He had 36 total tackles (15 solo, 21 assisted), 1 TFL, 1 sack, 2 QB pressures, and 1 pass deflection. Kempfer has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, and lateral quickness. Kempfer has good initial quickness out of his stance. Good strength with very good hand placement and hand strength. He has an impressive swim move to get past offensive lineman. He will also put his arms up to create pass deflections at the LOS. Kempfer has very good pursuit. He will chase running backs out into the open space and get the tackle. Look for him to have a breakout season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1215753"],"_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-697e814c61c80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bahl measures in at 6'0 195-pounds playing LB for Chatfield. He has 39 total tackles (8 solo, 31 assisted), 4 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 QB pressures, 1 PD, and 1 FR. Bahl has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good speed, and jumping. Bahl has good read and reaction speed and excelled with his downhill threat ability. Bahl has good tackling. Very good blitz take off speed. He does a great job of squeezing through the gaps and getting pressure on the QB. He does a good job in zone coverage as well. He's consistently helping his teammates finish tackles. Another candidate for a breakout season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["984634"],"_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-697e814c61cca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cella plays WR/LB. He had 9 receptions for 73 yards with 1 touchdown, 39 total tackles (32 solo, 7 assisted), 5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and 1 PD. Cella has good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, good change of direction, and jumping. As a tight end, he does a great job of breaking off a block and getting open. Large catch radius. As a linebacker, he has good read and reaction speed. He consistently puts himself in position to make a play. Very good tackling. Good get off speed and block shedding. Cella is a stout run stopper, however he can make an impact in zone coverage as well. He has the athletic ability to cover TEs out in space. I'm excited to see Cella in more of an expanded role going forward !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->