5 Defensive Difference-Makers to Watch in the 2027 Class

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1181647"],"_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-69b74f7e5e582"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1181647' first='David' last='Robbins'] is an excellent two-way player for Archbishop Wood. His ability to play as both a tight end and outside linebacker is excellent. At both positions, he showed good size (6'3") and athleticism. As an outside linebacker, he is excellent at playing in space. He reads plays well and makes plays in the open field at a high rate. He can also hold contain and blitz off the edge. Then, as a tight end, he was a different maker. He was used all over the formation. He was also used in motion. He has perfected the flat route. His ability to catch the ball in traffic is good. Then you add in excellent hands. He also shows a good ability to block. Robbins is a complete player on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights! <a href="https://twitter.com/ColinThompson_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ColinThompson_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDaft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDaft</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/paupaupau5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@paupaupau5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDanHunt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDanHunt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGoettner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGoettner</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_vogs12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_vogs12</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NewkirkCoach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NewkirkCoach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachB6ix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachB6ix</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachReich2207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachReich2207</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_CoachMarinello?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_CoachMarinello</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JackPConnell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackPConnell</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidBRobbins1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DavidBRobbins1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AW_VikingsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AW_VikingsFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/PNRNNZ4ofJ">pic.twitter.com/PNRNNZ4ofJ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1181647' first='David' last='Robbins'] (@DavidRobbins_33) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidRobbins_33/status/1986125785648796008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693070"],"_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-69b74f7e5e5ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1693070' first='Jeffrey' last='Wasilchak'] is a good linebacker prospect. He is an old-school linebacker who made numerous tackles inside the box last season. His ability to read plays and make upfield tackles is excellent. He is also a good tackler who rarely misses. He also showed a good ability to chase plays down and make tackles. Then he played as a fullback on offense. He took the same mindset, except he ran the ball. He was even used as a wildcat quarterback, where he took direct snaps. It was a sight to see as he took snaps and ran downhill. Wascilchak epitomizes what a football player is. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my defensive highlights from my Soph/Jr years! 214 Total Tackles!💥<a href="https://t.co/AdaXaUVDzO">https://t.co/AdaXaUVDzO</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1693070' first='Jeffrey' last='Wasilchak'] (@JeffreyWaz20) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffreyWaz20/status/2001114961167196576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["953532"],"_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-69b9b8f396fc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='953532' first='Manny' last='Regus'] is a good edge defender for PCC. He gets off the ball extremely quickly. He has a quick 1st step and fires out of his stance. He also has good quickness and burst. This allows him to get around offensive tackles that try to block him. He also uses his hands well by ripping through the body of an offensive lineman. He also has good closing speed to chase down players in the backfield. He is especially good at chasing down quarterbacks. On a talented PCC team, Regus stands out as well. He should have a big senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my week 0-7 film! 6' 235 EDGE<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLehmeier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLehmeier</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DL_Coach_Mazur?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DL_Coach_Mazur</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJayBell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJayBell</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://t.co/KR9YdCGl0z">https://t.co/KR9YdCGl0z</a> <a href="https://t.co/hTyGEvqWLM">pic.twitter.com/hTyGEvqWLM</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='953532' first='Manny' last='Regus'] Jr (@mannyregus7) <a href="https://twitter.com/mannyregus7/status/1977109230416281804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258062"],"_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-69b9b8f39702a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1258062' first='Matthias' last='Sergeon'] has limited film, but he shows excellent skills as a free safety. He has great size (6'2") and shows good closing speed as well. The biggest strength is his tackling. His ability to read the play and come upfield to tackle is excellent. He is also a heavy hitter. His ability to hit receivers going over the middle is excellent. He also shows excellent coverage skills. Sergeon should play a lot more and make an impact next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Delaware Valley Preview<a href="https://t.co/gPQDCRQlf0">https://t.co/gPQDCRQlf0</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1258062' first='Matthias' last='Sergeon'] (@msergeon7) <a href="https://twitter.com/msergeon7/status/1965453516685902204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1341031"],"_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-69b9b8f397071"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1341031' first='Isaac' last='Ingram'] showed good ability last year as a cornerback for Lower Merion. Unfortunately, he got hurt and missed part of the season. Still, you see his skills as a cornerback. He has a linebacker's mindset as a cornerback. I say that because of the way he tackles. He is an excellent tackler in the open field. Plus, when he is a physical tackler, ball carriers feel his punishment. He also shows good coverage skills. If the ball is thrown near him, he usually can get his hands on the ball to knock it down. He also chases plays down all over the field at a high rate. Ingram has a chance to be a good player going into next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mid-Season Junior Year Highlights <br>Weeks 1-6<br>Solo Tackles: 20<br>1 TFL<br>1 FBR<br>1 Caused Fumble <br>Total Tackles: A lot <a href="https://twitter.com/DELCOFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DELCOFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAPrepVarsity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepVarsity</a> <a href="https://t.co/nU0HxxqfXY">https://t.co/nU0HxxqfXY</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1341031' first='Isaac' last='Ingram'] (@isaacingram2027) <a href="https://twitter.com/isaacingram2027/status/1972064699752894935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->