2029 Rankings: Spring Additions on Defense and Special Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Editor's note:</em></strong><em> Prep RedZone's Spring Rankings Update window means savings for you. Throughout the entirety of the cycle, you can save 40% off an annual or two-year subscription by using the offer code “Guerin40” at checkout. This will unlock all rankings and subsequent content at the discounted rate. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/subscribe">Get in the game here.</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 38 new additions to the Prep RedZone Class of 2029 rankings, you already know the next crop of players is here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And with the 14 new faces on defense and special teams, you should know it's time to start recognizing them as names to learn.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big-hitting linebackers. Edge-pinning linemen. Cover corners. Game-changing safeties. And, for good measure a three-way kicker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They're all here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No, not all of them have blazed their trail on the varsity level yet. But as they prepare to wrap up their first calendar year of high school, they're all ready.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's introduce you to the first 14 additions to the Spring Rankings Cycle.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1858340' first='Jonathan' last='Mason']</strong> DB, St. James - Rangy safety put up 21 tackles for the Sharks last fall in nine games and will be asked to do even more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1896727' first='Blake' last='Gaul']</strong> K/P, Mauldin - Three-way specialist is about to be a very, very busy man for the Mavericks this fall, and his leg is ready for the job</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1816941' first='Robert' last='Wynns']</strong> LB, Marion - New Swamp Foxes' staff has yet another youngster to be excited about come this fall&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2205280' first='Jamaar' last='Green']</strong> ATH, Catawba Ridge - Will also see some time on offense and special teams, but he's a budding corner first</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2205279' first='Delton' last='Jackson']</strong> DL, AC Flora - Will have the benefit of developing without much pressure amid a star-studded lineup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2124330' first='Brayden' last='Glunt']</strong> DB, Riverside - Safety already possesses an excellent field awareness and doesn't mind moving up into the second tier</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1818240' first='Bryce' last='Glunt']</strong> LB, Riverside - Hybrid defender shows a solid ability against the run and pass alike</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2205271' first='Takym' last='Raysor']</strong> LB, CA Johnson - His “dry” run finished with 24 tackles and a couple fumble recoveries, and now he goes to work</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819317' first='Mason' last='Ellis']</strong> LB, Ninety Six - Has also spent some time at tight end, and his linebacker duties will continue to grow, as well&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2205165' first='Shikeem' last='Witherspoon']</strong> ATH, Lancaster - Not a surprise to see the Bruins produce yet another two-way player capable to putting up some excellent production</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2205157' first='Javon' last='Besselieu']</strong> DL, Andrews - Has potential to be the next big edge production guy for the Yellow Jackets after putting up 46 tackles last fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1818578' first='Jakarie' last='Latimer']</strong> DB, Irmo - Checks every physical box necessary and looks like he's about to be a three-year varsity starter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823430' first='MJ' last='Conner'] </strong>ATH, Indian Land (pictured) - The next Conner in the Indian Land clubhouse starred on JV before jumping up to the top level for the playoffs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1825312' first='Ziyre' last='McFadden']</strong> DB, Lake City - Absolute production monster already has five interceptions heading into his sophomore season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->