New 2027 Defenders To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These new 2027 defenders are seeing their recruitment pick up...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2197309"],"_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-6a0362b2d421c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A productive linebacker flying under the radar south of Atlanta, Nowell is a metro-area defender who played consistent football last season as a junior. The physically-gifted 6-foot-3 225-pounder was one of the leaders of the Mustang defense, securing 75 tackles (third on the team), with one sack, one INT, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and a blocked punt on special teams. He plays hard, fights off blocks, and should be even better next fall as a senior. He's earned offers this spring from Austin Peay, Wofford, and Ohio after earning several earlier offers in the winter. He's one to know about in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207410"],"_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-6a0362b2d4250"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more underrated defensive linemen in Cobb County, Montford is a big, physical defender who knows how to find his way into the backfield. He can deliver a big hit on the ball-carrier and is coming off a disruptive junior season where he made 30 tackles and 11 TFLs. The 6-foot-3 275-pounder plays hard, shows easy D1-caliber potential, and currently holds offers from Kennesaw State, East Carolina, Miami (OH), among others. He's bound for a really strong final season and could push for All-Region status if he continues to work hard and develop in the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207426"],"_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-6a0362b2d4274"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper Middle Georgia defensive back who reacts quickly against the pass, Ingram is a sure-tackling defender who can play multiple positions in the secondary. He's an underrated small-town prospect from Kathleen who plays hard and consistently finds his way to the ball. The active 6-foot-0 190-pounder made 91 tackles, nine TFLs, three INTs, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. He earned his first offer recently from Samford and could see more come his way this summer. He's another rising senior who will be added top the next rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207434"],"_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-6a0362b2d4293"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A ball-hawking cornerback flying under the radar in Griffin, Stinson is a weapon on defense due to his instincts, ball-skills, and natural speed. He can lock down receivers on the perimeter and plays the ball like a wideout when locating it in the air. He brings natural talent, he's an above-average athlete, and shined in coverage last year as a junior. The Spalding defensive back picked off three passes last season to go along with 42 tackles and eight more pass-breakups. His stock is rising, and his Prep Redzone ranking will too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207445"],"_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-6a0362b2d42b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A physically-gifted edge defender who plays fast and is bound for a really strong senior season, Price stands at around 6-foot-3 and 220-pounds who knows how to play the run and wrap up the ball-carrier. He brings a muscular frame with above-average instincts and a physical style of play. Price's recruitment is in the rise with new offers this spring from Middle Tennessee State and UT-Chattanooga. He has the physical tools and the potential to have an outstanding final season for the Milton Eagles in 2026. Look for more offers to possibly come his way over the next two weeks and into the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->