5 2028 Defenders Everyone Should Have Their Eyes On

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome back!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we're looking towards the defensive side of the ball and are watching 5 2028s we expect huge junior seasons from this upcoming fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, be sure to take a look at their film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1092251"],"_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-6a3352b27f020"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1092251' first='Zion' last='Westry'] is a talented DB I think will have a ton of success this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Westry is a gifted DB who can come up with big stops against the run and pass. Westry has great instincts and is terrific at flying to the ball- against the run, Westry is terrific in pursuit and has also shown the ability to strip the ball and create turnovers. In coverage, Westry is tough to beat downfield, has great ball skills, and frequently breaks up passes- he came away with some huge stops in the red zone and deep downfield last fall.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I think what impresses me most with Westry's tape is how willing and talented of a tackler he is- he takes terrific angles, wraps up really well, and is always willing to come downfield and deliver big hits, no matter who has the ball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Westry's film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17431232/68d57df88b5e2d5ff78a8bdfu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3352b27f20e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643074"],"_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-6a3352b27f26d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1643074' first='Wyatt' last='Baty'] is a talented up-and-coming LB from Spain Park we all should watch for this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"I'm really impressed with Baty's instincts and ability to make plays in pursuit- he does a great job tracking the ball and hustles across the field to come up with impressive stops against the run and pass. Baty is a dominant run defender, he consistently flies downhill to fill in rushing lanes, fight off blockers, and stop the run behind or near the line of scrimmage.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Baty is just as good at defending the pass. He can cover lots of space, is quick to break on the ball, and can also be utilized as a blitzer, constantly finding ways to make opposing quarterbacks' lives harder.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baty has some great tape, see for yourself below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18181290/69723cf2b4632078464cee16u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3352b27f296"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1658211"],"_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-6a3352b27f2e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1658211' first='Cameron' last='Clifton'] is a talented defender from Homewood I think has a huge season ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Clifton is an athletic defender who is an every-down threat to opposing offenses. Clifton is dominant against the run- he's great at tracking the ball, can work around offensive linemen, and has the tackling and pursuit skills to quickly catch and wrap up the ballcarrier for stops.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Clifton is really talented at stopping the run, but can also produce out in coverage as well. He has the speed and vision to provide good coverage downfield and quickly reacts to and prevents pass catchers from creating big plays.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at Clifton's film below, you'll be impressed:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18373297/6927bf5e804979f842c1703eu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3352b27f30a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["609851"],"_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-6a3352b27f356"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='609851' first='Antonio' last='Wynn'] is a rangy LB who's coming off an dominant second season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Wynn is a dominant run defender who is a constant force in the backfield. Wynn is quick off the snap, tracks the ball, and quickly works his way around offensive linemen to get to the ball carrier and make stops.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm most impressed with Wynn's pursuit skills- he plays with a ton of effort, has great closing speed, and does a great job wrapping up the ball carrier and not allowing extra yards after making contact.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wynn has a ton of potential heading into this fall, be sure to watch his tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17431202/693cf53d1f31bec855cb9859u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3352b27f37b"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1638993"],"_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-6a3352b27f3c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1638993' first='Reginald' last='Ward'] is a talented defender from Williamson that I think will become a top player in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Ward is highly athletic, plays with a ton of speed, and is really quick to react, consistently flying around the field to create huge stops against the run and pass. Ward is a really productive pass rusher- he's explosive off the snap and overwhelms OTs with his speed, quickly working his way into the backfield to generate tons of pressure and rack up sacks.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ward is just as productive in coverage- he does a great job taking away pass catchers underneath and has the ball skills to rack up some impressive PBUs and INTs. Ward is going to be a problem for offenses over the next few seasons. He can do so many things well already and is a player everyone should look out for.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ward has some great tape below, make sure you give him a watch:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19343743/68beef4d2172dda1ab4262ecu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3352b27f3ea"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->