Breakout 2028 Defenders To Know In Georgia

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These underrated 2028 defenders are in store for breakout seasons this fall...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2092725"],"_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-6a30441095094"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper linebacker to know about in Savannah, Young is a quick-reacting defender with terrific closing speed when attacking the ball-carrier. He's dependable in space who plays fast and knows how to wrap up properly. One of the top 2028 defenders in the region, Young brings a strong 6-foot-1 205-pound frame and was extremely productive last fall as a sophomore, securing 90 total tackles with five TFLs, two sacks and two INTs. He showed easy D1-talent last season and could be in store for a giant junior year in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2228804"],"_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-6a304410950e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A thick, powerful defensive tackle in rural Georgia, Williams is a small-town defender who can overpower opposing linemen in the region. Just a sophomore, Williams created plenty of chaos on the backfield last season due to his big 6-foot-1 300-pound frame and max-effort mentality. He's a run-stuffing lineman who eats space and clogs running holes in the trenches. His play in year two was promising and if he continues to develop and progress over the next two months then he could be in store for a possible breakout junior season this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2176436"],"_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-6a3044109510b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An instinctive South Georgia defensive back who shined on one of the best team's in the nation last year as a sophomore, Guion is a lean, athletic defensive back who helped lead the way in the secondary for the state-champion Yellow Jackets. He shows quick feet and change of direction along with impressive closing speed and the ability to make a key tackle in the open field. As impressive as he appeared as a sophomore, the 5-foot-11 165-pounder could be one of the best overall defensive backs not only in the region next fall, but across South Georgia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1974748"],"_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-6a3044109512d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A powerful pass-rusher who can line up at both inside linebacker and out on the edge, Butler brings good size and natural strength at 5-foot-11 205-pounds. He plays hard, brings above-average quickness, and showed the ability to attack the quarterback. The small-town defender at Coffee made 75 tackles last season as a sophomore to go along with seven TFLs, four sacks, and one INT in coverage. He can absolutely play somewhere at the next level and is currently ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 27 LB prospect in the state for the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2228942"],"_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-6a3044109514e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A playmaking safety from Southeast Georgia, Coleman is a natural defensive back who has np problem flying down to make a strong hit on the ball-carrier. He's light, but he plays fast and was one of the top young defensive backs in the region last fall. The quick, promising 2028 defender made 61 tackles last season with one INT and two more pass-breakups. He's a natural in the secondary who could see some possible D1 interest and offers come his way if he can add more weight and have another big season this fall as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->