PRZMI Underrated Dream Team: Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 class has loads of talent, but not every prospect is receiving the recognition they deserve. In this edition, we'll be highlighting a number of prospects at each position defensively that have flashed real upside, produced consistently and have plenty more to be unlocked!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">DB</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613533' first='Brandon' last='Holman'], </strong><em>Zeeland West: </em>Super freak athlete. Tests well and has the film to back it up! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2065111' first='Kam' last='Reynolds'], </strong><em>Saginaw Swan Valley: </em>One of the most natural athletes in the state on either side of the ball. Going to have a HUGE senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1615696' first='Adam' last='Narr'], </strong><em>Macomb Lutheran North: </em>Great athlete with superior instincts and a nose for the ball. Absolutely an overlooked prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613779' first='Sawyer' last='Stuyfzand'], </strong><em>Hudsonville: </em>Great man coverage, fluid athlete that finds the ball and makes plays! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1682879' first='Brayden' last='Carpenter'], </strong><em>Three Rivers: </em>Underrated at an under recruited school. Great athlete, superior ballhawk. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">LB</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1581331' first='Ryan' last='Kerry'], </strong><em>Rockford: </em>Instinctual, athletic linebacker. Comes from a great system and will be extremely productive again this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1680107' first='Hayden' last='Durling'],</strong><em><strong> </strong>Haslett:</em> Bit of a hidden gem. Hard nosed downhill LB that brings the boom. One of the top defensive players in the Capital Area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1685028' first='Sawyer' last='Cullin'],</strong><em> North Branch: </em>Small school hidden gem! Physical, nasty and cerebral. Do your homework! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">DL</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687382' first='Zion' last='Malone'], </strong><em>Canton</em>: Fills and controls gaps. Great at breaking loose and making plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687646' first='Caleb' last='Lane'], </strong><em>Harper Woods: </em>One of the most relentless players in the trenches. Non-stop motor with a mean streak. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">EDGE</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2224231' first='Jett' last='Esterline'],</strong><em><strong> </strong>Jackson Lumen Christi: </em>Endless motor, great bend and a deep bag of moves. Will slot in nicely with other top pieces along the JLC defensive line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2085548' first='Gavin' last='Bouma'], </strong><em>Grand Rapids South Christian: </em>Phenomenal film. Super explosive out of his stance, great bag of tricks and the physicality to flat-out overpower weaker linemen. Going to be in for a huge senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->