Defensive Prospects to Add to the Recruiting Board

<p>It is the peak of recruiting season, marked by visits, camps, offers, commitments, and decommitments. Coaches from over 800 teams are searching for the next standout prospect. They are also looking for team players, leaders, and DAWGs across all levels of football. Below are several prospects who are currently under the radar but deserve a spot on your recruiting board.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1355451' first='Ja'Den' last='Byrd'] may be small in stature, but he's a stout, two-gap plug who can overpower and extend against offensive linemen while applying pressure to the quarterback from the interior. Byrd is worth the watch.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jaybyrd234/status/1920629968800760050?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2144355' first='Stedman' last='Wiley'] is going to garner more attention this fall. He's versatile as he can play both safety and off-ball corner at the next level. Wiley displays solid read-and-react ability in the deep thirds, flashing strong zone coverage. Keep an eye on him.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/stedmanwiley1/status/2029214250367938565?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2166974' first='Lexxon' last='Johnson'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He's Highland's top tackler in space. He displays a quick first step, flashing the ability to shoot through gaps. Johnson can stack and shed effectively at the point of attack. Expect him to open up some eyes this fall. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/lexxonjohnson0/status/2026866537898934460?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1237288' first='Boosie' last='Hardaway'] is flying under the radar and has next-level potential. He's a strong run defender, executing tackles with good pad level and technique. Additionally, he possesses solid lower-body power, allowing him to drive offensive linemen back into the pocket and create pressure from within.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Boosie2Shiesty/status/2028594123456803096?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2065714' first='Cordale' last='Guy'] is going to garner more attention this fall. He racked up 42 tackles (23 solo), 10 sacks, and seven tackles for loss last season. He's lengthy, quick, and can make tackles in space at the point of attack. Guy will be an impact player this season.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CordaleGu/status/1929242776442384535?s=20 </div></figure>    <p></p>

It is the peak of recruiting season, marked by visits, camps, offers, commitments, and decommitments. Coaches from over 800 teams are searching for the next standout prospect. They are also looking for team players, leaders, and DAWGs across all levels of football. Below are several prospects who are currently under the radar but deserve a spot on your recruiting board.