252’s Leading Tacklers After Week One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we head into week two, several athletes made a difference on the defensive side of the ball in week one, showing offenses that if you plan to go to their side of the field, you may want to reevaluate your game plan for the week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2343821,"_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-6a8c4f8aaca93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'10 185-pounder is listed as a QB/LB, so it makes sense that it is easy to read opposing offenses, doing so to the tune of 16 tackles in their opening win against West Craven. Williams had 10 solo tackles and assisted on six more. The junior playmaker also registered a quarterback hurry in the game. One to watch in the '28 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2343838,"_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-6a8c4f8aacb44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Not to be outdone by his teammate, Dunlap registered 15 tackles in the win against West Craven. He started his senior year off in the way he ended his junior year, with great production from his linebacker spot, as he logged 107 tackles in '25. He had 8 solo tackles and 7 assisted, with one tackle for loss in the game. Look for his production to continue throughout the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2249975"],"_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-6a8c4f8aacbb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'0 200-pounder had a great opening game for APA, logging 14 tackles in the game. He had 5 solo tackles and 9 assisted tackles, picking up where he left off in the state championship in 2025, where he recorded 13 tackles against Cary Christian, and a team-leading 113 tackles last fall. Grady currently holds three offers, with his most recent being from St. Norbert College. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2221549"],"_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-6a8c4f8aacc52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeFilippo is a name that shows up over and over again as a true enforcer on the defensive side of the ball, and I am sure he is one that opposing offenses know as well. He finished week one with 13 tackles, with 8 solo tackles and five of them being assisted. He also recorded three tackles for loss in the game. In 2025, he had an eye-popping 163 tackles on the year, and he has started 2026 in the same fashion. Look for colleges to begin to take notice very soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2343927,"_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-6a8c4f8aaccba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'2 195-pounder started his junior year off the right way, with a team-leading 12 tackles. That number was good for more than he had in all of 2025, so he is starting the year off in a good light. He helped lead the Bears to a 44-12 win over Gates County in week one. He had four solo tackles and 8 assisted, and also recovered a fumble in the game. Look for colleges to take notice of his abilities and his frame this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->