Pre-Season Defensive Risers You NEED to Know

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1781960"],"_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-6a8474e926184"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Japp measures in at 6'0 210-pounds splitting his time between linebacker and defensive end. Last season, he accounted for 49 total tackles (21 solo, 28 assisted), 8.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 13 QB pressures, 1 PD, with 1 interception. He has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, lateral quickness, jumping, and change of direction. As a linebacker, he demonstrates good sideline to sideline range. Solid zone coverage skills but excels more attacking the run. As a defensive end he thrives. Japp uses his very good hand strength, strength, and hand placement to consistently move offensive linemen out of the way with ease. Splits double blocks and comes out on top. Japp has a good bull rush to knock OL off their anchor and uses his relentless pursuit to chase the QB out into open space. Look out for Japp going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2101612"],"_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-6a8474e926229"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fowler measures in at 5'10 160-pounds playing FS/WR. Last season, he had 19 total tackles (6 solo, 13 assisted), 2 INT, with 3 receptions for 66 yards. Fowler has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, jumping, good speed, and change of direction. Very good read and reaction speed. Smooth and controlled back pedal with great hip fluidity to match receivers breaking out into their route. He has good man coverage skills and very good closing quickness. Good timing on pass break ups. Good zone coverage skills. Fowler isn't afraid of tackling in the run support game and assisting. Good tackling and makes his presence known. Looking forward to seeing how he continues to develop as a player!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["984638"],"_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-6a8474e9262ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is an all-around linebacker for Grand Junction. Measures in at 6'0 210-pounds. Last season, he had 95 total tackles (64 solo, 31 assisted), 9 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD, with 4 FF. He has good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, speed, change of direction, good acceleration, and jumping. Very good read and reaction speed. Very good sideline to sideline range and into his zone responsibility. He's all over the field helping teammates finish tackles as well. Very good tackling. Uses his strength to stop the ball carrier in their tracks. Great blitzing and stuffing gaps. Very good take off speed and block shedding. Gets low and out leverages the offensive line to knock them off their anchor. Williams has good zone coverage skills as well. Must watch linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2119745"],"_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-6a847c6926493"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chyzy measures in at 5'10 170-pounds playing DB/RB for Ponderosa. He had 44 total tackles (27 solo, 17 assisted), 1 TFL, 5 PD, 1 FF, and 1 FR, with 15 carries for 48 yards with 2 touchdowns. Chyzy has good athletic ability due to very good balance, good speed, acceleration, change of direction, and jumping. Good back pedal and good hip fluidity to match receivers breaking into their route. Very good read and reaction speed. Chyzy stays stride for stride with the receiver and uses his very good closing quickness to disrupt passes. Good tackling skills. As a running back, he has very good outside running and good inside running. Does a great job of gaining yards after contact due to his balance and elusiveness. Watch out for Chyzy this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1689081"],"_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-6a847c692652f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter measures in at 6'1 190-pounds. The edge rusher had 19 total tackles (12 solo, 7 assisted), 1.5 TFL, 0.5 sacks, 2 PD, and 1 blocked field goal. Carter has good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, acceleration, change of direction, good speed, and jumping. Maintains good read and reaction time. Good bend around the edge showing his ankle flexibility. Carter has good initial quickness out of his stance with good hand speed. Very good get off speed and block shedding ability. He has a smooth swim move and good bull rush. Uses his relentless pursuit to chase down ball carriers out in open space for the tackle. Exciting prospect to watch in Evergreen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->