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Electric Defensive Standouts from Week 3

Electric Defensive Standouts from Week 3
Matt Tate
Matt Tate September 14, 2026 @ 11:21 AM
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Preston Pfaff
Preston Pfaff 5'9" | 187 lbs | LB/ATH | 2029
CO
Dane Giles
Dane Giles 5'10" | 180 lbs | LB/DB | 2027
CO
Jai’Dan Richardson
Jai’Dan Richardson 6'3" | 190 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2028
CO
Easton Jacobs
Easton Jacobs 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB/DB | 2028
CO
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He's a linebacker that can attack the run, while also having the athleticism to cover out in space. Jacobs displays very good read and reaction speed. Does a great processing what is in front of him. Jacobs has very good range. He's consistently all over the field making his presence known. Explosive blitz take off speed and block shedding to get into the backfield. Jacobs displays good strength to rip through blocks and get into the backfield too. Displays relentless pursuit, chasing after the ball carrier to get the tackle. Very good tackling too. Pulls the ball carrier down or stops them in their tracks. Exciting linebacker with a high motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2123998"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa81eecad6f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richardson measures in at 6'3 230-pounds playing DE/TE for George Washington. He had 7 total tackles (4 solo, 3 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 sack, 3 QB pressures, 3 PD, with 2 receptions for 44 yards and 1 touchdown. Richardson has good athletic ability due to very good balance, good acceleration, change of direction, and speed. Richardson displays a good initial quickness out of his stance creating contact first with his opponent. Good bend around the edge. Richardson has a powerful bull rush to knock offensive tackles off their anchor and put pressure on the quarterback. Good job collapsing the pocket as well. Displays good pursuit and will chase the ball carrier out into the open space to get the tackle. Keep an eye on the DE out of George Washington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2171443"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa81eecad73a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pfaff measures in at 5'9 187-pounds playing MLB for Cheyenne Mountain. He had 8 total tackles (6 solo, 2 assisted) against the Air Academy. Pfaff has good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, balance, good acceleration, speed, and change of direction. Demonstrates very good read and reaction speed, especially against the run. Did a great job identifying it's a run, squeezing through the gap and meeting the RB at the LOS. Pfaff has very good sideline to sideline range, consistently helping teammates finish tackles as well. He's a productive run stuffer, stuffing gaps and getting into the backfield. Pfaff has also been a productive special teamer. He'll lay the boom on unsuspecting players making his presence felt throughout the game. He's a rising linebacker to known as he continues to develop!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Bruno Wilkinson ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"165","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Arvada West","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa81eecad7e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilkinson measures in at 5'9 165-pounds playing SS for Arvada West. He had 15 total tackles (11 solo, 4 assisted), 1.5 TFL in the loss against Pine Creek. Wilkinson demonstrates good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, change of direction, and jumping. Good back pedal with good hip fluidity. Wilkinson keeps his eyes on the QB, and is a budding ball hawk. He's not afraid to jump a route and get an interception. He has good timing on pass break ups, and ball tracking skills. Wilkinson will go from his deep zone into the box and still make an impact. Good tackling and not afraid to lay the boom on ball carriers. Good man and zone coverage skills. Wilkinson is a physical safety that can attack the box and cover out wide. Looking forward to seeing how he continues to boost his stock this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140777"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa81eecad836"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Giles measures in at 5'11 185-pounds playing LB for ThunderRidge. He had 15 total tackles (4 solo, 11 assisted), 1 TFL, with 1 PD. Giles has good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, balance, good change of direction, acceleration, and speed. Displays good read and reaction skills. Giles has good range from sideline to sideline and into his zone responsibility. Does a great job trusting what he sees and attacks. When blitzing, he has an explosive blitz take off speed paired with good block shedding to get underneath the OL and into the backfield. Giles was consistently all over the field helping his teammates finish tackles. Very good competitive toughness. He has relentless pursuit. Giles is stout against the run and demonstrates strong tackling ability. Good coverage skills as well.  He's a high motor linebacker that thrives with physicality!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Easton Jacobs

Easton Jacobs

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LB/DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB/DB
CLASS 2028
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Easton
Jacobs LB/DB
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
215
HS
Mesa Ridge
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Electric Defensive Standouts from Week 3
Jacobs had 16 total tackles (9 solo, 7 assisted), 1.5 TFL, with 2 punts for 73 yards getting...
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Jai&#8217;Dan Richardson

Jai’Dan Richardson

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EDGE/TE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 190
POS EDGE/TE
CLASS 2028
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Jai’Dan
Richardson EDGE/TE
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
George Washington
|
CO
Electric Defensive Standouts from Week 3
Richardson measures in at 6’3 230-pounds playing DE/TE for George Washington. He had 7 total tackles (4 solo,...
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Jai’Dan Richardson

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School: George Washington
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Preston Pfaff

Preston Pfaff

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LB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 187
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CLASS 2029
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Preston
Pfaff LB/ATH
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
Weight
187
HS
Cheyenne Mountain
|
CO
Electric Defensive Standouts from Week 3
Pfaff measures in at 5’9 187-pounds playing MLB for Cheyenne Mountain. He had 8 total tackles (6 solo,...
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Bruno Wilkinson

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HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
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Dane Giles

Dane Giles

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LB/DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB/DB
CLASS 2027
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Dane
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Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
HS
Thunderridge
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