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Impact Defenders: Recruits Coming Off Big Week 3 Performances

Impact Defenders: Recruits Coming Off Big Week 3 Performances
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Sam Erman
Sam Erman September 8, 2026 @ 04:07 PM
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Peyton Brumbaugh
Peyton Brumbaugh 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB | 2027
KY
Peyton Moatz
Peyton Moatz 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB | 2029
KY
Macarius Smith
Macarius Smith 5'10" | 163 lbs | LB/RB | 2029
KY
Jude Evans
Jude Evans 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH | 2028
KY
Jonah Arnett
Jonah Arnett 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2027
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 is in the books, and we're going to highlight some elite defensive performances today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382609"],"_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-6aa0569d3a6aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brumbaugh has a big frame that looks like it could hold up on Saturdays. He's strong, has good length and power, and does a lot of his best work near the line of scrimmage. He's been a tackling machine, but week three was on another level, putting up a ridiculous 29 tackles. He plays downhill, gets off blocks, and consistently finds his way to the football through traffic. That's a huge night regardless of position or opponent. To me, Brumbaugh is easily one of the more underrated guys in the class right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1200719"],"_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-6aa0569d3a703"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arnett is an underrated recruit who does a good job patrolling the back end and keeping things in front of him. He's got good length, good burst, and closes ground in a hurry once he sees the play develop. He was all over the field in week three, putting up 14 tackles and a fumble recovery. He consistently finds the football and doesn't give up many easy plays behind him. Arnett feels like someone who could end up being a steal for the right program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106532"],"_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-6aa0569d3a749"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evans is off to a fast start and is someone we highlighted a few months back as a guy to keep an eye on. He's a versatile two-way player with good range and speed. He scored 2 TDs on the ground and then turned around and put up 15 tackles on defense in week 3. I like the way he moves around the field and how often he seems to find his way to the football. He's doing a little bit of everything right now, and the start to the year is backing up what we saw from him heading into the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116541"],"_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-6aa0569d3a78a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a young recruit who looks like he's taken a big step from year one to year two. He's playing with more confidence, flying to the football, and looks stronger when he gets there. He finished week three with 13 tackles and has been consistent since the start of the season, and he looks much more comfortable within the defense. The game seems to be slowing down for him, and he's playing faster because of it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382597"],"_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-6aa0569d3a7ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moatz is a young DB who is starting to find his way on the field and looks more comfortable with each game. He's got good vision and reaction speed and does a nice job trusting what he sees and getting to the football. He had a big week three, putting up 12 tackles, 1 TFL, and an interception. It seems like everything is starting to click for him on the field, and he's starting to make a name for himself in the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Week 3 is in the books, and we're going to highlight some elite defensive performances today.

Peyton Brumbaugh

Peyton Brumbaugh

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Peyton
Brumbaugh LB
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
205
HS
Estill County
|
KY
Impact Defenders: Recruits Coming Off Big Week 3 Performances
Brumbaugh has a big frame that looks like it could hold up on Saturdays. He’s strong, has good...
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Peyton Brumbaugh

State: Kentucky
School: Estill County
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Jonah Arnett

Jonah Arnett

KY
ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 175
POS ATH
CLASS 2027
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Jonah
Arnett ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
175
HS
Raceland
|
KY
Impact Defenders: Recruits Coming Off Big Week 3 Performances
Arnett is an underrated recruit who does a good job patrolling the back end and keeping things in...
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Jonah Arnett

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State: Kentucky
School: Raceland
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Highlights

Jude Evans

Jude Evans

KY
ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS ATH
CLASS 2028
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Jude
Evans ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Owensboro Catholic
|
KY
Impact Defenders: Recruits Coming Off Big Week 3 Performances
Evans is off to a fast start and is someone we highlighted a few months back as a...
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Jude Evans

State: Kentucky
School: Owensboro Catholic
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Highlights

Macarius Smith

Macarius Smith

KY
LB/RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 163
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2029
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Macarius
Smith LB/RB
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
Weight
163
HS
Graves County
|
KY
Impact Defenders: Recruits Coming Off Big Week 3 Performances
Smith is a young recruit who looks like he’s taken a big step from year one to year...
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Macarius Smith

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State: Kentucky
School: Graves County
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Highlights

Peyton Moatz

Peyton Moatz

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB
CLASS 2029
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Peyton
Moatz DB
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
Boyd County
|
KY
Impact Defenders: Recruits Coming Off Big Week 3 Performances
Moatz is a young DB who is starting to find his way on the field and looks more...
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Peyton Moatz

State: Kentucky
School: Boyd County
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