Sack Attack: 5 Defenders Bringing the Heat in the WPIAL

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398307"],"_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-6ab32d9f53342"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1398307' first='Jaylen' last='Smith'] is a good defensive lineman. He has a good combination of strength and athleticism. His ability to push back offensive linemen into the offensive backfield is impressive. He can then use his athleticism to chase down quarterbacks. His strength is especially impressive. He can jack up most offensive linemen because of that strength. Add in a motor, and you've got a complete player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior year highlights!!!!! <br>(Ineligible for playoffs due to transfer rules)<a href="https://x.com/PCC_FOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PCC_FOOTBALL</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachLehmeier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLehmeier</a> <a href="https://x.com/DL_Coach_Mazur?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DL_Coach_Mazur</a> <a href="https://x.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://x.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachSDugan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSDugan</a> <a href="https://x.com/coach_willgreen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_willgreen</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachSnyder45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSnyder45</a> <a href="https://x.com/coachdaoust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachdaoust</a> <a href="https://t.co/2JAkv2ZN0w">https://t.co/2JAkv2ZN0w</a> <a href="https://t.co/cIjtaamFDe">pic.twitter.com/cIjtaamFDe</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1398307' first='Jaylen' last='Smith'] (@Jaylens99) <a href="https://x.com/Jaylens99/status/1982928210930348123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /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":"Trenton Grooms","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"220","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Washington","_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-6ab32d9f533be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trenton Grooms is an outstanding athlete. He is also the smallest guy in this article (5'11"), but he is a well-deserving player for the Sack Attack article. He is outstanding at attacking quarterbacks. His ability to fire off the edge and make plays is impressive. Offenses struggle trying to keep him out of the offensive backfield. He is just so explosive that he goes in and around them. As a running back, he shows a good ability to run the ball. He is especially good running it between the tackles. He also catches the ball well out of the backfield. Grooms is an excellent athlete in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great game friday, 55-20 me and my boys brought the W home. we coming for it all🔥<a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Blitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Blitz</a> <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://x.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://x.com/TribLiveHSSN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TribLiveHSSN</a> <a href="https://x.com/PghSportsNow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PghSportsNow</a> <br><br>2-0<br><br>2tds<br><br>1sck<br> <br>92yds <a href="https://t.co/SKIkRYvzHA">pic.twitter.com/SKIkRYvzHA</a></p>&mdash; Trenton (@trentongrooms5) <a href="https://x.com/trentongrooms5/status/2096407910846742887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /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":"Tyler Fuchs","_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":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"230","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"New Castle","_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-6ab32d9f53409"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler Fuchs is an impressive prospect in the 2028 class. He has great size (6'2") and strength. He does a nice job of keeping contain as an edge defender. He has strong arms, and he uses them well. He rips through offensive linemen with his arms. Then his motor is awesome. He can chase down quarterbacks at a high level because of that motor and his strength. He is a good edge defender who attacks quarterbacks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here are some highlights from my sophomore year.<a href="https://t.co/tivTICGPuP">https://t.co/tivTICGPuP</a></p>&mdash; Tyler Fuchs (@Tyler51Fuchs) <a href="https://x.com/Tyler51Fuchs/status/1994456955184664578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623868"],"_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-6ab32d9f5342e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1623868' first='Aris' last='Haniotes'] is a good edge defender. He has great size (6'3") and strength. He is hard to move off his spot. His ability to hold down at the edge position and not be moved is impressive. Then you add in his outstanding motor. He is constantly chasing plays all over the field. That motor gets him to make plays against offenses. Haniotes is a good defensive player who is having an outstanding season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Weeks 1-3 Highlights<a href="https://x.com/COACH_BLEW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@COACH_BLEW</a> <a href="https://x.com/racersfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@racersfootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/UDCoachBelin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UDCoachBelin</a> <a href="https://x.com/Towson_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Towson_FB</a> <a href="https://x.com/JustinSchietsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JustinSchietsFB</a> <a href="https://x.com/valpoufootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valpoufootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachEggerling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEggerling</a> <a href="https://x.com/FORDHAMFOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FORDHAMFOOTBALL</a> <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://x.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a> <a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://t.co/lwB8Ai2E7W">https://t.co/lwB8Ai2E7W</a></p>&mdash; 6&#039;3 240 | C/O 27 | Edge / DE/ JACK (@ArisHaniotes27) <a href="https://x.com/ArisHaniotes27/status/2102553824410099843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1181790"],"_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-6ab32d9f5344e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1181790' first='Davaughn' last='Jones'] is an explosive edge and linebacker. He is a good athlete with excellent size (6'3"). He gets off the ball quickly. He has one of the fastest get-offs. Offensive tackles struggle to deal with him. He goes in and around them most of the time. Then he has a motor that never quits. He is constantly chasing and making plays. He also played as an off-the-ball linebacker. He is good at that position. He can chase plays sideline-to-sideline. Jones is a good defensive player who rushes the passer well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 0-3 highlight tape🐶🐶 <br><br>Weight 205 Height 6'3 40 Yd 4.63 <a href="https://x.com/CoachO_Neill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachO_Neill</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachStyles_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachStyles_</a> <a href="https://x.com/coachmeyer412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachmeyer412</a> <a href="https://x.com/drew15martin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drew15martin</a> <a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://x.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://x.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachBT02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBT02</a> <a href="https://x.com/247recruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247recruiting</a> <a href="https://x.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://x.com/Martin_Miami_HC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Martin_Miami_HC</a> <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://x.com/Woodyhighfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Woodyhighfb</a> <a href="https://x.com/jamesohagan285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jamesohagan285</a> <a href="https://t.co/kOjElNlnwv">https://t.co/kOjElNlnwv</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1181790' first='Davaughn' last='Jones'] (@Davaughnjones16) <a href="https://x.com/Davaughnjones16/status/2098923099039175064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->