Under Pressure: Midseason’s Top Sack Leaders

<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>As the season hits the halfway point, several defensive playmakers have set themselves apart putting consistent pressure on the QB. Take a look at the state's sack leaders through week 5.</strong></h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Franklin leads the state in sacks midway through the season with 9.5. 6'1” 220 lbs. he's one of the most under recruited players in the 2027 class still without an offer but possesses D1 ability. He's a difficult block for any high school linemen using his explosive first step and active hands. He's able to convert speed into power quickly to collapse the pocket off the edge. What stands out most is his ability to keep blockers off his body with accurate hand placement and athleticism as he closes on the QB. Needs one more sack to pass his total from 2025. Whoever lands him as a commit is getting a steal.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LukeFranklin_81/status/2102620469870620897 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Camac is an attacking defender off the edge that has racked up 9 sacks halfway through the season. Gains immediate penetration with great reactionary quickness to the snap and play location. He's relentless in pursuit of the ball often being able to make plays behind the LOS from the back side. Powerful at the contact point, his strength and leverage allow him to fight through blockers then he uses his short area burst to redirect to the QB. He's recorded a sack in every game this season and also has 7 QB hurries.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Andrews leads the 2029 class with 8.5 sacks and is having a break out year. 6'4” 210 lbs. he's got ideal length for the position and his lean frame gives him great growth potential to add mass. His athleticism shows in his movement and body control. Excellent bend and flexibility, he's able to beat blockers by running the arc off the edge. High ceiling prospect that should see his recruiting stock on the rise continuing on the same trajectory.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Torres has been a difference maker in the strong Centennial defense for several years and is building on that as a junior with 8.5 sacks in addition to his 46 tackles. Plays much bigger than his 5'10” 180 lb. frame he's smart, instinctive, and highly productive. He's quick to diagnose the play and react to his reads. His fast trigger and downhill playing style puts himself in position to make game changing plays. Coming from his OLB as a blitzer, he's able to time out his breaks and shoot gaps before blockers can get to the spot allowing him to be a playmaker behind the LOS.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Teeples is one PRZ's top ranked defensive linemen in the 2027 class and the #25 prospect overall. In just 4 games this season, he has 8 sacks and 9 tackles for loss. Outstanding combination of physical profile and athleticism at 6'4” 285 lbs. He's disruptive to opposing offenses being able to dominate and move the LOS to his advantage. His athleticism gives him a good arsenal of block defeating moves showing he can work through or around opponents using speed or power. Racked up 12 D1 offers before committing to Utah in the spring.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TikiTeeples/status/2096298406406951010 </div></figure>