2029 Defenders To Be Added To The Latest Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2029 defenders will be added up the next Prep Redzone rankings...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2428410"],"_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-6ac3f263cd4e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An impressive linebacker on the rise in Macon, Jackson is a physical defender who strikes behind his pads and consistent finds his way to the ball. Just a sophomore Jackson is showing he can bring toughness and physicality needed to not only lead a defense, but possibly play at the next level. He's one of the state's leading tacklers in the 2029 class and shows easy Power Four potential through the first several games of his sophomore season. The Middle Georgia defender has made an eye-opening 61 tackles and five TFLs so far this season. He's made at least 10 tackles in three of his last four games and still has his best football ahead of him. Look for Jackson to be one of the highest-ranked 2029 defenders in Macon when the next rankings are updates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2428438"],"_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-6ac3f263cd549"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fast-rising sophomore linebacker from the Atlanta area, Riley is a physically-gifted defender who will be an easy addition to the next rankings update after a very strong start to his 2026 season. Through his first five games the big city defender has secured 60 tackles, 12 TFLs and five sacks. He's been incredibly productive and looks an easy Power Four prospect down the road. He's made at least 10 tackles in every game and has lived in the backfield, showing he can create consistent chaos in the backfield. He's one of the hardest and most physical tacklers in the area and will only improve over the next three seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2428441"],"_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-6ac3f263cd596"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another Atlanta-area sophomore having a big start to the season, MCCoy is another vicious defender who can deliver a sound hit behind his pads. He shows strong instincts against the run, wraps up properly, and already looks like a future D1 prospect. He plays hard and is already making a big impact for a strong Westlake team. In just his second season, McCoy has been one of the Lion's leading tacklers, making 52 of them so far through his first six games. He's played against tough competition and will be one of the region's highest-ranked defenders for the upcoming 2029 rankings update. In addition to his respectable number of tackles, McCoy has also made four tackles behind the line of scrimmage with one sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2428443"],"_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-6ac3f263cd5dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A multi-sport athlete from South Georgia to keep an eye on moving forward, McMurry is an instinctive defender who runs well, taking good angles, and knows how to make a big tackle in the open field. An impressive pitcher on the baseball diamond, McMurry is a fast-rising linebacker who is one of the region's more productive defenders through the first several weeks of the season. The Guyton, Georgia native is a tackling machine who has made 52 tackles, two TFLs and has a knack for finding the football when it's on the ground. He's a natural athlete and a promising defender who is playing really through the first six games. He's a 2029 defender to know about who could see his recruitment pick up down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2428457"],"_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-6ac3f263cd620"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A North Georgia linebacker to know about, Riley brings a lengthy 6-foot-1 175-pound frame to the table who can play both on the edge and in the middle of the field. He's tough, gives great effort, and knows how to make a strong tackle on the ball-carrier. He's an above-average athlete who finds his way to the play. His talent and potential is easy to see and he has a chance to push for All-Region honors as a sophomore if he continues to play at a high level. Through his first six games Riley has made 51 tackles, seven TFLs and two pass deflections in coverage. He'll be added to the next rankings update and has a chance to climb it more and more over time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->