Halfway Point: Midseason Defensive Risers

<!-- 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":"Nolan Bilby","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_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":"ThunderRidge","_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-6abfcef4f034b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bilby measures in at 6'4 180-pounds, playing DE/S for ThunderRidge. He has 43 total tackles (30 solo, 13 assisted), 7 TFL, 7 sacks, 5 QB pressures, 1 INT, 2 PD, and 1 FF. Bilby is a very versatile prospect at times lining up as safety and defensive end during the same game. Very good athletic ability due to his very good balance, acceleration, change of direction, good speed, and jumping. Very good initial quickness. Explosive burst out of his stance paired with a very smooth bend around the edge to get around the OT into the backfield. High motor. Very good get off and block shedding. Strong tackler with a good bull rush. Very good read and reaction speed. When he's lined up at safety, he'll come down from his zone and create initial contact against the run. Does good at re-routing opponents and disrupting plays. Bilby is a hard hitter that is making an impact on this defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1318056"],"_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-6abfcef4f03b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bennett Battaglia measures in at 6'1 205-pounds. Throughout the season, he has 61 total tackles (24 solo, 37 assisted), 4 TFL, 2 sacks, 4 QB pressures, 1 FR, and 1 PD. He displays good athletic ability due to his very good speed, good acceleration, jumping, balance, lateral quickness, and change of direction. Bennett Battaglia has good read and reaction speed. Trusts what he sees and makes the play. He has good sideline to sideline range and into his zone responsibility. Bennett Battaglia does a good job disrupting the pass with his zone coverage or blitzing the QB. Explosive blitz take off speed and uses his low pad level paired with good block shedding to get through the OL into the backfield. Uses his strength to wrap up ball carriers and pull them down. He's having a good season so far!</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":"Nolan Mattoon","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"150","_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":"Mead","_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-6abfcef4f044a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mattoon measures in at 5'8 150-pounds. The cornerback has been a rising player in our great box state. He has 17 total tackles (10 solo, 7 assisted), 4 INT, and 4 PD. Mattoon has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, good change of direction, and jumping. Good read and reaction speed. Solid back pedal with very good hip fluidity. Good job at jamming at the line of scrimmage and re-route attempts. Mattoon will stay stride for stride with his receiver. Very good ball tracking and timing to create PBUs and interceptions. He's also a productive run stopper with good tackling ability. Intriguing corner option that is getting better throughout the season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2100998"],"_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-6abfcef4f0487"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gerbers measures in at 6'0 205-pounds playing OLB/RB. He has 83 total tackles (29 solo, 54 assisted), 4 TFL, 1 sack, 3 QB pressures, 2 FF, and 2 FR including 30 carries for 147 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 receptions for 14 yards. Gerbers has good athletic ability due to his very good acceleration, lateral quickness, good change of direction, speed, and jumping. Very good reactionary speed. Gerbers has very good range. Consistently all over the field either getting tackles, or helping his teammates finish tackles. Very good competitive toughness and relentless pursuit. When he's blitzing, he exhibits very good blitz take off speed and very good block shedding. He's a strong tackler using his strength to wrap up ball carriers and stop them in their tracks. Good zone coverage ability too. Exciting player to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1570271"],"_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-6abfcef4f04be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chwialkowski measures in at 6'0 230-pounds. He has 20 total tackles (14 solo, 6 assisted), 7 TFL, 4 sacks, 6 QB pressures, with 1 FF. He has good athletic ability due to his very good acceleration, lateral quickness, good speed, balance, and change of direction. Chwialkowski demonstrates a good initial quickness out of his stance. Maintains very good hand placement and hand strength to move his opponent out of the way. Very good strength and a powerful bull rush to knock offensive line off of their anchors. Very good get off and block shedding ability. Chwialkowski dominates his opponent and attacks the backfield. Strong tackling ability too. Once he gets a hold of the ball carrier, doesn't let go with his tight grasp. Very good pursuit as well, chasing ball carriers down for the tackle. He's an all around great player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->