2024 Rankings Risers: Defense

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">In-depth analysis of the defensive prospects rising up the PRZ state rankings.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["643367"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Wright is a playmaker on both sides of the ball at the Lynden Christian lining up at DE, QB, and TE. At 6'6” 220 lbs. he's got a strong frame with great length and growth potential to add weight as he develops. With his size and plus athleticism he projects as a DE at the college level. He shows good natural movement skills and body control to redirect and pursue the ball. He flashes good initial quickness in his first step with the bend to come off the edge and rush the passer. Can beat blockers with both his strength at the POA or his quickness. His speed, effort, and lateral agility give him great range to make backside or down field tackles. Holds an offer from Linfield but has the ability to add more given his versatile skillset and potential.rnrn1 Offer: Linfield","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65792d2eef4d4"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JeremiahW_35/status/1731419672309109104","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JeremiahW_35/status/1731419672309109104 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["915309"],"_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_0_evaluation":"A natural football player with a versatile skillset at 6'1” 220 lbs. He's an attacking defender with good instincts and awareness to diagnose plays as they are developing and quickly react. Shows good eye discipline to read run/pass and locate the ball. Like his speed, change of direction, and short area acceleration to close space and chase the ball carrier sideline to sideline. Against the run he's quick to fill and does a good job taking on and defeating blockers at the POA. He's violent at the contact point and is a strong tackler both in the box and in space. Plays with good leverage and pad level to deliver strong contact and drive his feet through the ball carrier. Showed great athleticism and positional flexibility also playing QB during his senior season. Picked up a PWO spot at Idaho in September which he recently committed to in late November.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65792d2eef555"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/allen_cale10/status/1592245404703547392","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/allen_cale10/status/1592245404703547392 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["643372"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Brown is a shutdown corner for the strong Eastlake defense at 6'1” 170 lbs. Has the length colleges look for in a CB prospect with a 76 inch wingspan and the speed to run with receivers at all three levels. He's a competitor that showed he can matchup one on one and lockdown opposing teams top receiver. He's got great range and short area acceleration to recover and quickly close space with the ball in the air. He's smooth in the hips and plays with good pad level allowing him to quickly change directions and match WR movement. Flashes plus ball skills and leaping ability to attack the ball at the high point. Shows he can anticipate and time out his jump to play through the hands without drawing a flag. Recruiting stock is on the rise with his first D1 offer coming in from Valparaiso to add to his D2 offer from Colorado School of Mines.rnrn2 Offers: Valparaiso, Colorado School of Mines","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65792d2eef5c2"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kahielbrown/status/1729256532003426724","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Kahielbrown/status/1729256532003426724 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["314527"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Moorman is a dynamic athlete at 6'0” 180 lbs. A lockdown cover corner that shows the ability to be effective in both press and off coverage. Flashes great fluidity, speed, and change of direction with the burst to stay in phase at all three levels of the field. Smooth in his backpedal with the ability to transition and explode out of his break. Possesses high level ball skills to compete and play the receiver at the catch point. He's patient with his reads with quick reactions while being precise with his footwork and technique to limit wasted movement. He's an explosive playmaker in all three phases with his top end speed, body control, and coordination. A lot to like about his skillset transitioning to the college level. Committed to Portland State over an offer from Valparaiso.rnrn2 Offers: Portland State, Valparaiso","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65792d2eef61d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Diontaye8/status/1707479830860857616","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Diontaye8/status/1707479830860857616 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["848995"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Strong downhill defender with the ability to play multiple positions at 5'11” 215 lbs. He puts himself in position to make plays with quick decisive reads and a fast trigger to break on the ball. He's an aggressive body tackler that explodes on contact and flies up to attack ball carriers with good angles of pursuit and burst to close. Powerful at the POA he's able to lockout opponents to maintain separation and then shed to free himself up to make a tackle. Can also use his quickness to weave through traffic and avoid blockers. Makes a ton of plays at or behind the LOS. A good athlete that has continued to improve his speed while being a leader on the Shorewood defense. Recruitment has been on the rise since the Summer bringing in five offers while being voted first team all-league LB and RB as a senior.rnrn5 Offers: Whitworth, Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran, Pacific, Cal Lutheran","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65792d2eef678"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RPetschl/status/1725174658025029734","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RPetschl/status/1725174658025029734 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->