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Central IL Top Unsigned Defensive Players C/O 2024

Central IL Top Unsigned Defensive Players C/O 2024
Myles Davis
Myles Davis
February 27, 2024 @ 11:07 AM
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Gage Aldred 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB | 2024
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the world of College Football, the Class of 2024 has a very impressive group with tons of defensive talent. We will take a closer look at some of the unsigned defensive football players in this class. These players have shown the ability to dominate in their respective conferences and will be wonderful assets to college football programs at the next level. The impact these players will have on the next level will be unmatched. If you're a college coach and reading this its not too late to get that defensive anchor for your team. Buckle up while I take you through these athletes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Brett Michel","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_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":"Morton Highschool","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Brett Michel is a hidden gem that is awaiting a college home. As I watched his film from this year we had a few things that stood out. Hustle, Intensity, and he is a true turnover machine. Brett is a player who plays with true grit and makes you pay for running his way. On film I have seen Brett line up as LB, DE, DB and sometimes RB. This kid can play all over the field. Brett constantly elevated the performance of his team this year and they had tons of success from that. Brett was HM All State player  who had 64 tackles this year and forced 5 fumbles and 4 interceptions. Brett is capable of turning the momentum at any point and time during a game. He will be a tremendous asset to a college program next year. He will be a kid that will leave a last impression on you after the game. Take a look at his Hudl tape and watch his game changing plays.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d6503c2979e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12118306/65c6822dda5bef166c20bb76' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d6503c29897"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["900884"],"_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":"Gage stands out on film from the rest with his intensity and force playng DL and LB. Gage has a motor that never quits and a natural ability to find the football. When the whistle blows Gage causes disruptions and is a headache for the Offense. His hunger for victory fuels his defensive play. He brings this intensity every game and all he knows is hard work. Playing both DL and LB he has excelled at both. On the field, Gage has great  instincts, whether it's snatching  tipped balls or effectively filling gaps and containing the edge. His versatility and determination allow him to excel in all  situations, this makes him a valuable asset to any team. Gage finding a spot on a college team will be no problem, he has a passion for the game that any team at the next level will be lucky to have.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":"","_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":"","_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d6503c2999e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14508919/636accfe4210b6012ca60185' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","fullHeight":true,"anchor":"acf-block-65d6503c299ed"} /--> <!-- 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":"Patrick Jordan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"250","_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":"Peoria Highschool","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"In this area there are great DL and then there's Patrick Jordan. Patrick Jordan has terrorized the Big 12 conference for the past few years. Patrick has a quick first step that has caused issues for opposing OL and has done this against some very quality opponents. Patrick has  explosive power off the ball that disrupts the play before it gets a chance to unfold. What really sets him apart is his ability to follow the play until the end. He is someone who is playing until the echo of the whistle each drive. His ability to dominate the line of scrimmage has led become a household name in the conference winning all conference back to back years. Adding Patrick to your DL will take it to the next level. With his skills he can help your Defense no matter the scheme.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d6503c29ad9"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16781586/656611710c53950d7896364a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d6503c29b0b"} /--> <!-- 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":"Nas King","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_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":"240","_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":"Peoria Manual","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Nas King is Mr. Consistent for his team Peoria Manual. He has been the bright spot for his teammates and community for the past 4 years. He plays the game with a level of intensity you look for with your DL. Nas has bounced from DL DE and LB. He shows he has the flexibility and smarts to play at both positions. Nas is a very smart kid who grades in the class room show how smart he is. Nas carries a 4.0 GPA and his play on the field is a representation of that. He plays each down to the echo of the whistle. Nas is physical and was an anchor for his defensive unit especially the past 2 years.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d6503c29bed"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15841109/6175e752ab9297023c34f48c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d6503c29c20"} /--> <!-- 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":"Chance Smith","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_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":"Peoria Manual","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Chance Smith is your true Hybrid DB/LB. 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Playing at the next level the college coaches will get a guy who will immediately make a difference on special teams while working his way into that starting lineup.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d6503c29cfd"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16597243/636e5a07bd6a5b014c66c623' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d6503c29d2b"} /--> <!-- 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":"Zayne Raeuber","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"215","_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":"Morton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Zayne has been turning heads all year with his explosive power, quick feet, and heavy hands, wreaking havoc on opposing RB's and QB's. 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In the world of College Football, the Class of 2024 has a very impressive group with tons of defensive talent. We will take a closer look at some of the unsigned defensive football players in this class. These players have shown the ability to dominate in their respective conferences and will be wonderful assets to college football programs at the next level. The impact these players will have on the next level will be unmatched. If you're a college coach and reading this its not too late to get that defensive anchor for your team. Buckle up while I take you through these athletes!

Brett Michel

Brett Michel

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
POS DB
CLASS 2024

Brett Michel

School: Morton Highschool
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Gage Aldred

Gage Aldred

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB
CLASS 2024
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Gage
Aldred LB
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
210
HS
Williamsfield
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Central IL Top Unsigned Defensive Players C/O 2024
Gage stands out on film from the rest with his intensity and force playng DL and LB. Gage...
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Patrick Jordan

Patrick Jordan

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 250
POS DL
CLASS 2024

Patrick Jordan

School: Peoria Highschool
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Nas King

Nas King

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2024

Nas King

School: Peoria Manual
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Chance Smith

Chance Smith

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2024

Chance Smith

School: Peoria Manual
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Zayne Raeuber

Zayne Raeuber

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 215
POS DL
CLASS 2024

Zayne Raeuber

School: Morton
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