2025 Rankings Update: 5 Under the Radar Defenders

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219978"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b271ed5a024"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ruiz is coming off a stellar season for Servite in his junior year last Fall, but has since transferred to Mission Viejo where he will play out his final prep season for one of the best teams in the country. The second team All-Trinity League selection as a Junior is one of the best defensive backs in Orange County, and should find a home late at the next level as we approach national signing day after the season. He is a big time playmaker on the back end with closing speed, recovery length and ball skills while always looking to force turnovers and come up in run support. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1234195"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b271ed5a064"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allen-Colvin is a bit under-sized for the position but is extremely productive from his defensive line spot and provides a great interior pass rush for Pacifica. He plays with great pad level and violent hands at the point of attack while quickly locking out blockers and can violently shed without giving up ground. He also shows he can win with a variety of power and speed moves in passing situations and is athletic enough to two-gap and eat up blocks without losing ground at the LOS. He is another no brainer D3+ caliber kid that should be able to find a home this Winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1248589"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b271ed59f33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holm checks into our WL rankings in this update, and is one of the top returning pass rushers across the region. Although not currently holding any offers, Holm is coming off a stellar Junior season where he showed he can win off the edge with bend, a explosive first step and violent hands at the POA while playing with a relentless motor and backside pursuit. Holm is a no brainer D3+ caliber player as he continues to pack on size to his frame and is in line for a huge Senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1314522"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b271ed59fe5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blasing is a true field safety that can operate the entire back end of the field and has outstanding range, closing speed and ball skills in space with plus return abilities as well. He is a very high IQ kid that baits quarterbacks into bad throws before closing in on the ball, and shows fluid hips in transition while breaking quickly to ball carriers in run support and is able to come in and clean up in the box. Blasing is a true middle of the field safety and should excel at the next level at the D3+ level, and is a no brainer college caliber prospect that has been flying under the radar through out his career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1231569"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b271ed59f9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clair is a long and rangy defensive back that has outstanding ball skills, return abilities and is a smooth athlete with natural hips in transition and is physical at the LOS. He checks into our WL rankings this time around and is coming off a very promising Junior campaign for Downey. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look for Clair to start to gather some college interest and possible roster spot opportunities as he moves through senior season and he should be one of the better regional players this Fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->