Defensive Standouts to monitor for Week 3

<p><em>***Use code <strong>frederick30</strong> for 30% off your first billing cycle for all annual subscription</em> <em>options</em>**</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1232990' first='Keyon' last='Somers'] recruitment is gaining steam and his play the first couple of weeks for Virginia Academy has certainly helped. Somers does a little bit of everything for the Patriots including taking snaps on offense and returning punts for touchdowns. What I think he will transition to in college best is at defensive back, he is a lockdown corner. Very physical and he plays the run well, Somers just obtained an offer from Minnesota North College. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KeyonSomers/status/1750313956059607089 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1232853' first='Alex' last='Lake'] has picked up where he left off as a junior with back to back outstanding outings for the Warriors. In their tough loss to Spotsylvania last Friday, Lake was all over the field accounting for 13 tackles and a pick six! Our top ranked uncommitted linebackers is showing that he can play at the next level every week.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/alex24lake/status/1832432567158521858 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Watching his squad in person last week, I became aware [player_tooltip player_id='1232951' first='Aidan' last='Washington'] is a beast of a pass rusher for the Cardinals. He was all over Gar-Field backfield in the first half of Gainesville's dominating performance. Washington has a quick first step and his hand work to rid blockers is elite. On a defense full of stars, do not miss out on this senior, I expect him to top his sack total from a year ago, he is already well on pace.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Aidan_Washin/status/1725637405451948045 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='853787' first='Adam' last='Rodriguez'] is a stud there are many reasons he is a top ranked linebacker in the class of 2026. He looks bigger and faster from his sophomore campaign and he showed his versatility when he blocked a punt against the Red Wolves. I would anticipate Rodriguez soaring up our new rankings board and for colleges to start sniffing around too. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/adam2rodriguez/status/1832422811043787250 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1232109' first='Evan' last='Weekes'] performance thru two games is not to be ignored for Forest Park, he was all over the field in their victory over Riverbend. One of the fastest linebackers in the region Weekes helped shut down a very potent offense. I think you will see the Bruins have one of the better defenses in Class 6 come playoff time, between Weekes, [player_tooltip player_id='1297966' first='Antonio' last='Jones'] and a few more stars its highly likely.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/6Eweekes/status/1832953380366364951 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1419172' first='Malek' last='Garnett'] is another 20205 prospect making positive headline for Coach Woods, setting himself nicely for the next level. Again he is another athlete who can do multiple roles for the Patriots, but were in my opinion he is best suited for is defensive end. Explosive and speedy off the edge , Garnett rarely lets a ball carrier get past him off the outside. He is athletic and rangy which is why he is more of a outside linebacker now, give him time and this young man will be tearing lineman's heads off in college.</p>   <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1419172' first='Malek' last='Garnett'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1419172' first='Malek' last='Garnett'] HUDL</a></p>     <p class="text-gray-700">North Cross has some of my favorite prospects and defensive tackle [player_tooltip player_id='853102' first='Nathan' last='Hayes'] is growing on me each time I watch his tape. They line Hayes up at different spots along the defensive line and he seems to always find a way to the quarterback. A top 40 ranked standout in our 2026 class Hayes looks like a Division 1 football player already in his junior season.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NateHayes56/status/1833320978849419460 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Brooke Point seems to have stars in every class and lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1312813' first='Allie' last='Bangura'] from the 2027 group is poised for a big rankings jump. Starting already as a sophomore at both offensive and defensive tackle, Bangura sure does look the part at 6'2 and 235 lbs.. I like his potential on offense, but the way he comes off the ball along the defensive line has me believe that will be his best spot at the next level. </p>   <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1312813' first='Allie' last='Bangura'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1312813' first='Allie' last='Bangura'] HUDL</a></p>

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