2022 Rankings Newcomers: Defense

<i>With the release of the updated 2022 PRZ Rankings, here's an in-depth analysis of some of the new defensive prospects to the list. </i> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199086" first="Bronson" last="Childs"], DL, Kennewick</strong> Great length and growth potential at 6’5” 230 lbs. His versatility shows on film with his ability to be a playmaker at LB, DE, and TE. Tough, physical, and aggressive on both sides of the ball. He plays with good leverage and pad level driving his hips and legs through contact to be strong/powerful at POA. Shows good body control and coordination as he re-directs and pursues the ball as well as batting balls down at the LOS. Picked up an offer from Idaho in early August and has good potential and upside as a college level Edge. https://twitter.com/ChildsBronson/status/1422621651896700930?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199087" first="Davin" last="Beason"], LB, Mt. Baker</strong> Voted Defensive Player of the Year last season, Beason comes into his senior year as one of the most productive defensive players in the state. He’s a downhill MLB that is always attacking and has a great nose for the football. Possesses a quick trigger to read and react to run/pass and can use his short area burst to quickly close space on the ball carrier. Does a good job slipping blocks and weaving through traffic to free himself up to make a tackle. Plays with good forward momentum to bring strong contact to every tackle. Looking to add more offers as a senior after picking up Dickinson State and Morehead State over the summer. https://twitter.com/davin_beason/status/1419871150138560514?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="151983" first="Kris" last="Prince"], DL, Mead</strong> Well-balanced and athletic build at 6’3” 230 lbs. with room to add weight as he develops. He’s quick out of his stance firing off with good leverage and pad level. Shows he can beat blockers with his quickness around the edge or use his strength to overpower. Good efficient use of his hands, he packs a hard punch and can lockout to control a blocker and maintain separation so he can shed and make a tackle. Good ability to maintain his gap while keeping his shoulders square and outside arm free. Still looking for that first offer but has a strong physical skillset that warrants more college attention. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="132302" first="Bennett" last="Ferris"], LB, Tumwater</strong> Ferris is an active OLB with plus athleticism. His effectiveness as a run stopper and in coverage will make him a strong three down LB at the college level. He plays well under his pads with good knee bend and loose hips to change directions and match lateral movement in pursuit. He’s smart and understands attack angles to maintain his leverage and be a reliable open field tackler. Good strength and usage of his hands, he uses them well to separate from blockers and bench press them away from his body to free himself up. Offered by George Fox and Lewis &amp; Clark so far. https://twitter.com/bennett_ferris/status/1423289351086108679?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199107" first="Eric" last="Buck"], LB, Sumner</strong> Buck is a fast and athletic LB capable of playing sideline to sideline. He’s violent at the POA using his natural strength and leverage to deliver solid contact to lead blockers or ball carriers alike. He’s rangy flashing his good game speed and burst to close making plays at or behind the LOS. Great instincts and anticipation as a LB diagnosing plays quickly as they are developing. Has the speed, motor, and competitiveness to chase. Offered by College of Idaho this offseason, he should see more recruiting attention as a senior. https://twitter.com/Ericbuck123/status/1412888485233496064?s=20