Five Dominate 2029 Defensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I will be evaluating five dominate defensive standouts for the class 2029, who I believe who will also carry the same energy going into their sophomore season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2007508"],"_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-69f3f5f66066c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Joseph Hunter</strong> is a young prospect with a ton of upside. Hunter is a defensive back who is very physical in the run defense. Being at 6'1" 185 I would love for him to use his size as an advantage because he has the skill set to be a true lockdown defensive back. Joseph does have a couple things he needs to work on such as him being able to turn his hips more fluidly, his back peddle is a little to high and he looks stiff and uncomfortable. Besides the minor issues Hunter has great awareness, great pursuit ability, makes a lot of plays around the ball and is an excellent tackler. Joseph has the ability to contribute all over the field at a very high level and you would love to see that from any of your players. Within time this young man will have everything put together and become more of a problem for offensive players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1723492"],"_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-69f3f5f6606f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1723492' first='Daylen' last='Jackson']</strong> is a very explosive edge rusher being listed at 6'1" 210 and only a freshman, which leaves ton of room to grow. As I evaluated Daylen film he has showcased unrelenting power and burst. Jackson is a very dominate edge rusher as he has elite bend, an elite swim move and more. I believe Daylen can play anywhere on the line and still be a true disrupter and be a mismatch for anybody going up against him as he does an amazing job at shedding blocks or even beating them off the line with his burst. If somehow you are able to put hands on him its because he is allowing you to because he is reading and breaking down the play so he can make a play for his team. This upcoming season I am sure he will continue to be a dominate force for his team and I am very sure his rankings will go up and not only for his respected position but also for the state of Virginia as he is currently ranked #45. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1522546"],"_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-69f3f5f660741"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1522546' first='Patrick' last='Mize']</strong> might be undersized for the linebacker position but he plays bigger than what he is and has true grit and he is also a true run stopper and great at diagnosing the play if its a run or pass, he has tremendous awareness. Throughout me evaluating Mize film he had showcased his tackling ability, his high motor, not giving up on plays and great at being a disrupter. I would like to see Woodberry have him drop back in coverage more. [player_tooltip player_id='1522546' first='Patrick' last='Mize'] is a phenomenal talent and will continue to be dominate through out his time in high school, cant wait to see this young prospect do great things. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2091604"],"_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-69f3f5f66078d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Representing John Champe <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2091604' first='Braeden' last='Graves']</strong> is a absolute beast. This past season Graves was menace on the field as he recorded 99 tackles, paired with 2 sacks and 1 interception. Braeden is the pure definition of being a dominate force as he was basically unstoppable being able to read and react exceptionally well, shoot gaps like a heat seeking missle, disrupted not only the run but also the pass game. Braeden does a great job at beating blockers and being able to flip his hips while dropped back in coverage. [player_tooltip player_id='2091604' first='Braeden' last='Graves'] has a great skillset and it will only get better and grow from here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/GravesBrae79898/status/1999247157015216458?s=20","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/GravesBrae79898/status/1999247157015216458?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1734313"],"_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-69f3f5f6607db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Being listed at 5'10" 165 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1734313' first='Princeton' last='Watson']</strong> is very physical and will come downhill. Watson has very fluid hips and is very good at tracking the ball and making plays. Princeton covering skills is exceptionally well and plays with a chip on his shoulder and has elite speed. This young man is very dominate on both sides of the field, and plays bigger than his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/theprincetonW/status/1989733485297168821?s=20","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/theprincetonW/status/1989733485297168821?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->