Lemming’s All-Camp Team: Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Redzone Tennessee showcase at Oakland High School this past Sunday was a good one. The event was filled with gun-slingers, speedsters, and lockdown defenders. We saw a ton of underclassmen with plenty of upside and a good group of seniors that could be steals for some lucky colleges. Keep an eye on these young men as they venture through the 2023 off-season. Well, without further adieu, here's my defensive all-camp team!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><em><strong>DL</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='540038' first='Micah' last='Daniels'], Westview, 2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quite flexible when rushing off the edge.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows great quickness for a big man and consistent pad level.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hands are violent and ready to rock at a moment's notice.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='362010' first='Kedrick' last='Donald'], Houston, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a built-in spin move for oversets by opposing offensive linemen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Extremely slippery at the point of attack.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has an impressive first step off the snap.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1067315' first='Elijah' last='Bradley'], Oak Ridge, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Long, with a frame he can easily pack weight onto.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>His long arms make it tougher for opposing tackles to lock on. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows great patience that pays off on twists and stunts.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='219418' first='Garrett' last='Hagan'], Houston, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Effort and motor are off the charts.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a highly effective long arm In his toolbox.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mixes in his bullrush to go along with finesse moves.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><em><strong>LB</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='540004' first='Bryson' last='Myers'], Greeneville, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Showed fluid hips and good recovery speed.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>For a guy who played all of 2022 as a five-technique, he looked like a natural in individual drills at linebacker.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has ample change-of-direction skills and can shimmy down to make open-field tackles. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='316781' first='Ethan' last='Kimes'], Wilson Central, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can close space on a ball carrier in a hurry.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tested well, clocking a 4.56 shuttle time along with a 9'2" broad jump.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was consistent during 1-on-1s and was able to stay hip to hip with speedier targets downfield.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='219439' first='Eric' last='Hazzard'], Page, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was quite explosive as a pass rusher in 2022.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Easily comes to balance and makes tackles in space.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows terrific size to go with solid overall athleticism and range.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>DB</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='301354' first='Kollin' last='Collier'], Briarcrest Christian School, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dominated during the 1 on 1 portion, using a firm off-hand jam &amp; well-trained eyes.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Feet consistently stayed within the framework of his body.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mirrored well in press coverage and proved that he could track the football in the air on deep vertical throws.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='540033' first='Logan' last='Hargis'], South Pittsburg, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Clocked a 4.62 40-yard dash to go with a 9'10" broad jump. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Explodes out of his breaks with his eyes locked onto the man.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Buttery smooth working out of a backpedal.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->