NE 2022 11-Man Tackles Leaders

We now shift our focus to defense to check out the top leaders in tackling production.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" />   1. [player_tooltip player_id='516769' first='Korvin' last='Fritz'] | 2024 | Pierce | 5'10" 160 lbs   Stats: 141 total tackles, 64 solo, 77 assisted, seven tackles for loss, and three sacks.   - Leading tackler on one of the stingiest defenses in Class C1.   - Intense motor with nonstop pursuit on every play.   - He has the ability to sneak through small creases and penetrate the edge to make a stop and prevent long runs.    2. [player_tooltip player_id='516764' first='Kevon' last='Newsome'] | 2024 | LB | Omaha Benson | 6'1" 215 lbs   Stats: 130 total tackles, 58 solo, 72 assisted, ten tackles for loss, three sacks, and three interceptions.   - Exploded onto the scene for Benson. One of two juniors on the list.   - Downhill linebacker with a solid build and big hit ability.   - Also very lengthy, which helps him when he drops into coverage.   - I feel like we are just starting to see Kevon scratch the surface. Special talent!    3. [player_tooltip player_id='227081' first='Josiah' last='Mobley'] | 2023 | LB | Scottsbluff | 6'0" 175 lbs   Stats: 127 total tackles, 56 solo, 71 assisted, ten tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two passes defended, two forced fumbles, and an interception.   - The Bearcats featured one of the deepest front seven rotations in class B with several standout players. Josiah was one of the more impressive members of this group.   - Very underrated player and athlete with lots of experience and production under his belt. I think he could even do well as a safety at the next level.   - Uncommitted senior.   4. [player_tooltip player_id='400099' first='Ryan' last='Gabriel'] | 2023 | LB | Ord | 6'2" 230 lbs   Stats: 126 total tackles, 89 solo, 37 assisted, nine tackles for loss, two sacks, four forced fumbles, three interceptions, and a blocked kick.   - Throwback 'backer that plays hard and fast!   - He's a very smart and reactive player that doesn't just excel at playing the run but can also be effective in coverage.   - He's a handful at 6'2" and 230 lbs and uses his size and strength very well, able to overpower linemen in his way.   - Uncommitted senior.    5. [player_tooltip player_id='398510' first='Eli' last='Boryca'] | 2023 | LB | Cozad | 5'11" 200 lbs   Stats: 122 total tackles, 55 solo, 67 assisted, 6 tackles for loss, two sacks, two passes defended, and two forced fumbles.   - Another typical hardnosed, rugged, downhill inside linebacker that can get a hat in the hole and stop the run.   - Works his way through blocks and can disrupt the flow of running schemes.   - He's starting to see his name heat up on recruiting boards but is still very under the radar. You won't be disappointed with his motor!   - Uncommitted senior.    6. [player_tooltip player_id='234296' first='Liam' last='Blaser'] | 2023 | LB | Columbus | Chadron State Commit   Stats: 117 total tackles, 36 solo, 81 assisted, 13 tackles for loss, and seven passes defended.   - Long-time two-way producer for the Discoverers. 461 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns on offense.   - Blaser is as tough as they come and plays both LB & RB with the same physical edge.   - Thumper in the middle of the field that hits like a ton of bricks.   - Chadron State is getting a great player!    7. [player_tooltip player_id='227051' first='Kolten' last='Tilford'] | 2023 | DB/ATH | North Platte | South Dakota State Commit   Stats: 116 total tackles, 45 solo, 71 assisted, 2.5 tackles for loss, eight passes defended, and an interception.   - Kolten is a non-stop machine on defense.   - Playing primarily from the safety position, Tilford can make plays anywhere on the field. He's the only non-linebacker in the top 10.   - He was also a big producer on the Bulldog offense with 1,026 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 173 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.   - Extremely exciting to watch on the field, whether on offense or defense. SDSU gets a STEAL!!    8. Logan Burt | 2023 | Tekamah-Herman   Stats: 111 total tackles, 26 solo, 85 assisted, and a tackle for loss.   - Couldn't really find any tape on Logan, but it looks like he had a tremendous year for Tekamah-Herman.   9. [player_tooltip player_id='239989' first='Garret' last='Hoefs'] | 2023 | LB | Lincoln Lutheran | Nebraska-Kearney Commit   Stats: 109 total tackles, 37 solo, 72 assisted, two tackles for loss, two sacks, and an interception.   - Garret also lit it up on the offensive side of the ball with 2,762 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, 109 QBR, 802 rushing yards, and 14 rushing touchdowns. A dominant player that can do it all!   - Smart inside linebacker with great pursuit and hustle on every play.   - He's a natural athlete on the field with sideline-to-sideline range and quick instincts.    10. [player_tooltip player_id='239991' first='Cole' last='Reilly'] | 2023 | LB | Lincoln Lutheran | 6'1" 210 lbs   Stats: 108 total tackles, 43 solo, 65 assisted, six tackles for loss, and an interception.   - The Warriors are the only team with two players in the top 10 of tackles and one of three teams with two players reaching 100 tackles.   - Reilly is another great athlete on the LL squad who handled inside linebacker duties on defense and was a threat as a runner and pass catcher on offense.   - His big, sturdy frame stops ball carriers right in their tracks. Also, displaying great tackling fundamentals to go with his bone-jarring power.   - Great burst through his gaps and strength to fight through blocks.   - Uncommitted senior.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" />   Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.

We now shift our focus to defense to check out the top leaders in tackling production.