2024 Offer Now Candidates (Defense)
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Below are some no brainer next level kids on the defensive side of the ball that are coming off stellar Junior campaigns. Who are some offer now guys that made the list? Deacon Shea AZ #109 LB #11 HEIGHT 5'10"…
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Shea is a very athletic and active linebacker with elite speed, closing burst and open field tackling abilities. During his Junior campaign, he showed he is a thumper in the box that gets downhill quickly, explodes through contact and is a high IQ kid that triggers quickly and shows tremendous backside pursuit and fluid hips in coverage/transition. He is a no brainer FCS+ caliber kid at the college level and offers some versatility at the second level due to cover abilities and ability to thump in traffic.
Wilhite is a very talented and long pass rusher that can also shoot his hands and lock out against the run, showing a strong base and violent shed in his progression. Still a bit raw and developing, his length and build make him a high upside kid at the next level and he is only scratching the surface of his full potential. He shows a nice combination of speed and power off the edge while flashing some twitch at the POA and understanding when to counter back inside and dip underneath blockers punch. Very explosive out of his stance and having multiple pass rush moves at his disposal, he is a kid that will impress this off-season at events and showcases. ASU has offered already and it should not be long until other FBS schools come calling as well.
Sherrod is a big and physical middle linebacker with good size, length and is extremely physical and violent at the POA. He is a downhill thumper that can take on blockers, run through contact and brings a nice pop at the POA. He shows a quick play diagnosis and takes good angles into the backfield with fluid hips and solid long speed when triggering and tackling in the open field. A very well put together kid he can also rush the passer with a quick use of hands from various angles. He is a no brainer P5 caliber player that is a offer now candidate and one of the top defenders across Arizona in the 2024 class.