Division 2 Preseason All-State Defense
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Introducing the Division 1 All-State Preseason Defense! These are all players who I fully expect to perform at an all-state level this season.
All-State Defense
DL – Javon Thomas Javon Thomas 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL East Lansing | 2024 State – East Lansing – Senior
An ultra-powerful defensive tackle who can dominate at any part of the line. 1tech, 2i, 2, or 3, he does a great job anchoring himself in the run game, shedding blocks to stop the run, and he can overpower interior linemen to get sacks.
DL – Zachary Kelly Zachary Kelly 6'0" | 260 lbs | DL Forest Hills Northern | 2024 State – Forest Hills Northern – Senior
A guy who’s been on my radar for a few years, Zachary burst onto the scene last season. I expect a huge year from him!
DL – Brendon Rice Brendon Rice 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL North Farmington | 2025 State – North Farmington – Junior
A super great D-Lineman in the OAA. Film backs up his offers.
DL – Michael Chude Michael Chude 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL Roseville | 2025 State – Roseville – Junior
One of the best D-Linemen in the state. A great arsenal of moves as a DT or DE.
DL – Jaxson Engelberg Jaxson Engelberg 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL Caledonia | 2024 State – Caledonia – Senior
A super hard worker who I believe is bound for a breakout Senior Season in the OK-Red!
LB – Derek Pennington Jr – Caledonia – Senior
Pennington is a relentless, highly-reactive linebacker. Played extremely well in the state championship last season, and will continue to do great things before he heads to Western Michigan.
LB – Huston Eubank Huston Eubank 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB Roseville | 2024 State – Roseville – Senior
Another Western commit, Huston is a great outside linebacker with a ton of great on-ball skills.
LB – Isaiah Veatch Isaiah Veatch 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Waterford Mott | 2024 State – Waterford Mott – Senior
Veatch is a menacing linebacker who is set to lead the Waterford Mott defense. He’s performed extremely well at offseason camps and is bound to perform great this season.
LB – Andrew Baker Andrew Baker 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Mona Shores | 2024 State – Mona Shores – Senior
A “field general” type of middle linebacker, Andrew is very smart and well-rounded. I know he’s good in pass coverage, and I’m confident he’ll do so well in all-around play that he’ll earn all-state honors.
LB – Ike Stufft Ike Stufft 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Milford | 2025 State – Milford – Junior
One of the best linebackers in Michigan that nobody is talking about. Ike Stufft Ike Stufft 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Milford | 2025 State is an aggressive and hard-hitting run defender with a high ceiling!
DB – Chris Little Chris Little DB Groves | 2025 State – Groves – Junior
Chris had one of the best seasons of any DB last season. He’s extremely reactive, great hips, and is very instinctual.
DB – Zach Rogers – Groves – Senior
Groves has a major no-fly zone this season. Rogers had an incredible sophomore season, a good season last year, and is set up to stand out again this season.
DB – Jalen McFadden Jalen McFadden DB East Lansing | 2024 State – East Lansing – Senior
McFadden blew scouts away with some of his offseason performances, and it earned him a few DII offers. I fully expect him to play at an all-state level this season.
DB – Dalton Drogosh Dalton Drogosh 6'1" | 195 lbs | DB De La Salle | 2025 State – De La Salle – Junior
This is a gut feeling more than anything. Knowing how De La Salle develops players and knowing the Drogosh name, I expect Dalton to have a great season.