Class 3A Weset 1st Team defensive selection

Tarleton finished the 2025 season with 32 total tackles (10 for a loss) and six sacks. Undersized but stoutly built and plays with relentless effort. Does his best to stay low, be active with his hands, and uses his strength to power by bigger offensive linemen. Curious to see if he’s gotten more explosive coming off the football compared to last season. Plays at a low pad level and keeps a strong base, hard to move. At times, does show the ability to beat the offensive lineman by shooting the gap and making plays behind the line of scrimmage.

Blake played a key role along the DL in Linganore’s state title last year and he is poised to do so again this fall. An interior DL who shows great burst of the snap and quick feet for the position. Blake routinely shoots gaps, turns OL shoulders and slips through into the backfield. He plays with a great motor, active hands and good movement both laterally & vertically. Blake is a spark plug DT that opposing teams need to key on. If not he can be a big time disruptor and rack up stats. Blake is hitting the camp circuit strong this summer, and I can see him getting strong looks and offers from D2/D3 schools with another strong season this fall.