Chaz Tutt Chaz Tutt 6'3" | 211 lbs | DL Fairdale | 2027 State KY is a player who has climbed up our rankings quickly over the past couple seasons. He lines up at defensive end where he causes a ton of disruption in the backfield, whether it is against the run or as a pass rusher. Tutt is explosive out of his stance and uses his speed to burst into the backfield before opposing offensive linemen have a chance to block him. He has also shown the strength to fight through blocks when offensive linemen are able to get their hands on him. Chaz finished his junior year with 82 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and five sacks in 13 games. Tutt holds offers from Southern Illinois, Ball State, and Midway, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see more come his way this season.

Chaz Tutt Chaz Tutt 6'3" | 211 lbs | DL Fairdale | 2027 State KY is an athletic defensive lineman from Fairdale. He can play anywhere on the defensive line and is explosive and quick enough to project at defensive end at the next level. Still, Tutt plays with a lot of energy no matter where he’s lined up. He’s a good pass rusher and finished the season with 5.0 sacks as a junior. Tutt has a good arsenal of pass-rushing techniques and block-shedding moves that help him break into the backfield to disrupt plays. His length helps him maintain his gap and is a strong run-stopper along the edge of the defensive line.

Chaz Tutt Chaz Tutt 6'3" | 211 lbs | DL Fairdale | 2027 State KY has the goods. Tutt is well put together: he has a tall, long, athletic frame, with a high butt, long arms and very rangy. Like his cousin, Korey, Tutt can fire out of a cannon as a down lineman and win on his first step. Very violent use-of-hands with the frame to get bigger and stronger in a college program. He may be one of the most underrated players in the country as he holds no offers.

Chaz Tutt Chaz Tutt 6'3" | 211 lbs | DL Fairdale | 2027 State KY made a huge impact on the game against Butler. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound defensive end can collapse the pocket as a pass rusher and has a great motor. Tutt is very disruptive and a great block shedder who flashes edge speed and a nose for the ball. Tutt aggressively takes on double-team blocks and makes plays. 

My final defensive top performer from Round 1 of the playoffs in the state of Kentucky is Chaz Tutt Chaz Tutt 6'3" | 211 lbs | DL Fairdale | 2027 State KY . Tutt played a huge role in Fairdale’s win over Iroquois last week. He lined up at defensive end where he was dominant off the edge as a pass rusher. Tutt showed the ability to explode out of his stance then use his combination of speed and strength to blow by opposing offensive tackles with ease on his way to the quarterback. He finished last week’s win with three sacks. Chaz also proved to be reliable against the run, finishing the game with a team-high 13 tackles and four tackles for loss. While he doesn’t currently hold any offers, Tutt should be a player for college coaches to keep an eye on throughout the rest of this season and heading into his senior year. Chaz and the Bulldogs will look to keep their impressive winning streak alive in a Round 2 matchup against Butler this week.