Varga has been on the radar for a while after hitting multiple Prep Redzone events early in his career, but only entered our rankings in February, and we’re already moving him up. His size and lateral quickness make for an excellent athletic combination, while his instincts helped him become one of Northwest Guilford’s leading tacklers last season. The ball skills are there, so expect him to have a couple of interceptions as a junior.

Though he played most often as a deep safety for Northwest Guilford, he’s a high-level run defender who can get downhill in a hurry. Now, he’s transferring over to East Forysth, and I’m interested to see what role he plays there. A Prep Redzone Showcase veteran, his lateral quickness and instincts are excellent, and I could see him getting some reps at outside linebacker because of that.

There’s a world in which we move Varga to the athlete category, as he contributes in all three phases of the game. But he’s best known as a ball-hawking safety. He scored on both defense and special teams last year, racked up 62 solo tackles, and was a part of four takeaways as a sophomore. His length and range give him excellent coverage upside, and he’s already living around the ball as a run defender.