On the defensive side of the ball, we have 2025 LB Tyvon Callaway Tyvon Callaway 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Dr. Henry A. Wise | 2025 State MD who was a sophomore standout at Oxon Hill in 2022. This season he did not disappoint playing part in the Pumas defensive success. He recorded 49 tackles with 5 TFL’s, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble, and 2 interceptions with one being in the state championship. I believe Wise has him in the perfect position at Outside backer, he has the size and athleticism to contain the perimeter against scrambling QB’s and chase down ball carriers’ sideline to sideline. After getting accustomed during the championship run, next to a highly touted linebacker prospect in Decarlos Young Decarlos Young 5'11" | 225 lbs | RB Wise | 2025 State MD , look for his production to increase in 2024, that tandem could give offenses nightmares.

Tyvon’s value is in his versatility as a LB. Standing 6’0″ and 200lbs and being a hybrid SS/LB type who can play in the middle or out wide and in space. A true off ball LB, he can be used in many ways making him a fit in many schemes. Tyvon has a play demeanor that is active and aggressive. He is always on his toes ready to strike and flies to the ball, able to get sideline to sideline. He has real fluid hips that show in multiple ways. He is  able to re-direct & chase down ballcarriers. While also being strong in pass coverage. Dropping into zone across the middle or in the flats – he is a ball hawk as a LB racking up multiple INTs this past season including a big one in the 4A state championship game this year.  While lacking ideal LB size, Tyvon is a we;l built slapped together prospect who shows good play strength and is able bounce off bigger bodies and hustle to make the play. That shows as you see him come down hill or run to the ball and lay the wood on the ball carrier stopping them in their tracks. Tyvon is an athletic off ball LB who plays bigger than his size and is a strong look for teams that run a 4-2-5 of even 3-3-5 Defense. Tyvon holds 2 FBS offer so far and that number will go up during camp season this summer.

Callaway is another transfer player who joined the rankings this offseason. He transferred from Oxon Hill to Henry A. Wise, making that talented defense even tougher. Callaway is going to bring hard hits and intensity to that defense. He tracks down the ball fast and is a lot to deal with when he needs to get off the ball quick. UNC-Charolette did their homework on this young backer too.