Top Tackling Leaders of 8A Region 4
Today we’re looking at the top tackling leaders in 8A Region 4. There are some big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Henry Griffith LB- Wharton
5’11 190lbs
Griffith is a junior prospect that has spearheaded Wharton’s amazing 7-1 season on defense, he is leading a 8A Region 4 with 73 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and averaging over nine tackles a game. He’s a sideline-to-sideline player that shows quick diagnosing skills, and plays downhill.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11268312/Henry-Griffith
Booker Pickett Jr OLB- Wharton
6’3 185LBS
Pickett is an outstanding freshman Prospect, he comes in at number two with 64 tackles, eight sacks, and one forced fumble. He’s a tall long-limb stand-up outside linebacker that uses his hands well for such a young age, he covers a lot of ground and is very athletic with pass rush ability. He could end up being one of the best linebacker prospects in the state by his senior season.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14941436/Booker-Pickett-Jr
Bobby Doussard OLB- Riverview
6’2 190lbs
Doussard is a junior prospect that comes in at number three with 64 tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles. He’s a quick player that shows effort and burst getting to the ball carrier. He averages over seven tackles a game.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14935985/Bobby-Doussard
Daevon Lebron MLB- Riverview Sarasota
5’10 190lbs
Lebron comes in at number 4 on the list with 63 tackles and four sacks while averaging over seven tackles a game. He’s very good in pass coverage and is relentless in pursuit of the ball carrier. Does a good job on the inside blitzes and shows a nice swim move to get by blockers.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10066716/daevon-lebron
Ian Seibert LB- Palm Harbor University
5’10 170lbs
Seibert is tied at number four on the list coming in with 63 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one interception, and one forced fumble. Seibert is one of the fastest linebackers I’ve seen on film this season, he diagnoses plays extremely fast and flies to the football. He’s very athletic and could easily translate to a safety at the next level.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12975071/Ian-Seibert
Tyre Smith MLB- Riverview Sarasota
5’11 207lbs
Smith comes in at number six on the list with 62 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble. Smith is a really good Junior prospect that can play in the box or out in space, and has tremendous closing speed, and open field tackling ability.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13075405/Tyre-Smith
Ryan Peacock DE- Riverview
6’3 240lbs
Peacock is a two-way player that also could play tight end at the next level. He’s a pretty good athlete that can play with his hand in the ground or stand up, he does a good job shedding blocks and getting to the ball-carrier which was evident by making 61 tackles from the defensive end position. He’s a first-team all-conference player.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9762694/Ryan-Peacock
Austin Brannen LB- Steinbrenner
6’0 220lbs
Brannen is one of the top linebackers in the Tampa Bay Area, he comes in at number eight on the list with 60 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble. He could easily be at the top of this list, he averages over 12 tackles a game, and he’s only played five games this season because of covid cancellations. Brannen is an extremely smart player (5.7 GPA) and diagnosis plays quickly, he’s a thumper that is an excellent tackler, also has the ability to play sideline-to-sideline. He’s a very good overall College prospect that has several small school offers.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10772015/Austin-Brannen
Caden Huffman LB- Newsome
5’11 185lbs
Huffman comes in at number nine on the list with 56 tackles, one blocked punt, and one safety. Huffman is a super aggressive linebacker that brings bad intentions on every play, he’s also athletic enough to play out in space and is a very good open field tackler, he is a good prospect that surprisingly doesn’t have any offers yet.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11324840/Caden-Huffman
Daveon Crouch- Wharton
6’2 190lbs
Crouch is an outstanding Junior prospect that rounds out the list with 56 tackles, 11 sacks, two interceptions, and six forced fumbles! He is a tremendous athlete that has an explosive first step, acceleration to the ball, and outstanding pass-rushing ability. He’s one of the best sleeper prospects that I’ve come across this season. He could end up being a very highly recruited player next year.