CLL Top Defenders: Blue Division
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Today we will be taking a look at the Top Defenders in the CCL Blue Division. These teams include Brother Rice, Marist, Mt. Carmel, and Loyola Academy Brother Rice: Myles Jones Myles Jones 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Brother…
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Continue ReadingToday we will be taking a look at the Top Defenders in the CCL Blue Division. These teams include Brother Rice, Marist, Mt. Carmel, and Loyola Academy
Brother Rice:
Myles Jones Myles Jones 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Brother Rice | 2021 IL – Jones plays MLB, he gets nice pressure on the QB, takes solid pursuit angles, and attacks downhill. He’s a hard hitter, gets in the backfield quickly, and fills holes in run support. Jones reacts to plays quickly and is more of a run stopper over a coverage MLB.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9606475
Ryan Whelan – Whelan plays OLB/MLB, he gets in the backfield quickly, gets nice pressure on the QB, and reacts to plays quickly. He gets off of blocks to make the tackle by his use of hands at the line of scrimmage, he hits gaps hard and is quick off the line of scrimmage. Whelan has a good pass rush and is a solid run-stopper, he has an aggressive play-style that helps him overpower O-lineman.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9606603
Michael Badke – Badke plays SS/OLB, he attacks downhill, has a quick burst off the line of scrimmage, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. He’s able to diagnose plays quickly, is a hard hitter, and is solid in coverage. Badke fills holes in run support with his aggressive play style and is one of many to keep an eye on for Brother Rice’s defensive unit.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9606375
Andrew Love – Love plays FS/SS, he comes down in run support, isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder, and is solid in coverage. He has solid footwork, diagnoses plays quickly which enables him to attack downhill.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9606522
Marist:
Jovan Marsh Jovan Marsh 5'10" | 180 lbs | DB Marist | 2021 IL – Marsh plays DB, he runs a 4.5 40 yard dash, has solid footwork, and reacts to plays quickly. He has the ability to jump routes, deflect passes, and attack downhill. Marsh is also a solid return man and fills holes in run support.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11124110
Tristen Schultz – Schultz plays DE/OLB, he gets in the backfield quickly, gets nice pressure on the QB, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. He is a hard hitter with a high motor which he uses when he attacks downhill, takes solid pursuit angles, and overpowers O-lineman.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11124115
Mt. Carmel:
Kenenna Odeluga Kenenna Odeluga 6'0" | 210 lbs | ATH Mount Carmel | 2021 IL – Odeluga plays MLB, he fills holes in run support, takes solid pursuit angles, and reacts to plays quickly. He’s a solid player on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and a solid overall player.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10025428
Austin Maciel-Haygood – Haygood plays MLB, he gets nice pressure on the QB, fills holes in run support, and takes solid pursuit angles. He also gets to his pass coverage drops quickly by diagnosing the plays.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10025422
Loyola Academy:
Brandon Svets Brandon Svets 6'5" | 230 lbs | DL Loyola | 2021 IL – Svets plays DE/OLB, he gets in the backfield quickly, gets solid pressure on the QB, and has solid use of hands at the line of scrimmage. He takes solid pursuit angles and gets his hands up to deflect passes.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10266454
Liam Conaghan Liam Conaghan 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Loyola | 2021 IL – Conaghan plays OLB/MLB, he gets in the backfield quickly, attacks downhill, and gets solid pressure on the QB. He has solid body control, gets hands up to deflect passes, and sets the edge/contain.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9470129
Marty Auer Marty Auer 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Loyola | 2021 IL – Auer plays DB, he jumps routes, has a quick turn of the hips causing him to stay with his man in coverage and comes down in run support. He’s a hard hitter, takes solid pursuit angles with his footwork, and reacts to plays quickly.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9470328
Notables:
Dameon Hall: 2022 Brother Rice
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11242781
Kiwuan Davis: 2023 Brother Rice
Sean Kinard: 2023 Brother Rice
Overall, these players are going to play big roles on the defensive side of the ball for each respective team. They all have the ability to play at the next level and don’t be surprised if you see any of these names in the newspaper for huge games this upcoming season.