Southwest Prairie Conference: Top Defenders – East Division
Today we will be taking a look at the Top Defenders heading into this season for the Southwest Prairie Conference East Division. The East Division has six teams: Joliet Central, Joliet West, Plainfield Central, Plainfield East, Plainfield South, and Romeoville.…
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Continue ReadingToday we will be taking a look at the Top Defenders heading into this season for the Southwest Prairie Conference East Division. The East Division has six teams: Joliet Central, Joliet West, Plainfield Central, Plainfield East, Plainfield South, and Romeoville.
Joliet Central:
Derek Perry (2021) – Perry plays DB, he takes good pursuit angles, doesn’t give up on plays, and comes down in run support. He reacts quickly to plays which are seen when he’s in coverage by staying with the WR and deflecting passes. Perry attacks downhill and isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder for a hit, he’s going to be a solid player on this Joliet Central defensive unit this upcoming season.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10266032
Denzel Jones (2021) – Jones plays NG, he is a force up front for this defensive unit. Jones gets off blocks, keeps his feet turning, and takes solid pursuit angles. He isn’t a stat sheet stuffer, rather he’s the one that does the dirty work in the trenches opening up opportunities for his teammates to make plays.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10147536
Joliet West:
Nasir Lacey (2021) – Lacey plays CB, he’s a D1 prospect and is going to do big things at the next level. He reacts quickly to the ball, gets off blocks to make the tackle, and attacks downhill. Lacey gets hands up in coverage deflecting passes and disrupting the catching process of the WR.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9562585
Bryan McCoy Bryan McCoy 6'1" | 230 lbs | LB Joliet West | 2022 State IL (2022) – McCoy plays MLB, he played his sophomore season on varsity last season. He attacks downhill where he isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder and takes solid pursuit angles. McCoy doesn’t give up on plays with his high motor, he also gets pressure on the QB off the edge and has solid footwork/read steps.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11229287
Matthew Siegal (2021) – Siegal plays MLB/OLB, he’s another solid player on this Joliet West defense. He attacks downhill, fills holes in run support, and has a solid read step that helps him take good pursuit angles.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9562515
Plainfield Central:
Tristen Kintz (2021) – Kintz plays DE for this defensive unit. He gets good pressure on the QB, gets off blocks to make the tackle, and takes solid pursuit angles. Kintz attacks and isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder, he’s a name to keep an eye on this upcoming season.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9474075
Luke Johnson (2021) – Johnson plays DE, he’s the pair to Kintz on the defensive line. Johnson attacks the offensive lineman when rushing and gets in the backfield with his quick burst at the line of scrimmage.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9474069
Plainfield East:
Kyle Taylor (Class of 2021): Taylor plays CB for Plainfield East where he has solid coverage down the field, comes down to lower his shoulder, and gets hands-on when pressing. He has speed and quick acceleration which helps him get back to the receiver’s hip if the receiver creates separation.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11472181
James Thomson (2021) – Thomson plays DE/OLB for Plainfield East, he gets in the backfield quickly by shedding blocks and attacking at the line of scrimmage. He collapses the pocket which in turn helps him get good pressure on the QB. Thomson has a high upside heading into this season and don’t be surprised if he improves his performance from last year.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11602783
Plainfield South:
Lorenz Nelson (2021) – Nelson plays CB for Plainfield South, he has solid hands and has speed topped with quick acceleration. He stays with his man in coverage and gets his hands into the WR basket on passing plays deflecting passes.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9571805
Daniel Avila (2021) – Avila plays OLB for Plainfield South, he gets off blocks to make the tackle by wrapping up and gets pressure on the QB. Avila also covers sideline to sideline, he looks to build upon last season’s stats.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9571833
Romeoville:
Jacquille Brown (2021) – Brown plays CB for Romeoville, he takes solid pursuit angles, lowers his shoulder, and gets hands-on while pressing receivers. Brown plays through the receiver and jumps routes by reacting to the play quickly. He has solid speed to him which helps him stay with his man in coverage and gets pressure on the QB when he blitzes.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9443411
Josh Dennison (2021) – Dennison plays SS/OLB for Romeoville, he fills holes in run support, makes open-field tackles, and squares up to wrap up the ballcarrier. Dennison is more of a run support SS than a coverage one and isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder.
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9544429
Notables:
Jaylin Dansby – Joliet West Class of 2022
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11689433
Sebastian Diaz – Joliet West Class of 2021
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11225048
Devin Kan – Plainfield Central Class of 2022
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11202043
Damian Jasso – Plainfield Central Class of 2022
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11202001
Ethan Chance – Plainfield South Class of 2022
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11824220
Jose Guerro – Plainfield South Class of 2022
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11409688
Jahmari Christian – Romeoville Class of 2022
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13429123
Maurice Bradshaw – Romeoville Class of 2022
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11625157
The Southwest Prairie Conference is one of many highly competitive conferences in Illinois high school football. Most of these teams produce D-1 players who shine at the next level, let’s see which one of these players is up next.