Coach Ferrell’s Pre-Season 1st Team Virginia 4A All State Defense
The state of Virginia is one of the most talented states in the country and has a long history of producing dominant athletes in every sport, including football. There are numerous towns and cities across the talent-rich state including the…
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Continue ReadingThe state of Virginia is one of the most talented states in the country and has a long history of producing dominant athletes in every sport, including football. There are numerous towns and cities across the talent-rich state including the larger metropolitan areas of Norfolk, Richmond, Northern Virginia, Roanoke, and more. Here is the Pre-Season First Team Virginia 4A All State Defense.
Zachary Dantzlerward | 6’4” 295 lbs | Defensive Line | Loudoun Valley High School
Dantzlerward is the 8th ranked Defensive Lineman in the state. The 3.8 GPA student currently holds 16 offers and has narrowed down his Top 5 to Old Dominion, Kent State, Army, Navy, and Harvard. Loudoun Valley finished with a 4-6 record last season and missed the playoffs, but the senior D- Lineman’s dominance give them a chance at post- season play.
Qwenton Spellman | 6’2” 290 lbs | Defensive Line | Louisa County High School
Spellman is a two sport athlete who was named First Team All District as a Defensive Line and Second Team All Conference in Basketball. He has five D1 offers from Old Dominion, Norfolk St, Towson, Richmond, and Saint Francis.
Caleb Williams | 6’5” 240 lbs | Defensive Line | Matoaca High School
Williams was named Freshmen All American and 3rd Team All Region as a Defensive Lineman last year. He already holds 4 offers from Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Duke.
Brayden Walker 6’2” 285 lbs | Defensive Line | Eastern View High School
Walker was named Honorable Mention to our Pre-Season All DMV Offensive Team and our First Team 4A All State Offense. He was also a Second Team All Region as a Defensive Lineman last year. The Elon commit, anchors an offensive line that went 4-5 last season and just missed the playoffs. He and the Cyclones will be hungry this season.
Kaveion Keys | 6’3” 205 lbs | Linebacker | Varina High School
Keys is the 5th ranked prospect and top ranked LB in the state. He also was named to our Pre-Season First Team All DMV Defense. The Blue Devils senior Linebacker was the leader of the State Championship defense and will give Varina a strong chance to repeat this season. He has numerous Power Five offers from programs such as Florida, Kentucky, Syracuse, Vanderbilt, Penn State, Virginia Tech, and more.
Chris Cole | 6’3” 190 lbs | Linebacker | Salem High School
Cole is the third ranked Linebacker in the Class of 2024. He is the top returner on a Salem defense that 11-2 last season, made it to the State Semi-Final, and only gave up an average of less than 12 points per game. The Salem junior Backer already has an offer from Virginia Tech.
Brett Clatterbaugh | 6’2” 225 lbs | Linebacker | Eastern View High School
The top ranked LB in the Class of 2025, Clatterbaugh wont 2nd Team All State honors as a Freshmen and won the 220 lb Wrestling State Championship. He is the leader returning tackler in the state with 153 Total Tackles. He also had 19tackles for a loss and 3 Sacks. He holds numerous offers from programs like Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Coastal Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Penn St, and Marshall.
Faison leads one of the top secondaries in the state and a loaded Varina team. He was named Pre-Season Honorable Mention All DMV, 2nd Team All Region Defensive Back and All Purpose Defense. The Blue Devils DB has offers from Army, Dartmouth, VMI, and Seton Hill.
Adrian Parson | 5’7” 160 lbs | Defensive Back | Dinwiddie High School
Parson was loaded with honors last season. He tallied 73 tackles, 3 pass break ups, and 2 fumble recoveries. His efforts earned him 1st Team All Region, All Metro Honorable Mention, and All State Honorable Mention last season.
Mekhai White | 6’2” 180 lbs | Defensive Back | King George High School
White is a Pre-Season 4A All State Offense, First Team All Area, and 2nd Team All Region Wide Receiver selection, but also dominates on the opposite side of the ball. He holds 44 offers from the likes of Georgia, Tennessee, Louisville, Indiana, Nebraska, Mizzou, Mississippi St, Jackson St, Alabama St, FAMU, Penn St, Pitt , and WestVirginia.
Jordan Edwards | 5’8” 160 lbs | Defensive Back | Varina High School
Edwards is an athlete who is being named to both Pre-Season First Team All State Teams. He is a play maker on the offensive side of the ball, and an athletic defender who is a threat to score 6 anytime he touches the ball, regardless of offense, defense or special teams. The Varina athlete currently has an offer from Marshall.