Coach Ferrell’s Pre-Season 1st Team Maryland 2A All State Defense
The state of Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Baltimore, DC, Western Maryland, and the Eastern Shore. Here is the Pre-Season First Team Maryland 2A All State Defense
Luke Pappano | 6’3” 230 lbs | Defensive Line | Poolesville High School
Pappano make our Pre-Season All State list on both sides of the ball. Earning the Pre-Season First Team All State isn’t his only accolade. He also was named First Team All MOCO County 3A/ 2A Defensive Line last fall. He finished the season with 43 Tackles and 9 Tackles for a Loss.
Micah Izzard Micah Izzard 6'0" | 250 lbs | DL Douglass (PG) | 2023 MD | 6′ 230 lbs | Defensive Line | Frederick Douglass High School
Izzard is the returning Sack Leader in the state for Class 2A with 11 Sacks. He also finished with 73 Tackles and 14 Tackles for a Loss. The junior D- Lineman was a huge part of the defending State Champs defense that allowed an average of one score per game.
Cordell Cozay Brown | 6′ 230 | Defensive Line | Frederick Douglass High School
Brown is another Defensive Lineman from Douglass to make our Pre-Season 2A All State Defensive Team. He earned First Team All County last season for the Eagles.
Kevin O’Connor Kevin O’Connor 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Easton | 2023 State MD | 6’3” 240 lbs | Linebacker | Easton High School
O’Connor is one of the top overall athletes in the state. He also made our list as a Pre-Season First Team 2A All State Quarterback, Pre-Season Second Team All DMV as a Linebacker, and was also named Honorable Mention All State as a Linebacker last year. He finished last season with 48 Tackles, 11 Tackles for Loss, and 4 Sacks. The Easton athlete is committed to Duke University.
Luke Mergott Luke Mergott 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Decatur | 2023 State MD | 6’3” 200 lb | Linebacker | Stephen Decatur High School
Mergott is another Duke Commit on our Pre-Season All State Team. He also is earned First Team Bayside as a Tight End and Linebacker last season. He tallied 74 Total Tackles, 7 Tackles for a Loss, 3 Sacks, 3 Interceptions, 33 Receptions, 583 Total Yards on offense, and 16 Touchdowns.
Darius Grimes Darius Grimes 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Douglass (PG County) | 2023 State MD | 6’1 235 lbs | Linebacker | Frederick Douglass High School
Grimes finished Second Team All State and First Team All County. He finished with 109 Tackles, 8 Sacks 8 Tackles for a Loss, 5 Forced Fumbles, 1 Block Field Goal, and 6 Pass Break Ups.
Davin Brown Jr | 6′ 185 lbs | Linebacker | Frederick Douglass High School
Brown finishes out a total of 4 athletes to make the Pre-Season All State Defensive Team. It’s a testament to the tenacity and dominance of Douglass’ defense. He finished with a total of 116 Tackles , 18 Tackles for a Loss, 3 Sacks, and 2 Interceptions.
Jamari Somerville Jamari Somerville 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Lackey | 2023 State MD | 6’1” 185 lbs | Defensive Back | Lackey High School
Somerville is one of the returning leader rushers in the state, and makes our Pre-Season First Team All State Offensive Team. However, he is one of the most highly recruited Defensive Backs in the state. He finished the season with All Met Honorable Mention honors and had 67 Tackles to go with his 1,370 Rushing Yards and 14 Rushing Touchdowns. He has offers from Boston College, Buffalo, Temple, Army, Delaware State, Towson, Delaware, Fordham, Monmouth, and more.
Sascha Garcia Sascha Garcia 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Oxon Hill | 2023 State MD | 6’2” 180 lbs | Defensive Back | Potomac High School
Garcia was named First Team All Prince Georges County 2A/ 1A Defensive Back last season. He holds offers from Ohio, Saint Francis, Delaware State, Monmouth, and William and Mary.
Malique Leatherbury | 5’10” 175 lbs | Defensive Back | Wicomico High School
Leatherbury has a offer from Navy. The Wicomico athlete got on the Midshipmen’s radar by making Second Team All State Special Teams, First Team Bayside Wide Receiver, First Team All Conference Wide Receiver, First Team All Conference Returner, and Conference Special Teams Player of the Year. He caught 32 Receptions for 470 yards,10 Touchdowns, 3 Kick Return Touchdowns, 2 Punt Return Touchdowns, 4 Interceptions, and 3 defensive Touchdowns.
Jason Kinney | 5’11” 180 lbs | Defensive Back | Calvert High School
Kinney is a speedster who caught our attention with his ability to be around the football and create turnovers. He led the team with 5 Interceptions and 5 Pass Break Ups. Calvert didn’t have a strong regular season, but was able to make it to the 2nd Round of the Playoffs.