The talent that we have here in south Florida continues to astound college coaches and fans throughout the country.

No matter what position you look at, there are some amazing producers and prospects that continue to make an impact on the biggest stage in the country.

So far this week we have shined that spotlight on Miami-Dade and Broward County student/athletes who have made a huge difference this past season.

While we have brought you the top runners, pass catchers and defensive backs, statistically, today we give you some leading tacklers who continued to elevate their respective programs.

Here is a look at defensive performers from every class:

2024 - Dylan Calero, LB, Miami Gulliver Prep. 110 tackles.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14634226/Dylan-Calero

2025 - Cameron Davis, DE, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely. 114 tackles.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16613223/Cameron-Davis

2025 - Shawn Garcon, OLB, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School. 115 tackles. 3.3 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19373708/Shawn-Garcon

2024 - Santana Harrison, LB, Coconut Creek Monarch. 130 tackles.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15988968/6572907b8cd43c0ff42af1c8

2024 - Denzel Johnson, OLB/SS, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. 118 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 6 sacks.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14985159/Denzel-Johnson

2024 - Jarvis Johnson, LB, Miami Westminster Christian. 115 tackles.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14592856/Jarvis-Johnson

2026 - Terrance Johnson, OLB/FS, Hollywood South Broward. 146 tackles.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20197544/Terrance-Johnson

2024 - Brendan Leal, LB, Davie Western. 118 tackles. 3.85 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14938787/644c5a18ab9d81055ce6aef4

2025 - Joshua McDowell, LB, Miami Southridge. 105 tackles.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16469179/Joshua-Mcdowell

2024 - Kal-El Pascal, S, Miami Dr. Krop. 108 tackles.

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2025 - Lance Pascal, LB, Davie Nova. 109 tackles. 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17684996/Lantz-Pascal

2026 - Louisdens Paul, LB, Miami Springs. 125 total tackles, 103 solo, 16 tackles for loss, 6 sacks.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17996023/Louisdens-Paul

2024 - Nicholas Rodriguez, LB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. 114 tackles. Missouri commit. 3-time state champion.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15316576/Nicholas-Rodriguez

2024 - Jonathan Ward Jr., LB, Hollywood South Broward. 188 tackles.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16953656/Jonathan-Ward-Jr

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