Against Jefferson, a bigger quarterback but also a threat to run, BYU brought multiple tacklers to get him to the ground.

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/byu-cougars/2023/09/22/facing-best-weve-faced-kansas-qb/

Barto was one of Dana Hills’ top tacklers last season and is part of a handful of returning starters that will lead on the defensive side.

Source: https://www.danapointtimes.com/2023-dolphin-football-preview-players-to-watch/

But key parts of the defense — like last year’s leading tacklers Noah Johnston, Will Daniel and Mav Dombrowski — are back and making an impact on both sides of the ball.

Source: https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/basalt-football-rolls-through-first-two-games/article_c959ba6a-4578-11ee-9753-0b9278387b6d.html

Draped by a trio of would-be Peebles tacklers, West Union quarterback Allen Knauff still manages to get off this pass attempt in action from the September 9 “Battle of 41” at Freedom Field.

Source: https://www.peoplesdefender.com/2023/09/14/indians-dominate-in-battle-of-41/

Gray had a phenomenal season last year for North Carolina, posting 144 total stops as one of the top tacklers in the country.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/10/scouting-notebook-top-games-to-watch-and-prospects-to-look-for-week-6-3/

He launched a kick as tacklers approached and got to the ball first to touch down for a converted try and 13-7 lead.

Source: https://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/ontario-news/seattle-seawolves-rally-in-the-second-half-to-defeat-the-toronto-arrows-in-mlr-play/

Levis took several big hits while running the ball in Monday night’s win over the Dolphins and he’s shown a preference for trying to run through would-be tacklers rather than sliding to avoid the kind of contact that could knock him out of the game.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-vrabel-well-show-will-levis-qbs-not-sliding-getting-shit-knocked-out-of-them

Rhamondre Stevenson really just bounces off tacklers when he runs🤣.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/08/29/patriots-roster-53-man-bill-belichick-cuts-preseason-training-camp/

The ball came out as a wobbler and WSU defensive back Abraham Williams caught it and returned it to the UNC 22. Kelly, also one of the team’s leading tacklers, had eight for the day.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/09/30/unc-gives-up-21-points-in-the-fourth-quarter-loses-late-to-nationally-ranked-weber-state/

There are many ways to improve your defense, but seeing your third and fourth leading tacklers from going elsewhere is not one of them.

Source: https://www.thesportsbank.net/illinois-illini/illini-football-kansas-jayhawks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=illini-football-kansas-jayhawks