A dozen who will dazzle: A look at some top high school football stars on defense

One of the hallmarks of old-school -Catholic League football was its blue-collar, physical brand of defense. The sport has opened up in recent years, but Catholic League teams still win championships on the defensive side of the ball. So it’s no surprise this alphabetical list of 12 defensive players to watch in 2026 includes a trio from Class 8A champion Mount Carmel and a pair from 7A winner Brother Rice. David Folorunsho, St. Patrick A native of Nigeria who grew up playing soccer, Folorunsho…