This coming fall on the high school football field in Iowa will feature some incredible defensive talent. Top Iowa High School Football Defensive PlayersTate Wallace, Iowa City Regina Catholic, SeniorOne of the top college prospects in the state, Wallace, who has committed to Minnesota, had 70 total tackles with 22 tackles for loss and 8.5 quarterback sacks as a junior. City High’s Marshall Sheldon (5) carries the ball during a Week 1 Iowa high school football game against Iowa City West Aug. 29, 2025 at Iowa City City High in Iowa City, Iowa. Zane Mullenix, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, SeniorMullenix racked up 128 tackles a season ago, including 12 tackles for loss and three quarterback sacks. Gabe Blanshan, Urbandale, JuniorBlanshan recorded 113 total tackles, including 81 solos, with six tackles for loss as a sophomore.