With the return of only two of the top 12 defensive players from a year ago, there will be several new faces making plays on the defensive side of the ball for SouthCoast football teams this fall.

Below are the names of 22 local defensive players we are keeping an eye on this season.

Names were compiled through a form The Standard-Times sports staff sent out to all local coaches this summer, as well as preseason camp visits.

Cast your vote for the 2025 Standard-Times Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. Voting closes at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8.

Note: Players are listed alphabetically by school and can only make one preseason football poll.

Zach Menendez, Apponequet

Aaron Procaccini, Apponequet

Tommy Guenette, Bishop Stang

Alex Rivas, Bishop Stang

Brady Beauparland, Dart

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