Jaelan Phillips (Photo: 247Sports)
The five finalists for American Family Insurance ALL-USA Defensive Player of the Year are set with the winner to be announced in late December. Finalists were selected by USA TODAY Sports’ Jim Halley based on performances and coach and scouting analyst recommendations.
Finalists are listed in alphabetical order:
Bubba Bolden, S, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
Jaelan Phillips, DE, Redlands East Valley (Redlands, Calif.)
Richard LeCounte III, S, Liberty County (Hinesville, Ga.)
Dylan Moses, LB, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
Shaun Wade, CB, Trinity Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.)
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