Summer 2026 was Etzler’s breakout stretch of play as he was a standout performer at the NLF Summer Championships as well as an All-Star at the Apex 60 event. Etzler is an agile and versatile defensive prospect who is a tenacious on ball defender. The trifecta of Etzler’s speed, lateral footwork and physicality allows him to pursue a ball carrier for long stretches and turn him multiple times. Etzler also excels at getting into a ball carrier earlier in his dodge and knocking him off balance. This talented 2029 defensive prospect is especially adept at shutting down dodgers from X. Etzler owns a deep bag of stick checks that he can throw to cause turnovers. Etzler has also demonstrated tremendous instincts for when to deliver those slaps, lifts and pokes that separate the ball from his opponent. Etzler’s hand-eye coordination and positioning skills, make him a ground ball machine. His two-handed skill set and cut back moves will then allow Etzler to push the fast break deep into the offensive end.