By Jim Halley, USA TODAY High School Sports | October 4, 2017 7:31 pm
As the season reaches the the halfway point or close to it around the nation, USA TODAY High School Sports is assembling our midseason report with installments throughout the week.
MORE: ALL-USA Offensive Player of the Year candidates
Here we’re taking a look at the midseason candidates for the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Defensive Player of the Year. The award will be presented in December.
NOTE: Poll results are not used in selection of the player of the year.
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