7 Under the Radar Defensive Ends in the state of Pennsylvania

The ability to create pressure from the outside is always key for any defense, a defensive end that shows the awareness to use his hands effectively and the ability to anchor against the run is always a plus for a defense. Here are seven under the radar defensive ends from the state of Pennsylvania! <strong>Davante Dennis 6-6 215 Red Lion High School</strong> The tall athletic edge rusher displays a quick first step off the line of scrimmage and shows the ability to transition his weight effectively to get in and out of cuts to make key plays throughout a game. He uses his long arms to create separation between him and the offensive tackle and get consistent pressure in the opposing backfield. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27251" first="Jack" last="Dilts"] 6-5 250 Kiski Area High School</strong> The Duquense commit is a strong versatile defensive end, he has the ability to line up and play in a "4i" (inside shade of the offensive tackle) where he shows the strength to hold off double teams. He also demonstrates the ability to line up as a "5 technique" (outside shade of the offensive tackle) and create consistent pressure with the ability to bend around the edge. He shows good awareness to make key plays against the run, demonstrating "heavy hands" and getting a good strike to disengage blocks quickly and effectively. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27200" first="Robert" last="Jackson"] 6-6 250 Archbishop Wood High School</strong> An explosive powerful defensive end that displays an array of pass rush moves to manipulate opposing offensive tackles throughout the duration of a game to get into the opposing offense’s backfield. He demonstrates good closing speed to track down the ball carrier and make key plays in the run game, he creates havoc in the run or pass game on a consistent basis. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27347" first="Nick" last="Yagodich"] 6-4 250 St. Joseph Preparatory School</strong> The Harvard commit shows the versatility to rush the quarterback from the outside or from the inside, he displays the ability to bend around the edge and close in on the opposing quarterback. He demonstrates active hands and the ability to disengage blocks to make key plays in the opposing backfield. <strong>Paul Jennings 6-4 235 La Salle College High School</strong> The Penn commit is a relentless pass rusher that shows the versatility to rush from different angles along the line, from a "5 technique" or from a titled "9 technique" he can come after the quarterback with a high motor and active hands. he demonstrates the brute strength to create a "knockback" effect on the opposing offensive lineman to create instant separation. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27264" first="Chase" last="Whatton"] 6-4 235 Elizabeth Forward High School</strong> The first word that comes to mind when describing the play of the Bowling Green commit is "explosive". He is a relentless consistent presence in the opposing backfield and demonstrates a quick first step off the line and makes key plays throughout a game. He demonstrates quic active hands to get rid of opposing blockers with ease and create opportunities for key turnovers. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27303" first="Jacob" last="Kaminski"] 6-4 235 Wyoming Seminary College Prep</strong> The strong athletic defensive end shows good base and balance by demonstrating the ability to turn the corner around the opposing offensive tackle and have good body control to stay in pursuit of the quarterback. He is also a state champion wrestler and puts that on display by being strong at the point of attack and using good leverage to outmaneuver opposing offensive lineman. &nbsp;