5 Under the Radar Defensive Tackles to watch in 2021

<div id="contentsContainer" class="style-scope qowt-page"> <div id="contents" class="style-scope qowt-page"> With the 2021 season upon us, I wanted to go in-depth about some guys that are under the radar right now. These players are all talented and have college level ability and skills. Some of these players have a few offers and with the help of big seasons I can forsee all of them playing college football at some level.     <img class="aligncenter wp-image-93316" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/01/UndertheRadar-Logo-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="498" height="312" />     [player_tooltip player_id="111565" first="Chuck" last="Taylor"]- Auburndale High 6’1 275lbs Taylor had a very good season from his defensive tackle position registering 36 tackles, eight sacks, and three fumble recoveries. He’s a very good 0 /1 technique player and plays with great power and leverage, he consistently eats up blocks, he has a good first step and very good short-area quickness to beat blockers and get into the backfield. Film: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11310960/Chuck-Taylor">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11310960/Chuck-Taylor</a>   Jonathan Gomez- Goleman High 6’0 280lbs </div> </div> <div id="pageBorders" class="style-scope qowt-page" contenteditable="false"></div> <div id="contentsContainer" class="style-scope qowt-page"> <div id="contents" class="style-scope qowt-page"> Gomez had a breakout year for Goleman last season, he finished with 38 tackles and eight sacks and averaged a sack per game. Gomez is a really nice defensive tackle Prospect, he has an explosive first step and is very good using his hands to get off blocks, he has a short compact frame which allows him to have natural leverage in the trenches. He has a nice rip move that he beats lineman with consistently to get into the backfield. Film: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11691680/Johnathan-Gomez">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11691680/Johnathan-Gomez</a>   Pharee Reed- Lakewood High 6’3 220lbs Reed is a really good player to watch this season, he’s a bit undersized for defensive tackle, but he has plenty of athleticism to kick out to end or play stand-up outside linebacker. He’s pretty much unblockable at the defensive tackle position with his burst and acceleration, and overall athleticism. He consistently beats lineman with quickness and penetration. He’s a wrestler also and it shows because he’s very physical and does a great job using his hands to beat blocks. He’s a terrific Prospect. </div> </div> <div id="contentsContainer" class="style-scope qowt-page"> <div id="contents" class="style-scope qowt-page"> Film: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12364270/Pharee-Reed">https://www.hudl.com/profile/12364270/Pharee-Reed</a>   Aiden Bell- Clearwater High 6’0 225lbs Bell had a very solid season with 28 tackles, five sacks, two fumbles caused, and a fumble recovery. Bell’s game is speed and quickness (4.9 40 yard dash), he also plays defensive end, Clearwater does a really good job lining him up all over the place and finding mismatches for his pass-rush ability, he plays with a high motor and does a good job using his hands to get off blocks and make plays. He’s also a smart student with a 3.7 GPA. Film: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11382630/Aiden-Bell">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11382630/Aiden-Bell</a>   Jacroy Waddle- Astronaut High 6’0 255lbs </div> </div> <div id="pageBorders" class="style-scope qowt-page" contenteditable="false"></div> <div id="contentsContainer" class="style-scope qowt-page"> <div id="contents" class="style-scope qowt-page"> Waddle is a very good two-way player that also double at offensive guard, as a defensive tackle he plays with power and generates a lot of force moving the pile, he has active hands and slips blocks, he shows the ability to anchor and find the football and get off blocks. Very good prospect that should be getting more attention. Film: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11026238/Jacroy-Waddell">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11026238/Jacroy-Waddell</a> </div> </div>       You Can Contact Shannon Jordan with a prospect or team information on Twitter @in_huddle or shannon.jordan.ib@gmail.com. We are also on Social Media on @PrepRedzonefl.