Rising Stock Defensive Linemen 2022 (Part 1)

The defensive line position is very strong in Ohio for the class of 2022. These players are athletic, physically tough, and extremely high motor defenders who pride themselves on defeating the blocker then getting to the football. Many of these outstanding football players have already received multiple D1 offers. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="123250" first="Antwan" last="Blackshear"]     6’3” 310     Trotwood Madison</strong> Blackshear is an athletic lineman for who is quick off the ball and is powerful with his first strike and fluid in his movement. Even though Antwan can play either side of the ball, he is especially impressive in his pass rush abilities as a one technique or defensive tackle. <strong>Dakari Frasier     6’4” 245     Pickerington Central</strong> An extremely agile and mobile defensive lineman, Frasier displays speed and quickness on the perimeter and in the openfield. He can transition instantaneously from a pass rusher into pursuit once the football is thrown by flipping his hips and breaking to the ball. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="129156" first="Sam" last="Buerkle"]     6’4” 250     Cincinnati St. Xavier</strong> Buerkle is a real force as an outside pass rusher at the defensive end position. He does a great job of keeping offensive linemen off his body by using his long arms to protect his chest. Sam uses a variety of pass rush techniques like the club and swim to put heat on the opposing quarterbacks. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="129154" first="Chase" last="Brown"]     6’3” 225     Cincinnati Moeller</strong> Brown isn’t the biggest defensive end around but his explosion off the ball along with his leg drive makes him difficult to block. His motor neve quits and can split a double team and still put pressure on the opposing quarterback. Brown also has a great inside pass rush move. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34473" first="Clive" last="Wilson"]     6’5” 230     Youngstown Chaney</strong> This tall and intimidating defensive end works best from a two-point outside rush position. He has tremendous length due to his height and wingspan. He strikes, sheds, and disengages from pass blockers with ease and is fast enough to run plays down from behind. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34425" first="Drew" last="Logan"]     6’4” 220     North Canton Hoover</strong> Logan comes from a long line of great athletes, and he is carrying on that family tradition. Drew is one of the most versatile players in the state in that he can line up as a defensive end, linebacker, and tight end. He is a great technician in terms of footwork, use of his hands, pursuit angles, and acceleration to the ball.