Rising Stock Defensive Linemen 2022 (Part 2)
Bill Conley
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This is the second group of senior defensive linemen in the state whose stock keeps rising as the fall season approaches. The one thing they have in common is the way they dominate the opposition and create havoc for offensive linemen who attempt to block them. They possess the skill level, strength, and athleticism to shut an offense down.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="129170" first="Ashton" last="Duncan"] 6’3” 220 Ironton</strong>
A physical defensive end, Duncan uses a combination of techniques to make penetration into the offensive backfield and to put heat on the quarterback including the power rush. He has a quick get off and gives great effort getting to the football.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="129171" first="John" last="Jackson"] 6’3” 260 Barberton</strong>
Jackson is a stout and powerful defensive lineman who anchors the line of scrimmage by destroying single blockers and holding his ground against, or splitting, double teams. He not only makes plays along the defensive front but is also quick enough to help on the perimeter.
<strong>Tyler Gooch 6’2” 195 Trotwood Madison</strong>
Gooch is a long and lean defensive end who possess exceptional lateral mobility and agility. He is very quick in transition and can make plays all over the field. Gooch displays his athleticism in slipping by and under blocks to make the play.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="118771" first="Dylan" last="Graber"] 6’3” 260 Olentangy Liberty</strong>
Graber is especially impressive as a nose guard who makes life miserable for a center. He can press the offensive blocker into the backfield, penetrate the gap, or backdoor the center and catch the play from behind. Graber also executes the push/pull technique to perfection.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34489" first="Jr" last="Tellington"] 6’2” 220 Youngstown Chaney</strong>
Tellington is a raw talent who has all the tools to develop into a big-time defensive end. He displays a jolting first strike and disengages quickly from the blocker. Tellington is an instinctive reactor to offensive schemes and can dominate along the line of scrimmage.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34404" first="Daniel" last="Tooson"] 6’1” 250 Bishop Hartley</strong>
Quick enough to play defensive end and powerful enough to play inside, Tooson often comes through untouched when slanting or angling. Due to his build and stature, Tooson plays with exceptional leverage regularly winning the pad level battle.
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