Prep Redzone Rankings: 22' DL Breakdowns

We’ve finished revamping the 22’ rankings totaling 397 ranked players. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Top 15 D-Linemen. <hr /> [player_tooltip player_id="20910" first="Jared" last="Badie"] Oswego East <a href="https://twitter.com/JaredBadie">Twitter</a> Rank: 1 Mr. Badie comes into the rankings at the number 1 spot, he makes open-field tackles and fills gaps in run support. He gets his hands up resulting in passes being deflected, isn't afraid to lower his shoulder to deliver the hard hit, and has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline. Mr. Badie doesn't give up on plays by taking pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, plays through the whistle, and gets after it. [player_tooltip player_id="155335" first="Hunter" last="Stitely"] Frankfort <a href="https://twitter.com/HunterStitely">Twitter</a> Rank: 2 Mr. Stitely comes into the rankings at the number 2 spot, he gets in the backfield quickly and fills gaps in run support. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, gets pressure on the QB, and has good use of hands at the point of attack. Mr. Stitely has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, doesn't give up on plays by taking pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="20912" first="Connor" last="Murphy"] Glenbard South <a href="https://twitter.com/ConnorM42407009">Twitter</a> Rank: 3 Mr. Murphy comes into the rankings at the number 3 spot, he gets off blocks to make the tackle and fills gaps in run support. He gets in the backfield quickly, gets pressure on the QB, and has good use of hands at the point of attack. Mr. Murphy doesn't give up on plays by taking pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, plays through the whistle, and attacks with his aggressive playstyle. [player_tooltip player_id="20908" first="Jireh" last="Mays"] East St Louis <a href="https://twitter.com/jirehmays99">Twitter</a> Rank: 4 Mr. Mays comes into the rankings at the number 4 spot, he fills gaps in run support and fires off the ball. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, gets in the backfield quickly, and gets pressure on the QB. Mr. Mays has good use of hands at the point of attack, doesn't give up on plays by taking pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="65768" first="Xavier" last="Slayton"] Crete Monee <a href="https://twitter.com/SlaytonXavier">Twitter</a> Rank: 5 Mr. Slayton comes into the rankings at the number 5 spot, he gets pressure on the QB and gets off blocks to make the tackle. He gets in the backfield quickly, has good use of hands at the point of attack, and fills gaps in run support. Mr. Slayton has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, holds contain, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="20892" first="Derrick" last="Parker II"] Rich Township <a href="https://twitter.com/DP2Different">Twitter</a> Rank: 6 Mr. Parker comes into the rankings at the number 6 spot, he gets off blocks to make the tackle and fills gaps in run support. He fires off the ball, has good use of hands at the point of attack, and gets in the backfield quickly. Mr. Parker gets after it with his attacking playstyle and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="119097" first="Jordan" last="Tooles"] Richards <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanTooles">Twitter</a> Rank: 7 Mr. Tooles comes into the rankings at the number 7 spot, he gets pressure on the QB and gets off blocks to make the tackle. He gets in the backfield quickly, fills gaps in run support, and has good use of hands at the point of attack. Mr. Tooles gets his hands up quickly resulting in passes being deflected as well as interceptions and gets after it where he plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="20913" first="Christian" last="Lorenzo"] Dekalb <a href="https://twitter.com/BigChristian90">Twitter</a> Rank: 8 Mr. Lorenzo comes into the rankings at the number 8 spot, he fills gaps in run support and has good use of hands at the point of attack. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, gets in the backfield quickly, and gets pressure on the QB. Mr. Lorenzo gets after it with his attacking playstyle and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="156766" first="Cody" last="Silzer"] Lockport <a href="https://twitter.com/codysilzer">Twitter</a> Rank: 9 Mr. Silzer comes into the rankings at the number 9 spot, he fires off the ball and gets in the backfield quickly. He fills gaps in run support, gets pressure on the QB, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Mr. Silzer has good use of hands at the point of attack, gets after it with his aggressive playstyle, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="20915" first="Quin" last="Wieties"] Fenwick <a href="https://twitter.com/QWieties">Twitter</a> Rank: 10 Mr. Wieties comes into the rankings at the number 10 spot, he fills gaps in run support and gets off blocks to make the tackle. He gets pressure on the QB, gets in the backfield quickly, and has good use of hands at the point of attack. Mr. Wieties has the closing speed to cover sideline to sideline, gets after it, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="156767" first="Cole" last="Silzer"] Lockport <a href="https://twitter.com/SilzerCole1">Twitter</a> Rank: 11 Mr. Si.zer comes into the rankings at the number 11 spot, he gets in the backfield quickly and fires off the ball. He fills gaps in run support, gets off blocks to make the tackle, and has good use of hands at the point of attack. Mr. Silzer gets pressure on the QB, gets after it with his aggressive playstyle, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="20909" first="Nasim" last="Cairo"] Edwardsville <a href="https://twitter.com/Cairo_beast">Twitter</a> Rank: 12 Mr, Cairo comes into the rankings at the number 12 spot, he fills gaps in run support and gets pressure on the QB. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, gets in the backfield quickly, and fires off the ball. Mr. Ciaro has good use of hands at the point of attack and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="155323" first="Jason" last="Farnham"] Sterling <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonFarnham3">Twitter</a> Rank: 13 Mr. Farnham comes into the rankings at the number 13 spot, he gets off blocks to make the tackle and gets in the backfield quickly. He gets his hands up quickly resulting in passes being deflected, fills gaps in run support, and gets pressure on the QB. Mr. Farnham doesn't give up on plays by taking pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield, gets after it, and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="20911" first="Kevin" last="Frazier"] Brother Rice <a href="https://twitter.com/KevFrazier3">Twitter</a> Rank: 14 Mr. Frazier comes into the rankings at the number 14 spot, he gets in the backfield quickly and fills gaps in run support. He has good use of hands at the point of attack, gets pressure on the QB, and gets off blocks to make the tackle. Mr. Frazier gets after it and plays through the whistle. [player_tooltip player_id="20914" first="Thaddeus" last="Gianaris"] Maine South <a href="https://twitter.com/TeddyGianaris">Twitter</a> Rank: 15 Mr. Gianaris comes into the rankings at the number 15 spot, he gets pressure on the QB and gets in the backfield quickly. He gets off blocks to make the tackle, is quick off the line of scrimmage, and fills gaps in run support. Mr. Gianaris doesn't give up on plays by taking pursuit angles to make the tackle downfield and plays through the whistle. <hr /> These are the young men that are the Top 15 D-Lineman in the rankings. They put in the hard work, developed their craft, and showcased what they can do during the spring season as well as at showcases/camps. Be sure to follow @jamaskane regarding news & information for Illinois High School Football, @PrepRedzoneIL, and @PrepRedzone.