Senior Defensive Linemen Watchlist

Check out the top senior defensive linemen to watch for this season. These prospects have earned spots on our rankings and are worthy of keeping an eye out for this coming up season. If you are a football fan, which I presume you are if you’re reading this you can’t wait for the season to be here already. There’s a lot of change and excitement to look for this season and it’s never too early to look at some of the best prospects to know so let’s dive right into it. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="60705" first="Bear" last="Alexander"] | <span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">6’3" 325 lbs | DL | Brewer</span><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"> | 2022</span> One of the best defensive linemen prospects in the state and in the nation just opened back up his recruitment after a visit to the Aggies. The ex-Denton Ryan 5-star prospect should be a fun one to watch this season and to see where he ends up choosing to go to college. Experts think A&amp;M is high on his list, but he still has a few visits left this summer as he caps off the summer at USC. https://twitter.com/BearAlexander_/status/1404155809039269895?s=20 https://twitter.com/BearAlexander_/status/1401943204052807682?s=20 &nbsp; &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="60698" first="Ernest" last="Cooper IV"] | <span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">6’4" 235 lbs | DL</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> | </span><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: inherit; font-family: inherit;">Martin | 2022</span> Ernest is one of the top prospects in his class still uncommitted at the moment. He had 63 tackles, 14 tackles for losses, 7 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. This guy was all over the field and a beast at that. He has an amazing explosion at the snap of the ball, maintains a good pad level, and is able to get in the face of the QB consistently. Holds over 26 division I offer. &nbsp; &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="60748" first="Dylan" last="Frazier"] | <span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: inherit; font-family: inherit;">6’5" 250 lbs | DL | </span><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">McKinney North | 2022</span> Three-star defensive linemen hold 10 division I offers and in 2019 he was named 5A Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore. He’s got some good pedigree and has a brother that currently plays at Auburn tight end ( Brandon Frazier). He should be a special player to watch for this season and one who could earn himself a boatload more of offers. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="60724" first="Curlee" last="Thomas"] | <span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">6’4" 240 lbs | DL | </span><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Nolan Catholic | 2022</span> His commitment announcement is coming up soon next month in July on the 11th. Thomas has his choice of schools he would like to attend too with his 42 Division I offers. In 2020 was a first-team, all-state selection as a junior and in 2019 was named District Newcomer of the Year at Keller Fossil Ridge as a sophomore. A special player who has long-term projected success in college and one who posses NFL draft potential. He is most certainly one to keep your eye on this season for some exciting play. https://twitter.com/CurleeIv/status/1356042534707990531?s=20 &nbsp; &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="60813" first="Tre" last="Emory"] | 6’2" 270 lbs | DL | Mount Pleasant | 2022 No one’s recruitment has arguably been more on fire on the defensive side of the ball in the 2022 class than Emory. His recruitment has taken off after being named District 5 A II Defensive Player of the Year. The latest to offer just this month has been Arkansas, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Arizona, and Texas A&amp;M. It will be exciting to see where he ends up picking to go to college and should be an absolute animal on that defensive line this season. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="60739" first="Camron" last="Cooper"] | 6’3" 235 lbs | DL / ATH | Dayton | 2022 One player who has risen to the top is Cooper. He is very versatile on the football field and can play both offenses at the tight end and defense at the defensive end position very well. He is one layer to keep your eye on that will be a name you definitely hear about. He is a beast coming off the edge, he has a great burst off the ball and shows great athleticism. Should be a special player to watch this season and at the next level. https://twitter.com/CamronCooper10/status/1404986777727819778?s=20 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <h4>Honorable Mentions</h4> &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="121595" first="Michael" last="Ibukun-Okeyode"] | 6’4" 220 lbs | DL | Rowlett | 2022 &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="129065" first="Trevion" last="Mitchell"] | 6’5" 275 lbs | DL | West Mesquite | 2022 &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="121599" first="Syncere" last="Massey"] | 6’5" 280 lbs | DL | Cedar Hill | 2022 &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="129068" first="Ian" last="Box"] | 6’3" 235 lbs | DL | Seguin | 2022 &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="129562" first="Cavan" last="Tuley"] | 6’4" 220 lbs | DL | Tomball | 2022 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;