Missouri 2023 Rankings Update: Defensive line
The Missouri Class of 2023 football prospect rankings have been updated and there is plenty of movement with prospects in the rankings. Today we are going to take a look at some of the top defensive linemen in the Show-Me…
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Continue ReadingThe Missouri Class of 2023 football prospect rankings have been updated and there is plenty of movement with prospects in the rankings. Today we are going to take a look at some of the top defensive linemen in the Show-Me State in the class.
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There are 22 defensive linemen in the Class of 2023 rankings and 31 defensive linemen overall including the prospects on the watch list. Today we are taking a look at the top five. (NOTE: For more information on each of the prospects, including links to HUDL highlights, please click on the player’s names to check out their prospect pages.)
1. Chandavian Bradley Chandavian Bradley 6'5" | 215 lbs | DL Platte County | 2023 State MO , Platte County
The No. 2 overall prospect in the updated Missouri Class of 2023 rankings, Bradley is a freakish 6-foot-6, 210-pound defensive end with lightning-quick burst and the ability to chase down quarterbacks with the best of them. His offer list has grown quickly, led by the likes of Oklahoma and Notre Dame, and will continue to grow until he makes a decision on his college destination.
2. Brett Norfleet Brett Norfleet 6'7" | 240 lbs | TE Francis Howell | 2023 State MO , Francis Howell
The No. 6 overall prospect in the class, the 6-7, 230-pound Norfleet picked up his first scholarship offer, from Missouri, early in his freshman year at Howell. He is so talented that he could end up excelling at tight end, offensive tackle or defensive end at the next level. His impressive offer list includes Florida State, Tennessee and Washington to go along with the usual Midwestern Power-5 schools. Norfleet had 17 tackles and four sacks as a freshman to go along with nine receptions for 107 yards and two touchdowns. As a sophomore he focused more on tight end and recorded 14 catches for 219 yards and one touchdown.
3. Edric Hill Edric Hill 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL North Kansas City | 2023 State MO , North Kansas City
Hill, the No. 7 overall prospect in the junior class, is a 6-4, 270-pounder who plays defensive end but is big and strong and versatile enough that he can also make an impact inside. He likely projects more as an inside guy at the next level, but he’s surprisingly quick off the line for a 270-pounder. Hill’s offer list includes Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin along with the usual regional schools. Like the other talented defensive linemen on this list, he’s going to continue to collect offers.
4. Jahkai Lang Jahkai Lang 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Troy Buchanan | 2023 State MO , Troy Buchanan
A 6-3, 240-pounder, Lang is another edge rusher with good size and quickness and has quickly gained traction as a Division I prospect after a strong sophomore season. The No. 10 overall prospect in the class, Lang racked up 60 tackles, eight sacks and four fumble recoveries a year ago. We watched Lang play linebacker for Troy’s 7-on-7 squad at a tournament at St. Dominic this summer, so he could have some position versatility there as well. His early scholarship offers include Arizona, Colorado, Tennessee, Washington State and Wisconsin.
5. Tyler Gant Tyler Gant 6'3" | 280 lbs | DL CBC | 2023 State MO , CBC
A 6-4, 270-pounder ranked as the No. 11 overall player in the Class of 2023, Gant is a versatile defensive linemen who will likely move all over the line for CBC this fall and could see some snaps on offense as well. He recorded 23 tackles in five games as a sophomore and will be counted on to make an even bigger impact this fall after impressing on the camp circuit this offseason. Gant’s early offer list includes Arkansas, Iowa, Iowa State and Wisconsin.
Next up:
Jamond Mathis Jamond Mathis 6'4" | 205 lbs | DL Duchesne | 2023 State MO , Duchesne
Trevor Buhr Trevor Buhr 6'4" | 260 lbs | DL Washington | 2023 State MO , Washington
Tony Terry Jr Tony Terry Jr 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL Jackson | 2023 State MO ., Jackson
Darin Conley Darin Conley 6'4" | 210 lbs | DL Pembroke Hill | 2023 State MO , Pembroke Hill
Reggie Mitchem Reggie Mitchem 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Hogan Prep | 2023 State MO , Hogan Prep
2023 Rankings Update Positional Breakdowns
Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends | Offensive line | Defensive line | Linebackers | Defensive backs | Athletes
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