Stock Risers: Pass Rushers!

All of our instate classes are filled with talented prospects, especially on the defensive front. Here we check out some of the state’s recent Stock Risers! &nbsp; <strong style="font-size: 18.6667px;">[player_tooltip player_id="132048" first="Sterling" last="Dixon"]-EDGE </strong><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">|6’3 190| |Mobile Christian|</span> [player_tooltip player_id="132048" first="Sterling" last="Dixon"] is an incredibly talented EDGE that continues to impress eyes all across the nation. Although he missed most of last season due to a labrum injury, he presented extreme potential on the defensive line. Dixon has phenomenal speed and burst off of the line of scrimmage, bending and flying by offensive lineman to get into the backfield. In addition to his speed, Dixon is also is fantastic tackler. Wherever he is on the field he wraps up well while also possessing the strength and power to deliver some huge hits to the ball carrier as well. Although he only was able to play in two games last fall, Dixon was putting up ridiculous numbers at Mobile Christian. Dixon totaled up 26 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks, which is a ridiculous feat to have as a sophomore player in games. Dixon hasn’t gone unnoticed either, as he just recently received offers from Ole Miss, Florida State, and Coastal Carolina, with more surely heading his way as he heads into his junior season. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="278030" first="Michael" last="Towner"]-EDGE </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">|6’2 230| |Vigor|</span> [player_tooltip player_id="278030" first="Michael" last="Towner"] is a highly athletic and versatile EDGE prospect that has been commanding a lot of collegiate attention recently. Towner is a very difficult player for offenses to plan for, he can make plays anywhere on the field. When rushing the passer, Towner possesses a great variety of pass rush moves he has used to beat offensive linemen both on the interior and exterior. If the ball is thrown in his direction, Towner holds the potential to create turnovers, as he has had numerous batted passes and interceptions. Although not often, when asked to drop back in coverage, Towner possesses the athleticism to maintain solid coverage and make plays on receivers. Towner’s dominance has not gone unnoticed, as he has recently received offers from Memphis, Maryland, Coastal Carolina, and more. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="278028" first="Christian" last="Ross"]-DE </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">|6’4 225| |Dale County| </span> Christain Ross is a highly instinctual and athletic defensive lineman that holds a ton of promise after what he showed his junior season last fall. Ross has great vision, instincts, and a motor that allows him to dissect plays extremely quickly, and he used that to his advantage to make play after play throughout entire games. Ross also has terrific size and strength that are incredibly important in his play as well. Ross is a well-rounded pass rusher but succeeds most due to his strength. Ross’s strength is consistently shown as he bullies offensive lineman into the backfield while making plays by harassing the quarterback. Ross has recently acquired some collegiate attention this last month and has received offers from both Coastal Carolina and Troy. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="276200" first="Grayshaun" last="Swain"]-EDGE </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">|6’3 215| |Anniston|</span> [player_tooltip player_id="276200" first="Grayshaun" last="Swain"] is a massive 2025 prospect that has turned a ton of heads across the state, and country as well recently. With his size alone, it is hard to believe that Swain still has three seasons left in his high school career out at Anniston, and those are going to be three very long seasons for opposing teams. Swain is a freakishly talented underclassman that has unlimited potential at the EDGE position. Swain plays with extreme, speed, quickness, strength, and most importantly: intensity. Swain has fantastic speed and acceleration off the snap that is incredible to possess at his size. In addition to that, Swain also has a terrific amount of power and pass rush moves that he uses to tear offensive lines apart with. Swain is phenomenally talented 2025 that could soon be known as one of the nation’s best. Recently, Swain has offers from Kentucky, Mississippi State, UAB, with more soon to arrive.