The Best DL of 2024
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The list is short but the seven players that make up the Class of 2024 defensive line rankings have huge upsides. There is room to grow and prosper. By the time they hit camps this summer, they should be getting noticed by the college recruiters.
He is the Super Seven on the defensive front.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="208354" first="Chantwan" last="Harkless"]</strong>, South Florence
A three-sport standout, Harkless is just touching the surface in football. He’s 6-3, 220 pounds and has a chance to get much bigger. He’s best at rushing the passer right now but could develop into a run stopper in the future as well.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="209617" first="Jayden" last="Wilson-Abrams"]</strong>, Wren
In just seven games. Wilson-Abrams made a name for himself. He had 59 total tackles – 29 solo and 30 assisted – to go along with four tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks and 10 hurries. He’s a 6-3. 250-pound powerhouse that is only going to get better the next two years.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="139304" first="Chris" last="Dixon"]</strong>, South Pointe
The Stallions had a lot of depth on the defensive front, but Dixon found his way onto the field. He is hard to block with a low center of gravity. His development will be fast tracked this offseason and he will be one of the key returners for the defending Class 4A state champs.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="139300" first="Ben" last="Britton"]</strong>, Oceanside Collegiate
Britton was limited to eight games last year, but he had six solo tackles and 22 assists with eight tackles for loss. At 6-3, 240 pounds, an offseason in the weight room and camps could skyrocket Britton up the returning boards.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="139311" first="Grayson" last="White"]</strong>, Camden
White made a name for himself this past season, but it was not because of his play on defense. White was forced into action at quarterback and led the Bulldogs to the Class 3A title game. He’s athletic and should move back to his natural position on defense this season.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="267453" first="Andre" last="Pressley-McFadden"]</strong>, Lake City
McFadden doubles as a wrestler and that always helps on the defensive line. He’s already 6-2, 280 pounds and hard to move. He has a chance to be a big-time prospect with continued development over the next two years.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="267454" first="Chris" last="Foster"]</strong>, Byrnes
Foster played in 11 games this past fall with 23 solo tackles and 12 assists to his credit. He added 8.5 tackles for loss as well as three sacks. He used his quickness this past season but should get bigger in the offseason.
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