2024 Under-the-Radar Front Seven

Today, we continue looking at some of the top under-the-radar players in the Class of 2024. The front seven sets the tone for the defense. The class features several outstanding defensive linemen and linebackers. The prospects that we will look at today are underrated, but they are ready to make their presence felt in 2022. [player_tooltip player_id="293668" first="Marvin" last="Campbelljr"], 6’0, 225 pounds, Defensive Lineman, Perry Meridian Marvin Campbell Jr, can be a plug-and-play prospect as he can play both outside linebacker and defensive end. Campbell is incredibly fast off the edge. He comes off the ball and uses his quickness to beat the tackle. Campbell gets outstanding penetration, putting the quarterback under consistent pressure. When defending the run, Campbell displays great pursuit in tracking down the ball-carrier. Marvin Campbell Jr. appears set to turn heads this upcoming season. [player_tooltip player_id="109619" first="Ethan" last="Elzey"], 6’2, Defensive Lineman, Tri-West Hendricks [player_tooltip player_id="109619" first="Ethan" last="Elzey"] played a big role for the Tri-West Hendricks defense as his team made a deep run in the postseason. Elzey finished the year with 48 tackles, 34 of those being solo tackles. Elzey can get pressure on the quarterback. As a sophomore, Elzey recorded seven sacks and a dozen quarterback hurries. Elzey has the ability to create turnovers. In 2021, he came up with one interception, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries, with one of the fumble recoveries being returned for a touchdown. [player_tooltip player_id="293302" first="Nylan" last="Brown"], 6’0, 225 pounds, Linebacker, Ben Davis [player_tooltip player_id="293302" first="Nylan" last="Brown"] has carved out a nice role for himself at Ben Davis. Last year, Brown had 39 solo tackles and 52 total tackles. Brown showed that he can be disruptive. He recorded one tackle-for-loss, one sack and one quarterback hurry. He also had an interception that he returned for a touchdown. [player_tooltip player_id="293302" first="Nylan" last="Brown"] is an impact player on the rise. Teams will need to keep an eye on him next season.