A Look at the Class of 2024: DL

With 11 Defensive Linemen in the rankings for the class of 2024, it is easy to see that there is a great amount of talent at the position. Here are five Defensive Linemen from the class of 2024 looking to have a great Junior season in 2022. [player_tooltip player_id="284551" first="Jordan" last="Pritchard-Sewell"], 6’2, 250, Archbishop Hoban [player_tooltip player_id="284551" first="Jordan" last="Pritchard-Sewell"] is the 4th ranked DL and the 27th ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. In 2021, he helped the Archbishop Hoban Knights to a 12-4 record, hold opposing offenses to 18.2 points per game and advance to the Division II state championship game. He plays as an EDGE where he rushes from both a 2 and 3 pt stance. Against the run, he displays great instincts and closing speed in pursuit as he makes the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he displays excellent physical toughness as he sheds the block from larger OT. Shows good athletic ability in pursuit and finishes up with a sack. [player_tooltip player_id="284550" first="Ted" last="Hammond"], 6’5, 260, St. Xavier [player_tooltip player_id="284550" first="Ted" last="Hammond"] is the 5th ranked DL and the 46th ranked player overall. In 2021, he helped the St. Xavier Bombers to a 10-3 record, hold opposing offenses to 13.6 points per game and advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs. He plays as a NT where he lines up in a 0/1T. Against the run, he uses his good play speed and athletic ability to defeat the reach block of the C. Shows good quickness in pursuit and brings down the RB with ease behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he splits the C/G doubleteam block and quickly pressures the QB before he finishes with a sack. [player_tooltip player_id="284552" first="Devontae" last="Armstrong"]. 6’5, 265, St. Edward [player_tooltip player_id="284552" first="Devontae" last="Armstrong"] is the 6th ranked DL and the 55th ranked player overall in the class of 2024. In 2021, he helped the St. Edward Eagles to a 16-1 record, hold opposing offenses to 10.75 points per game and win the Division I state championship. He plays as a DE/DT where he lines up in a 3/5T. Against the run, he sheds the OG block with ease, locates the RB and delivers a big hit behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he shows excellent play strength and hand use as he bullrushes the OT into the lap of the QB before shedding the block. He then delivers a powerful hit to the QB for the sack. [player_tooltip player_id="284820" first="Turner" last="Schmidt"], 6’2, 220, Hilliard Davidson [player_tooltip player_id="284820" first="Turner" last="Schmidt"] is the 7th ranked DL and the 63rd ranked player in the class of 2024 overall.  In 2021, he helped the Hilliard Davidson Wildcats to a 7 win season and hold opposing offenses to 7 or fewer points 3 times. He plays as a DE where he lines up in a 5T. Against the run, demonstrates an outstanding combination of power and speed as he sheds the OT block. Shows good instincts as he takes the correct angle in pursuit and brings the RB down preventing a significant gain. Against the pass, he sheds the block with excellent play strength and hand use. He plays with a good motor in pursuit and forces the QB to pass the ball earlier than anticipated. [player_tooltip player_id="255290" first="Michael" last="Cannings II"], 6’3, 265, Toledo Central Catholic [player_tooltip player_id="255290" first="Michael" last="Cannings II"] is the 8th ranked DL and the 67th ranked player overall in the class of 2024. In 2021, he helped the Toledo Central Catholic Fighting Irish to a 12-3 record, hold opposing offenses to 12.4 points per game and advance to the Division II quarterfinals. He plays as a DE where he lines up in a 5T. Against the run, he quickly sheds the block as he penetrates the LOS into the backfield. He plays with good leverage and delivers a good form tackle behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he shows great play strength as he bullrushes the OT backwards before shedding the block. Shows good closing speed in pursuit and finishes up with a sack.