Best of the Rest: Uncommitted 2022 DL

<em><strong>With such a deep and talented 2022 class across the state, there are still many uncommitted prospects capable of playing at the college level. Here's a look at some of the top defensive lineman still available.</strong></em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="42799" first="Micah" last="Lutu"], DL, Saguaro </strong> Lutu possesses a lot of physical traits D1 defensive line coaches look for in a prospect at 6’2” 270 lbs. with a 77 inch wingspan. His combination of length, athleticism, twitch, and positional versatility make him one of the top uncommitted players in the state regardless of position. He shows plus initial quickness off the ball with an aggressive first step to gain positional leverage. In addition, he flashes the ability to beat blockers with his lateral agility or his strength at the POA. He’s well coached with good command of a variety of moves to disengage and pursue the ball carrier. Given his talent and ability he’s severely underrecruited with an early offer from New Mexico and a more recent offer from Colorado State-Pueblo. He’ll be a steal for anyone who gets him. https://twitter.com/M_Lutuz1/status/1461844653561368581?s=20&amp;t=ViXCPOxi_hKzRsSzrFGkuw <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="162003" first="Andy" last="Sanchez"], DL, Mountain Ridge </strong> At 6’3” 270 lbs. Sanchez possesses the athleticism and mobility to play multiple positions on both sides of the line. At his size, he shows impressive quickness off the snap and short area burst to close space and pursue. He’s a violent defender that delivers strong contact on every tackle by exploding his hips and accelerating his feet through the ball carrier. Strong and well built frame gives him good natural power at the POA. Love his efficient hand usage to fight off blocks and control the LOS without allowing opponents to get into his body. He’s a tough block for anyone 1 on 1 and can make a ton of plays at or behind the LOS. Drake is his only offer to date but deserves to be more heavily recruited. https://twitter.com/Andy70Sanchez/status/1450273108607188995?s=20&amp;t=smeYzzbazVA1adsIL4OyqA <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="42841" first="Malaki" last="Ta’ase"], DL, Mountain View </strong> Ta’ase has been one of the top defenders in the state for several years. He’s a three sport athlete (football, basketball, track/field) at 6’2” 240 lbs. with plus athleticism and impressive pursuit ability and playmaking closing speed. He’s active and disruptive coming off the edge to make plays in the backfield before they can develop. Quick and explosive first step off the ball sets up his attack aided by his stack and shed strength in his upper body, gets great extension with his initial punch. Great instincts and ability to read the play as it unfolds to put himself in position to be a difference maker. Voted Defensive POY for the 6A Central Region. Originally committed to Nevada before decommitting in December and now holds offers from Idaho State, Utah State, Idaho, and Southern Utah. https://twitter.com/MalakiTaase99/status/1465483237904445444?s=20&amp;t=gJB-38f6nCwXe_JsahcbUw <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="122246" first="Duke" last="Frye"], DL, Notre Dame</strong> At 6’1” 280 lbs. Frye is a physically dominating player on both sides of the line. His compact and powerful frame allows him to neutralize blockers and control the interior LOS on the defensive line. He’s able to stack opponents and use his hands to gain leverage and fight through contact/double teams on his way to the ball carrier. He packs a hard punch and can lockout to control a blocker and maintain separation so he can shed and make a tackle. Strong tackler that wraps up to the ground and is tough to break once he gets his hands on you. He’s a high academic prospect that has continued to pull in offers, most recently from Drake and Morehead State in addition to Morningside and Washington University (St. Louis). https://twitter.com/dukef54/status/1474481779918602242?s=20&amp;t=bAzQTafJlPYGUOgNG9qapA <strong> </strong> <strong>Other Top Uncommitted DL Prospects:</strong> <strong>Peyton Beauer, Corona Del Sol</strong> Offers: Ottawa; Lewis and Clark https://twitter.com/peytonbeauer/status/1471340069575290881?s=20&amp;t=cJSIAeshQWno9JJfWTgqiA <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="210215" first="Owen" last="Faulkner"], O’Connor</strong> Offers: Arizona Christian; Benedictine, Concordia, Culver-Stockton, Fort Lewis, Lake Forest, St. Mary, Simpson, St. Norbert, Valley City State https://twitter.com/owenfaulknerr/status/1487527010448515072?s=20&amp;t=fwL87Gp0otqrzgKxTj3z2g <strong>Sam Franco, Sabino</strong> Offers: Avila; Bethany; Clarke; Culver-Stockton; Doane; Hastings; Ottawa; Southwestern; St. Ambrose; Tabor https://twitter.com/samfran04/status/1496928018819797001?s=20&amp;t=vmnaWlCC5xCh5v6qlAHyYg <strong>EJ Hernandez, Bisbee</strong> Offers: Arizona Christian; Bethany; Bethel; Culver-Stockton; Dakota State; Hastings; Ottawa; Simpson; William Penn https://twitter.com/Ej96943567/status/1486429276215787520?s=20&amp;t=8yVGfdHmJpqDGDwcQIbtBA <strong>CJ Lopez, Tanque Verde</strong> Offers: Allegheny; Arizona Christian; Avila; Clarke; Concordia; Hastings; McPherson; Presentation; Puget Sound; Simpson; Willamette https://twitter.com/cjlopezbeardown/status/1488959817108496385?s=20&amp;t=s-m0vFn6iKNN8ktUbrKllw <strong>Garrett Montgomery, Cienega</strong> Offers: Bethany; Nebraska Wesleyan; Ottawa; Simpson https://twitter.com/GarrettMontgo13/status/1472340789229408262?s=20&amp;t=mAbL6THcRHJPWjbszyVf4Q <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="42889" first="Matias" last="Ortiz"], Coconino</strong> Offers: Concordia; Redlands; Simpson https://twitter.com/GarrettMontgo13/status/1472340789229408262?s=20&amp;t=mAbL6THcRHJPWjbszyVf4Q <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="162039" first="Caleb" last="Richardson"], Perry</strong> Offers: Allegheny; Lake Forest; Lewis and Clark; Ripon; Wisconsin – River Falls https://twitter.com/CalebRich45/status/1422978126116655104?s=20&amp;t=6PTw63gdUqOGb-dz7ANnwQ <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="210163" first="Jordan" last="Talbert"], Carl Hayden</strong> Offers: Bethany; Fort Lewis; Kansas Wesleyan; Livingstone; Ottawa https://twitter.com/JordanTalbert11/status/1485071435454291972?s=20&amp;t=0nsvMB44kFCUa14rSdSvHQ