Top 2023 Defensive Linemen Without An Offer
Deep dive into the top 2023 DL prospects looking to pick up their first collegiate offer. Dallas Afalava Dallas Afalava 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Rainier Beach | 2023 State WA , DL, Rainier Beach Afalava is severely under…
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Dallas Afalava Dallas Afalava 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Rainier Beach | 2023 State WA , DL, Rainier Beach
Afalava is severely under recruited given his talent and skill level. At 6’3” 250 lbs. he possesses a well-balanced frame with good weight distribution and strength. He’s a plus athlete for his size that is explosive out of his stance and flashes quick feet/hands. He’s strong at the POA and understands how to use his length to fight off blocks and maintain separation to disengage and chase the ball carrier. Shows good command and athleticism in the variety of moves he uses to beat his blocks (swim, spin, dip, etc). Good positional flexibility to be effective playing in the interior or off the edge. Has performed well at several off season camps/showcases and deserves to be more highly recruited.
Check out my highlight – https://t.co/2ZZsOm37i3 Check out my Junior season highlights, season didn’t end how we want to but come back next year even harder #OTN 🏄♂️✌🏽@BrandonHuffman @coreysampson04 @DIEZEL206 @tfordfsp1 @MarcusSBSC
— Dallas Afalava (@dallasafalava) January 12, 2022
Trey Meredith Trey Meredith 6'0" | 260 lbs | DL Lincoln | 2023 State WA , DL, Lincoln
At 5’11” 290 lbs. Meredith is a big, strong, and powerful presence on both sides of the line for Lincoln. On the defensive side, he excels as a run stopper with his ability to plug a gap, hold his ground, and eat up space. Doesn’t take away from his short area mobility and quick feet for his size. He’s violent at the POA with a powerful strike and good leverage to overpower opponents. Shows good balance at the contact point and uses his hands well to control opponents and then throw them to the side in pursuit of the ball carrier. Has the ability to be recruitable to play either side of the interior line at the college level.
Kolani Masunu Kolani Masunu 6'0" | 275 lbs | DL Bellevue | 2023 State WA , DL, Bellevue
As a junior, Masunu racked up 67.5 tackles and eight sacks. He was voted First Team All-League and was a key piece to the Bellevue defense that went undefeated on their way to a state championship. At 5’11” 270 lbs. he has a strong compact frame and is a force on the interior DL. He’s a fighter with two gap ability. Extremely tough block one on one and possesses the strength to stack opponents at the contact point or anchor down and neutralize when he needs too. He’s quick off the ball to gain positional leverage and shows good short area speed between the tackles to pursue or collapse the pocket. High effort guy that has a lot of good traits that would transition well to the college level.
Finished my junior season off as undefeated state champs and was also named 1st team all Kingco defensive lineman, check out my season highlight @RyanClaryFSP @BrandonHuffman @TurpFSP @Damon_Daniels32 @tfordfsp1 @CoachMcKinney20 @DannySalonen @BellevueFB https://t.co/YslpniRHX8
— Kolani Masunu (@Kolani_Masunu) December 17, 2021
Tyrin Evans Tyrin Evans 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Timberline | 2024 State WA , DL, Skyview
At 6’3” 270 lbs. Evans does a lot of things well on both sides of the line. He’s got a well-built/balanced frame and a strong lower half but still has some growth potential and room to add weight as he develops. Physical and aggressive by nature he shows good natural strength and raw power at the contact point to be a finisher. Very technical and efficient hands, understands the importance of placement and uses them well to shed/disengage from blockers. Good interior pass rush ability constantly attacking and playing with great effort. In pursuit, he flashes good balance and body control to close space and redirect. Receiving interest from a variety of programs and has the combination of size and ability to be a quality college level recruit.
https://t.co/a9dScTgUq4. Please take a couple minutes out of your day and look at my revised 2021 junior year film! @BrandonHuffman @HEIRCoachTy @360preps @RylandSpencer @CascadiaPreps @GregBiggins @SkyviewStormFB @PrepRedzoneWA
— Ty Evans (@tyevans2023) January 9, 2022
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