2024 Rankings Newcomers: DL
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Breaking down the film of new additions to the 2024 Washington Player Rankings at the DL position. Rising prospects that flashed skills and athleticism early in their varsity careers. Danny McDonnell Danny McDonnell 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL Ridgefield…
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Continue ReadingBreaking down the film of new additions to the 2024 Washington Player Rankings at the DL position. Rising prospects that flashed skills and athleticism early in their varsity careers.
Danny McDonnell Danny McDonnell 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL Ridgefield | 2024 State WA – DL, Ridgefield
McDonnell flashed raw athleticism and ability as a DE last season. He’s an effective speed rusher off the edge with a quick first step and good use of hands. He moves well when chasing down outside runs showing lateral speed and short-area burst. He has a nose for the football and plays with a high motor. Look for McDonnell to grow and develop physically over the next two seasons and continue to develop his skillset.
Liam Whatley Liam Whatley 6'3" | 215 lbs | DL Roosevelt | 2024 WA – DL, Roosevelt
Whatley brings length and physicality as an interior DL at 6’3”/220. He’s explosive out of his stance and delivers a powerful punch at the LOS. He utilizes an effective swim move and shows good reactions to the ball. He uses reach and hand placement to shed blocks and locate ball carriers. Whatley could continue to rise Washington’s DL rankings by adding weight and polishing his technique next season.
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— Liam Whatley Liam Whatley 6'3" | 215 lbs | DL Roosevelt | 2024 WA (@liam41225) March 5, 2022
Tauga Aiono Tauga Aiono 6'0" | 265 lbs | DL Washington | 2024 State WA – DL, Washington
Aiono plays fast and physical from his DE spot. He’s a violent tackler in the front seven with the speed and motor to make plays on the edge. He plays with leverage and pad level generating power from the ground up. He makes pure effort plays at the second and third levels. Aiono presents defensive upside in his motor and physicality.
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— Tauga Aiono Tauga Aiono 6'0" | 265 lbs | DL Washington | 2024 State WA (@HeyT89238077) February 2, 2022
Efren J. Hurtado III Efren J. Hurtado III 6'0" | 205 lbs | DL Prosser | 2024 State WA – DL, Prosser
Hurtado is an effective pass rusher off the edge that likes to play behind the LOS. He utilizes good spin and swim moves to get around OTs and collapse the pocket. He shows ability to bend around the edge and is efficient with his angles and movement. He can bounce off pulling guards and fill holes at the LOS.
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