2023 West Virginia Top 50: Defensive Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ability to create and apply pressure up front on the defensive line is a prime commodity among defenses. Defensive lineman that shows the ability to be stout against run and provide a quick first step and get after the quarterback show up on the 2023 West Virginia Top 50 in a huge way! Today let's take a look at the some of the top defensive lineman in the 2023 class from the state of West Virigina.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='58828' first='Mari' last='Lawton'] 6-3 275 South Charleston High School: Ranked 5th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The explosive and versatile defensive lineman who can play at end or inside at tackle on a high level on a consistent basis. He shows to have a quick first step off the line scrimmage which puts offensive lineman in a tough position to block him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='380419' first='Isaiah' last='Chapman'] 6-4 205 Hoover High School: Ranked 9th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The explosive edge rusher uses his length to create separation against opposing offensive lineman and plays with a high motor. He has a quick first step which allows him to gain ground quickly and work a move and if need be, a counter move on the opposing offensive tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Donnovan Garrett 6-2 220 Huntington High School: Ranked 14th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A relentless pass rusher from off the edge, plays with a high consistent motor throughout the duration of a game. He shows to have active hands which he uses to disengage offensive lineman to close in on the opposing quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='58838' first='Jayson' last='Barnett'] 6-0 260 South Charleston High School: Ranked 24th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong powerful interior defensive lineman that is strong of the point of attack and stacks and sheds blocks from opposing offensive lineman with ease. He shows to have powerful hands by demonstrating the ability to shock back offensive lineman which allows him to create a new line of scrimmage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='380438' first='Kumar' last='Summers'] 5-10 285 Bridgeport High School: Ranked 41st </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong defensive lineman that has the ability to push and collapse the pocket against opposing offenses. He has the ability to command, and control opposing double teams and still make the key play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370771' first='Adam' last='Burnside'] 5-10 240 Doddridge County High School: Ranked 47th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He demonstrates a quick powerful step off the line of scrimmage and can take on opposing offensive lineman on any combination block and still make consistent plays. He plays with a high motor which allows him to make key plays on the backside of a play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->