STOCK RISERS: 2025 DL Prospects To Know
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Justus “Jay” Terry – Manchester The term “freak” gets thrown around way too often when describing football players, but with Terry, the term more than fits. He’s one of the top 2025 prospects not only in Georgia, but across the…
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The term “freak” gets thrown around way too often when describing football players, but with Terry, the term more than fits. He’s one of the top 2025 prospects not only in Georgia, but across the South, and his recruitment is taking off right now. Now ranked as the No. 11 prospect in the state and No. 2 DL prospect, Terry is a big, jumbo athlete who can play on both sides of the ball and already looks like an upperclassmen at 6-foot-5 280-pounds. From his defensive tackle spot, Terry is quick off the ball and knows how to wreck the running game. He runs well for his size, and when he meets the ball-carrier, he’s going to deliver a big blow. He consistently flashes and makes a number of “wow” plays on tape. He’s tough, physical, and already looks like a major D1 prospect. There aren’t many his age who are that powerful, and that’s why he’s earned recent offers from South Carolina and Oregon.
An up and coming sophomore defensive lineman to know in the North Fulton area, Bell is an athletic EDGE rusher at defensive end at 6-foot-2 215-pounds who is bound for a gigantic 2022 season. His father was a former NFL defender for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the younger Bell shows love and passion for the game as well. He’s tough, hits hard, and knows how to pursue the ball carrier. He’s too long and athletic for opposing offensive linemen and he’s going to live in the backfield this fall. He’s young, and while he may not play against great competition, Bell is a promising D1 prospect who could see his stock continue to rise as the season moves along this fall. He’s currently ranked as the No. 34 overall prospect in the 2025 class.
Caleb Ellis Caleb Ellis 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL Milton | 2025 State GA – Greater Atlanta Christian
An outstanding defensive lineman with versatility, the Greater Atlanta Christian sophomore is coming off an impressive freshman season where he showed quickness off the line and the ability to crash gaps and close running lanes. He held his own against bigger, older players and has a chance to really shine as a sophomore. He’s put together well physically at 6-foot-3 250-pounds and has a natural ability to shed blocks. He uses his hands well to push around opposing linemen, but his quickness off the ball for his age is what really impresses. He made a handful of tackles as a freshman last year and showed D1 potential down the road. Ellis is now ranked as the No. 47 prospect in Georgia for the 2025 class and the No. 7 DL prospect in the state.
Another quality EDGE defender, the Jefferson sophomore earned a little playing time last year and showed the ability to get after the quarterback, making one sack on the year. He’s put together well physically for a sophomore at 6-foot-3 205-pounds who could have a breakout season in his 2nd year. He’s a natural defender who dissects the play and can help stop the run as well as get into the backfield to chase the quarterback. The Dragons are always pumping out talent, and Butler could very well be the next D1 defender to come through their program. He has a lot of potential, and that’s why he’s ranked as the No. 38 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2025 class.