West Virginia Top 50: Defensive Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ability to rush the opposing quarterback and create havoc against the opposing run game comes at a premium when evaluating defensive lineman for the college level. Key factors in the run game when evaluating defensive lineman is seeing the ability to lock out from the opposing offensive lineman, and stack and shed the block to go make the play down the line of scrimmage. Some key factors to look for when evaluating the pass rush ability, showing the ability to rush "half a man" and make an athletic move on the opposing offensive lineman. Lets take a look at the 2024 West Virginia Top 50 defensive lineman!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370283' first='Aydin' last='Fleming'] 6-1 230 Martinsburg High School: Ranked 2nd Overall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The number two overall player in the 2024 West Virginia Top 50, has a quick first step off the line of scrimmage and can disengage blocks quickly and effectively to make consistent plays against the run. He can make offensive lineman miss when showing off his pass rush, very athletic and can move well in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370409' first='Aidan' last='Sparks'] 6-1 205 Bridgeport High School: Ranked 26th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic defensive lineman that is quick off the ball with his first step off the line of scrimmage and gets into the opposing offensive backfield with ease. He is consistent with his hands to disengage blocks and make put pressure on the opposing quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370357' first='RJ' last='Hairston'] 6-2 200 Bluefield High School: Ranked 40th </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile athlete that can do multiple things while playing on the defensive line and make key plays on a consistent basis. He has the length to create separation from the opposing offensive lineman and read and react off of blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370358' first='Melique' last='Lewis'] 5-11 300 University High School: Ranked 43rd </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic defensive lineman that shows the power and strength to hold up at the point of attack when playing against the run. He can collapse the pocket with his pass rush and work a move off the bull rush.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370359' first='Anthony' last='Rivera'] 6-3 310 University High School: Ranked 46th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One word to describe his play is "powerful" he is very strong at the point of attack and man handles any offensive lineman in front of him. He is light on his feet for his size and can move up and down the line with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->