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2024 Rankings Newcomers: DL

2024 Rankings Newcomers: DL
Jordan Reyes
Jordan Reyes October 28, 2022 @ 11:33 PM
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T.A. Cunningham
T.A. Cunningham 6'6" | 270 lbs | DL | 2024
CA
Connor Bachhuber
Connor Bachhuber 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL | 2024
CA
TJ Ford
TJ Ford 6'2" | 300 lbs | DL | 2024
CA
Jericho Johnson
Jericho Johnson 6'5" | 320 lbs | DL | 2024
CA
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He's violent at the POA capable of overpowering most of his opponents using leverage and natural strength to quickly gain penetration and disrupt plays at or behind the LOS. Excellent hand usage and quickness to extend and maintain separation from blockers while diagnosing run/pass. Also has a brother who is a 2027 recruit that already boasts 13 offers.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635cab6ef1287","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["398387"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Bachhuber checks a lot of boxes as a major D1 DL prospect with his combination of size and athleticism. At 6'5” 255 lbs. he's got a well-balanced frame with good weight distribution and room the add to his frame. He shows good versatility and positional flexibility being effective on both sides of the line. Strong at the contact point, he's got a hard initial punch and shows he can stop and stack. A plus athlete that can run and redirect in pursuit, he's a high effort player that consistently makes second level and backside tackles. Very physically imposing and can dominate both sides of the LOS. Recruiting took off in the summer when he collected six offers from San Jose State, ASU, Utah, Colorado State, Washington, and Colorado.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ConnorBachh/status/1576668559786143744?s=20u0026t=KKyM2wBDwwId0mi2G0ih9g","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ConnorBachh/status/1576668559786143744?s=20&amp;t=KKyM2wBDwwId0mi2G0ih9g </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635cab8ff1288","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["398419"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Massive size and frame at 6'2” 300 lbs. At his size, he's a good athlete with natural movement skills. Projects as an interior defensive linemen at the college level but shows good ability at multiple positions on either side of the line. He's got two gap ability and is equally effective as a run stopper and pass rusher. Pursues both the ball carrier and QB hard showing good short area burst and lateral quickness to close space. Uses his natural strength to control blockers and then disengage to free himself up to make a tackle. He's a body tackler that explodes on contact and finishes to the ground with aggression. Holds two PAC12 offers thus far from Arizona and Washington State but expect his recruiting stock on the rise as the recruiting cycle progresses.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ford99TJ/status/1575974789092585472?s=20u0026t=KKyM2wBDwwId0mi2G0ih9g","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Ford99TJ/status/1575974789092585472?s=20&amp;t=KKyM2wBDwwId0mi2G0ih9g </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635cabbaf128a","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["398425"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Johnson is the top ranked 2024 defensive lineman in northern California at 6'5” 320 lbs. Excellent athlete at this size that explodes off the ball with great initial quickness and a fast first step to beat blockers to the spot and gain positional leverage. He's got great contact balance and leg drive at the POA to overwhelm opponents. Flashes good bend and flexibility in the lower half out of his stance. Plus short area quickness and lateral agility to chase in pursuit. Love his ability to disengage from blockers and quickly locate the ball carrier. Recruiting stock has skyrocketed this summer pulling in nine D1 offers, eight of which are power 5. Oregon State, Miami, and Colorado have all offered this month with many more on the way with his combination of size, strength, and athleticism.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JerichoKJohnson/status/1569753303109767168?s=20u0026t=BSqRlk56NdvzKnRwTk-hKg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JerichoKJohnson/status/1569753303109767168?s=20&amp;t=BSqRlk56NdvzKnRwTk-hKg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

Deep dive into the new 2024 DL prospects in the PRZ state rankings.

Penn State
T.A. Cunningham

T.A. Cunningham

HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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T.A.
Cunningham DL
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
Weight
270
HS
Los Alamitos
|
CA
2024 Rankings Newcomers: DL
New to the California rankings after transferring to Los Alamitos from Georgia but is already established as one...
Written by Jordan Reyes
Penn State
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State: California
School: Los Alamitos
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Stanford
Connor Bachhuber

Connor Bachhuber

CA
DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 250
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Connor
Bachhuber DL
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
250
HS
San Clemente
|
CA
2024 Rankings Newcomers: DL
Bachhuber checks a lot of boxes as a major D1 DL prospect with his combination of size and...
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Stanford
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Connor Bachhuber

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State: California
School: San Clemente
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Portland State
TJ Ford

TJ Ford

CA
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 300
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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TJ
Ford DL
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
300
HS
Newbury Park
|
CA
2024 Rankings Newcomers: DL
Massive size and frame at 6’2” 300 lbs. At his size, he’s a good athlete with natural movement...
Written by Jordan Reyes
Portland State
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TJ Ford

State: California
School: Newbury Park
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Oregon
Jericho Johnson

Jericho Johnson

CA
DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 320
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Jericho
Johnson DL
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
320
HS
Armijo
|
CA
2024 Rankings Newcomers: DL
Johnson is the top ranked 2024 defensive lineman in northern California at 6’5” 320 lbs. Excellent athlete at...
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Oregon
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Jericho Johnson

State: California
School: Armijo
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