Dominant Defensive Lineman
No position group on a defense is capable of wrecking an offensive game plan like a great defensive lineman. The final four teams in the state made it to the last game in part because of these elite defenders. …
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Continue ReadingNo position group on a defense is capable of wrecking an offensive game plan like a great defensive lineman. The final four teams in the state made it to the last game in part because of these elite defenders.
Isaac Terrell Isaac Terrell 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL Lehi | 2023 State UT || DL || 6’2 || 245 || Lehi High School || 2023
Lehi’s defense was dominant against the state’s highest-scoring offense in, the Stansbury Stallions. Terrell was instrumental in the Pioneer’s potent pass rush. He constantly broke into the backfield with a bevy of moves and impressive bend off the edge. Terrell is an elite pass rusher and run stopper who does a great job setting the edge. He never stops working and finished last Friday’s game with seven tackles and half a sack.
Iakopo Malufau || DL || 5’10 || 236 || Skyridge High School || 2025
Malufau was all over the field in Skyridge’s win against Bingham. The physical defensive end had seven tackles and a sack in an impressive performance. Malufau plays with great effort and is constantly around the ball. He makes numerous tackles downfield and at the line of scrimmage. Malufau has an excellent get-off that allows him to make plays in the backfield and set the edge in the run game. The powerful defender shines, shedding blocks and making tenacious tackles.
Kash Dillon || DL || 6’5 || 210 || Corner Canyon High School || 2024
Dillion is an elite athlete at the defensive end position. Few match his twitch and bend in the state. Quarterbacks have a hard time shaking him when he’s bearing down on them. Dillon also possesses good strength, allowing him to set the edge in the run game. He has an impressive wingspan and uses it to stand up offensive tackles. Dillon has a great motor and never takes a play off. Against Farmington, he had one sack and four tackles, but that doesn’t include the numerous pressures he forced. Dillon is a true game wrecker that gives offensive linemen fits all game long.
Veni Tokelau || DL || 6’0 || 225 || Timpview High School || 2025
Tokelau is one of the state’s best run-stuffing defensive tackles, and he’s only a sophomore. He shines standing up offensive linemen and holding them in place before shedding them to make a play. Tokelau’s strengths is outstanding, and it allows him to win many of his one on ones. The 6’0 defensive tackle often faces double teams and plays with great leverage. This enables him to hold his ground and occupy two interior linemen so that the Thunderbird’s linebacker can make a stop. In addition, he has active hands that aid him in his pass rushers, where he often bench presses offensive linemen into the quarterback’s lap.