Class of 2024: Top DL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 23 Defensive Linemen in the class of 2024 rankings, it is easy to see that there are a lot of great players at that position in the class. Here are five outstanding Defensive Linemen to keep an eye on in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284547"],"_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":"In 2022, Elias helped the Taft Senators to an 11-win season, held opposing offenses to 7.9 points per game and advance to the 4th round of the playoffs. He plays as a DE. Against the pass, he shows excellent burst off the ball and uses his great athleticism as he executes a spin move to defeat the block from the OT. He displays very good closing speed in pursuit before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he uses his good length and play strength to shed the block from the OT. 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