2023: Game Wrecking Defensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These defensive linemen are tough to contain and go hard every snap. If left unchecked, they can ruin an offensive game plan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532636' first='Sam' last='Pula'] || DL || 5'11 || 245 || Syracuse High School || 2023</strong><br>Pula is a force to be reckoned with on the interior defensive line. He's an elite pass rusher with great hands and instincts. Pula explodes off the snap with bad intentions. He does a good job gaining and keeping leverage vs. offensive linemen. Pula can squeeze through gaps as a pass rusher and hold them when containing the run. He does a good job taking on double teams and can split through them to make big plays. In addition, he has an elite get-off and the athleticism to chase down quarterbacks. Pula can penetrate the pocket on any play making him a true game-wrecker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406900' first='Kymani' last='Lautaimi'] || DL || 6'2 || 240 || West High School || 2023</strong><br>Lautaimi displays outstanding bend off the edge. His ability to turn and get around offensive linemen will instantly translate to success at the next level. Lautaimi converts speed to power with ease. He loves tossing offensive linemen out of the way before making a game-changing sack in the backfield. His quickness off the snap helps him break into the backfield against the run to create tackles for loss. Lautami uses his hands well and is a strong tackler. As one of the Panthers top pass rushers, his relentless pursuits made Friday nights long for Region 2 teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406904' first='Aisea' last='Langi'] || DL || 6'3 || 260 || Cedar Valley High School || 2023 </strong><br>Langi is a stout run-stopper. He can take on double teams or set the edge on the outside Langi is a good athlete with all the intangibles to be successful at the next level. He has strong hands and uses them to stand up offensive linemen and contain gaps. Langi forces running backs to bounce their carriers to the outside, and if they try to go up the middle, he sheds blockers and makes them play. He isn't fooled by fakes and never stops before the whistle. Langi flies to the football, and the energy and passion he plays with are infectious.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406916' first='Nifai' last='Iloa'] || DL || 6'5 || 175 || Hurricane High School || 2023 </strong><br>Iloa is what every college defensive line coach hopes to get their hands on. He's a lengthy and athletic pass rusher who can wreak havoc off the edge. Iloa's long arms allow him to bat down passes and disrupt quarterbacks' vision. In addition, he's got a great motor and never gives up when chasing quarterbacks. The 6'5 defensive end impresses with good bend around the edge. He does a good job turning runs to the outside back in and, when engaged with an offensive lineman, battles for every yard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->