2025 DL’s Breakdown

CJ Marable February 26, 2023 @ 08:04 PM

This class of defensive lineman in the state of Alabama caught my attention. I made it my duty to check them out. I can't wait to see the ones I haven't witnessed firsthand, in person. Let's take a quick view at who this class has to offer at defensive lineman.   [player_tooltip player_id='242913' first='Caiden' last='Combs'] - DE - Gardendale HS / @caidencombs1   Watching Combs film I immediately recognized his ferocious work ethic, Combs is an explosive playmaker who makes a living on the edge. He attacks quickly and violently with sudden movement, which helps him manufacture turnovers. This kid has a bright future.   Garret Pennington - DT - Hackleburg HS / @garrett_penn   Pennington uses his hands to deconstruct blocks and make splash plays in the backfield. He has surprising closing speed and offers some upside as a backside run defender. Pennington flows down the line to the football against the run and also he takes good pursuit angles to the ball. The Alabama native is excellent at timing the snap, which he pairs with an explosive first step.   Porter Simmons - DE - Hartselle HS / @PorterSimmons8   Simmons has excellent size and movement skills for the edge position. Uses a good cross chop move when speed rushing and turns his hips well when he can win to the corner. Flexibility and bend seem to be very easy for him, showing just how good of an athlete he is for his size. Squeezes the backside of zone runs well and has the strength and length to stack the front side as well.   Izaac Murray - DT - Wicksburg HS   Murray has impressive short-area lateral explosion and a quick first step to penetrate and shoot gaps. His solid change of direction ability helps him shed blocks and work to the ball carrier. He has good long speed for his size. Murray works through engagement well with non-stop leg drive. Further, the Alabama native shoots early hands that he keeps low and inside to win leverage.   Kendric Washington Jr - DT, DE - Montgomery Catholic   Washington plays with high effort and high motor on nearly all snaps. Comfortable in zone drops and makes good plays when chasing in space. Washington is quick off the line of scrimmage and carries his weight well. He has the strength to maintain his trajectory while working through his half-man rush. Washington displays the linear speed to contest outside runs and pursue carriers downfield.

This class of defensive lineman in the state of Alabama caught my attention. I made it my duty to check them out. I can't wait to see the ones I haven't witnessed firsthand, in person. Let's take a quick view at who this class has to offer at defensive lineman.