Best Available Class of 2023 Defensive Ends (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players are listed in alphabetical order by last name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270888"],"_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":"Burnside had 11 sacks for a solid Tesoro team in 2022 that played against very good competition.rnrnHe is quick off the ball and despite being only 215 pounds, had the strength to hang with most tackles he faced. He is a tenacious tackler and had multiple sacks in the Orange County All Star Game.rnrnBurnside would be a great PWO candidate for a FCS level school but may end up going the junior college route.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f7464b5a4af"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TeranRodriguez1/status/1622078248913088513?s=20","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/TeranRodriguez1/status/1622078248913088513?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384884"],"_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":"Cooley is long and uses his reach advantage to create separation against offensive linemen.rnrnHe also uses his height to see over offensive linemen and read offenses. He has plus speed and closes to the ball quickly.rnrnCooley has some lower level offers and PWOs from San Jose State and Cal.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f7464b5a50d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Mikethesnipr/status/1616991352700686337?s=20","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/Mikethesnipr/status/1616991352700686337?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384894"],"_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":"Forte is unique because he isn't a traditional pass rusher. On most of his film, he is defending against play action or zone reads so he has to read the quarterback.rnrnHe is an excellent run stopper and may be the best run stopper on this list. He has the strength to engage with bigger offensive linemen and is a solid tackler.rnrnForte projects better as an outside linebacker at the college level than a defensive end in my opinion. He has an offer from Black Hills State.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f7464b5a563"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JacksonForte18/status/1617236240516153344?s=20","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/JacksonForte18/status/1617236240516153344?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384828"],"_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":"Gonzales is long and gets off the ball very quickly. He maintains good pad level despite his height and can lay big hits.rnrnHe is a good athlete with good football instincts. He is likely an outside linebacker at the college level but could add some size and play defensive end depending on the program.rnrnGonzales has offers from Black Hills State and Minot State. He has a handful of PWOs including Northern Arizona, Ohio and Arizona.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f7464b5a5b5"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/GonzalesNate48/status/1620450494706753537?s=20","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/GonzalesNate48/status/1620450494706753537?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->