2024 Defensive Linemen Breakdowns

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive linemen are often double-teamed in an effort to stop them disrupting the offensive play. The defensive linemen in this review are elite defensive players who utilize their talent, speed, strength, and technique to overcome obstacles to stop offensive plays. The 5 defensive linemen in this review are the best in their class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='378962' first='Bryce' last='Young'] - 6'5" 225 (No. 1 DL, No. 1 Overall), Charlotte Christian HS</strong>. Bryce displayed explosiveness out of his stance to move quickly past blockers into the backfield to disrupt the play before it develops. He displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers to make stops. He displayed speed as he covers a lot of ground to stop the ball carrier. Bryce finished the season with 92 total tackles, 6 which were for losses. He finished the season with 46 solo tackles. Bryce has received several Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='719733' first='Josh' last='Harrison'] - 6'3" 225 (No. 2 DL, No. 2 Overall), Christ School</strong>. Josh displayed quickness out of his stance and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made with a complete follow-through. He finished the season with 58 total tackles, 14 which were for losses. Josh finished the season with 35 solo tackles. The Wake Forest commit is expected to continue his high-level of play during the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='615336' first='Nnamdi' last='Ogboko'] - 6'5" 325 (No. 3 DL, No. 3 Overall), Riverside HS</strong>. Nnamdi displayed quickness and technique to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed upper body strength and good use of hands to overpower blockers to make stops. He moved well in tight spaces to shut down inside running plays. Nnamdi finished the season with 61 total tackles, 11 which were for losses. He finished the season with 16 solo tackles. Nnamdi has received several D1 offers, more are expected to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='662868' first='Tiyyan' last='Robinson'] - 6'5" 220 (No. 4 DL, No. 4 Overall), Hillside HS</strong>. Tiyyan displayed quickness and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier. Tiyyan finished the season with 33 total tackles, 6 which were for losses. He finished the season with 14 solo tackles. Tiyyan has received D1 offers, more are expected to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='339178' first='Chris' last='Kinsey'] - 6'2" 285 (No. 5 DL, No. 5 Overall), Clayton HS</strong>. Chris displayed good technique and violent hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to overpower blockers to make stops. He moved well in tight spaces to shut down inside running plays. He finished the season with 41 total tackles, 8 which were for losses. Chris has received D1 offers, more are expected to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->