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Class of 2024 Defensive Lineman: Game Changers

Class of 2024 Defensive Lineman: Game Changers
Marcus Henry
Marcus Henry March 31, 2023 @ 10:57 PM
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Caleb Mitchell Irving
Caleb Mitchell Irving 6'2" | 265 lbs | DL | 2024
TX
Chima Chineke
Chima Chineke 6'5" | 240 lbs | DL | 2024
TX
Armstrong Nnodim
Armstrong Nnodim 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL | 2024
TX
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Defensive linemen are at the forefront of college recruitment and the Class of 2024 in Texas has some of the top players at that position. These players are versatile, they can line up at multiple spots along the defensive line and attack from all angles. The speed, as well as the athleticism of these athletes, is a skill that makes them attractive to college programs. Here are several Game Changers, who fit the mold on the defensive line.

Purdue
Caleb Mitchell Irving

Caleb Mitchell Irving

TX
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 265
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Caleb
Mitchell Irving DL
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
265
HS
Parish Episcopal
|
TX
Class of 2024 Defensive Lineman: Game Changers
Caleb is a stout, athletic, explosive athlete who has an elite burst off of the line, his power...
Written by Marcus Henry
Purdue
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Caleb Mitchell Irving

State: Texas
School: Parish Episcopal
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Oklahoma State
Armstrong Nnodim

Armstrong Nnodim

TX
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Armstrong
Nnodim DL
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
240
HS
Mesquite Horn
|
TX
Class of 2024 Defensive Lineman: Game Changers
Armstrong is a bully in the trenches, he has a powerful punch at the point of attack, his...
Written by Marcus Henry
Oklahoma State
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Armstrong Nnodim

State: Texas
School: Mesquite Horn
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Chima Chineke

Chima Chineke

TX
DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Chima
Chineke DL
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
240
HS
Plano East
|
TX
Class of 2024 Defensive Lineman: Game Changers
Chima has freakish athleticism, he has a long, lean frame, his initial burst off of the line of...
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Chima Chineke

State: Texas
School: Plano East
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