Five 2025 DL to Scout Early
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Some sophomores started for the varsity squads last season, showing a depth of talent throughout the class, while others entered the season as second-year starters on Friday nights.
This article will briefly examine five defensive linemen from the 2025 class with rapidly rising stock value as recruits.
Perea is a stud who is big and powerful with formidable strength. He can line up in the interior or come off the edge as a 5-technique and disrupt the backfield. He bends around the outside and uses his explosive speed to get around the tackle or uses his dominating power to drive his opponent back into the lanes of the ball carrier. His outstanding athleticism allows him to fly downfield as a special teams member, adding to his value as a recruit. Perea is an absolute monster who is on pace to become one of the top prospects in the state.
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LaCrue is an athlete who possesses the ability to play in multiple positions on both sides of the ball. He is an interior lineman on offense and defense but has the skills and athleticism needed to potentially play as an inside linebacker or a fullback. He has an aggressive playing style with the mentality of a true competitor, mixing perfectly with his power and explosiveness. LaCrue has all the makings of a sleeper, putting him in the must-know category.
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Clary is an outstanding athlete with tremendous upside as a potential college prospect. He comes off the edge with explosive speed and elusive techniques. It is obvious from his film that he approaches the line of scrimmage with a clear plan of attack that targets the weaknesses of his opponents. His size, speed, and strength give him the ability to fly past the offensive tackle or go through him. Clary is a versatile player who possesses the skills to be a college outside linebacker or a possible box safety, making him a must-scout athlete.
Field-Gordon is an under-the-radar player who is the ideal prospect on and off the field. He has the characteristics of a true leader who leads by example while pushing himself and the others around him toward greatness. He has good size and excellent strength, which goes hand-in-hand with his understanding of the game. He does an excellent job of locking out while engaged with blockers and locating the ball carrier before disengaging and making the tackle. His strength and aggressiveness make him a difficult 3-tech to move, even when double-teamed. Field-Gordon will undoubtedly end up as a steal for a college program.
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Crowe is a highly talented athlete with the potential to be an elite prospect. He has raw athleticism and excellent instincts that give him the ability to fly around the field and make plays on every level. His nose for the football pairs perfectly with his ability to use his size and strength to secure his tackles and finish the play. He has impressive speed that he uses to track down skill players. Crowe popularity has been buzzing, especially during the offseason, putting him on pace to have one of the more significant breakout seasons as a junior.