2025 Defensive Linemen Breakdowns

Ed Brooks

April 13, 2023 @ 07:31 AM

This review will go into depth on 5 defensive linemen who did not receive any coverage or very little coverage during the season. The offseason review is now bringing attention to these prospects as they prepare for the upcoming season.   [player_tooltip player_id='383947' first='Zane' last='Bostick'] - 6'2" 230 (No. 11 DL, No. 51 Overall), West Cabarrus HS. Zane displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers. He displayed upper body strength and quickness to overpower blockers to stop the ball carrier. He had 19 total tackles during the season. Zane will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.   Julian Brooks - 6'2" 240 (No. 12 DL, No. 53 Overall), Eastern Randolph HS. Julian displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to overpower blockers. He moved well in the open field to cover ground while closing in on the ball carrier. Julian will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.   [player_tooltip player_id='355133' first='Tyler' last='Richmond'] - 6'2" 220 (No. 13 DL, No. 54 Overall), Southern Durham HS. Tyler displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He displayed speed to cover a lot of ground quickly while moving in on the ball carrier. Tyler will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.   [player_tooltip player_id='371915' first='Jacob' last='Holloway'] - 6'3" 235 (No. 14 DL, No. 63 Overall), Heritage HS. Jacob displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He moved well in tight spaces to shut down inside running plays. He finished the season with 42 total tackles, 1 which was for a loss. Jacob finished the season with 24 solo tackles, 5 sacks, and 13 hurries. He will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.   Zachary McCormick - 6'1" 230 (No. 15 DL, No. 69 Overall), Union Pines HS. Zachary displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He runs well in the open field to close quickly on the ball carrier. He finished the season with 44 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 8 hurries. Zachary will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.

This review will go into depth on 5 defensive linemen who did not receive any coverage or very little coverage during the season. The offseason review is now bringing attention to these prospects as they prepare for the upcoming season.