4 Sleeper Defensive Linemen Worth Tracking

<p>As is the same for offense, the defensive line is where everything starts for the defense. Here are a few sleepers in Georgia that are worthy of more attention. </p>   <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='627995' first='Jaiden' last='Grimes']</em></strong> - 2024 - Pope</p>   <p>Grimes is a one-man wrecking crew on the defensive front that has a lot of upside. Grimes is already built well at 6'4 250, but he has a thinner build and has room to fill out and become an even more physical force up front. Off the snap, Grimes showcases a high motor and does whatever he can to get to the ball. He has violent arms, showing the ability to extend and get the offensive lineman flat-footed. Grimes can lay some devastating blows on the defender, enough to cement himself in the back of a QBs mind for the rest of the game. Grimes currently spends some time lined up as a true DE and standing up as an EDGE rusher. However, as he fills out, his future should have him with his hand in the dirt. With his upside, Grimes is a true FBS talent. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaidenGrimes58/status/1615758245636734985?s=20 </div></figure>   <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='407502' first='Memphis' last='Huff']</em></strong> - 2024 - Clarke Central</p>   <p>Physically dominant player that shows plenty of versatility. Huff plays both ways, but should settle in on the defensive side of the ball at the next level. With his size and strength alone, he has natural leverage and is a handful for the offensive line. He can collapse running lanes from the outside and put his foot in the ground to get through blockers. Every rep, you can expect Huff to physically impose his will on the offensive front and tire out his opposition. As he grows in his technique and adds more finesse to his game, Huff has the tools, measurables, and mindset to become a steal in the 2024 class. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MemphisHuffDE/status/1622293156073963520?s=20 </div></figure>   <p><strong><em>Aidan White</em></strong> - 2024 - Forsyth Central</p>   <p>White is a dynamic defender that is due for a big senior season. He has good size at 6'2 235 and is not done filling out. White comes off the edge and is efficient in both the pass and run game. When rushing the passer, his speed alone allows him to get the edge on most tackles. He can also dip his shoulder to get around the edge and he also uses his quick hands to free himself up. His combination of an explosive first step and quick hands make him extremely difficult to stay in front of. White is also efficient when defending the run, showing the ability to shed off blockers and sit in running lanes. He is a good tackler as well, he doesn't overpursue and brings the ball carrier to the turf. He has enough speed to fly to the ball and has plenty of strength to hold his own physically. White is certainly a D1-caliber defender that still has plenty of upside. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AidanKWhite/status/1602463646721916928?s=20 </div></figure>   <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='276003' first='Colin' last='Bellomy']</em></strong> - 2024 - Harrison</p>   <p>Bellomy is one of the most physically impressive prospects you will find in the state regardless of position. His 6'6 245 pound frame has drawn plenty of eyes and he is only going to gain more strength from here. With his rare length, he is able to extend and rip through defenders with ease. His length also allows him to wrap up ball carriers and prevent them from escaping. Bellomy is still growing and developing as an athlete, but he still plays with a high motor and can fly to the ball in a hurry. As he becomes a more explosive athlete, Bellomy could really contribute at the FBS level.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ColinBellomy/status/1624236969893961730?s=20 </div></figure>

As is the same for offense, the defensive line is where everything starts for the defense. Here are a few sleepers in Georgia that are worthy of more attention.