2025 Defensive Linemen to Watch in the Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive linemen in the review had solid performances throughout last season. The steady level of play is expected to continue as they prepare for a big season. The review covers five of the top defensive linemen in the Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='729523' first='Leo' last='Delaney'] - 6'6" 265 (No. 6 DL, No. 63 Overall), Providence Day HS</strong>. Leo was quick out of his stance to make contact with blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good use of hands and good technique to control blockers while closing in on the ball carrier. He displayed good speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. Leo has received a D1 offer, and more are expected to come in during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='734802' first='Trajen' last='Odom'] - 6'4" 260 (No. 7 DL, No. 64 Overall), Panther Creek HS</strong>. Trajen was quick out of his stance to make contact with blockers while moving past for stops. He displayed good use of hands and good technique to control blockers to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good speed to cover a lot of ground to make stops. Trajen has received a D1 offer, and more are expected to come in during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='693067' first='Jadyn' last='Farmer'] - 6'4" 260 (No. 8 DL, No. 65 Overall), Butler HS</strong>. Jadyn displayed good use of hands and good technique to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to shut down inside running plays. He displayed good speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to make stops. Jadyn should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='664451' first='Antonio' last='Armstrong'] - 6'3" 220 (No. 9 DL, No. 66 Overall), Kings Mtn. HS</strong>. Antonio displayed good use of hands and technique to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to shut down inside running plays. He is quick out of his stance to make contact with blockers while closing in on the ball carrier. Antonio should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='286967' first='Hector' last='Bautista'] - 5'9" 210 (No. 10 DL, No. 67 Overall), Seventy-First HS</strong>. Hector displayed a quick first-step to move past blockers, often unblocked while moving into the backfield for stops. He displayed good use of hands and technique to control blockers while closing in on the ball carrier for stops. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->