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New England C/O 2026 Top Ranked “D- Lineman” Analysis

New England C/O 2026 Top Ranked “D- Lineman” Analysis
Roger Silva
Roger Silva June 5, 2023 @ 08:59 AM
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Amahn Williams
Amahn Williams 6'5" | 275 lbs | OL | 2026
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Christopher Talabi-Oates
Christopher Talabi-Oates 6'2" | 209 lbs | DL | 2026
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Dalton Lozin
Dalton Lozin 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL | 2026
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Jude Okeleke
Jude Okeleke 6'3" | 290 lbs | DL | 2026
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Dominic Funke
Dominic Funke 6'3" | 230 lbs | EDGE | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/gio-lynch-ruberio/"></a>New updated rankings for the class of 2026 shine brightly on Top Recruits in New England. In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the newly Top ranked recruits we have identified as “Defensive Lineman” who were battling in the trenches and attend high school in the New England region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404646"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='404646' first='Dominic' last='Funke']rnrnHe is ranked as the # 1 DL in New England in the class of 2026.rnrnu003cstrongu003eOffers: Boston College, Pitt, Rutgers, Temple, Wisconsin, u003c/strongu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eScout Analysis: u003c/strongu003e He has good hand placement technique when he comes off the edge. He is quick and physical and disruptive with a relentless motor. He displays high balance ability. u003cspan class=u0022css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0u0022u003eHas a very noticeable first step into his target. Obvious high level body control with excellent  closing speed. His frame is lean and muscular with additional room for growth. A very good character player.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647dcec1a1f17"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/FunkeDominic/status/1652800615691571207?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/FunkeDominic/status/1652800615691571207?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17137185/63445c44d21ba30c0c3675e1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647dea47c5af1"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["437026"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='437026' first='Jude' last='Okeleke']rnrnHe is ranked as the # 2 Defensive lineman in New England in class of 2026.rnrnu003cstrongu003eOFFERS: Pitt, Minnesota u003c/strongu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSCOUT ANALYSIS:u003c/strongu003e “Okeleke” is a Nigerian Family Member, who attends Taft School in Connecticut. He had a big FRESHMAN season in fall-2022 breaking into the starting lineup as a freshman. At 6'3″ 270lbs he moves really well.  His off-season work ethic is off the charts.  He is always trying to find a way to get better with many different functional drills and exercises that will help him advance his skill set. This spring he has received college interest and offers and continues to impress wherever he camps. Seen as a powerful d-lineman. Has muscles in damn near every limb of his body. Very powerful and explosive hips that spring him out of his stance.  Solid defender that will continue to see more Div 1 offers come his way.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647dcec1a1f79"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JudeOkeleke1/status/1652799714306211841?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JudeOkeleke1/status/1652799714306211841?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17652300/6349a8db02b3211254cd89cd' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647dea47c5b86"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801047"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='801047' first='Amahn' last='Williams']rnrnHe is ranked as the # 3 defensive lineman in New England in the class of 2026.rnrnu003cstrongu003eOffers:u003c/strongu003e Umassrnrnu003cstrongu003eScout Analysis:u003c/strongu003e He is explosive coming off the edge.  Displays a lean muscular frame with obvious length in his arms.  A disruptive player who plays physical and with a motor each rep.  He does a good job with containment on the edge and using his hands to shed and get off blockers. Shows the willingness to put in the work to improve his skill set.  His size combined with his phsyical ability can't be ignored. A sure fire Div 1 recruit who will see multiple opportunities as he continues to develop.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647dcec1a1fc0"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/justamahn/status/1659743830353035264?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/justamahn/status/1659743830353035264?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16701866/64626e7302b21304e8bb7009' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647dea47c5c07"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647dcec1a2000"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["600090"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='600090' first='Dalton' last='Lozin']rnrnHe is ranked as the # 4 Defensive Lineman in New England in the class of 2026.rnrnu003cstrongu003eOffers:u003c/strongu003e Openrnrnu003cstrongu003eScout Analysis:u003c/strongu003e  Has a large frame to work with with additional growth potential.   Shows consistent effort in each rep. Once he gets his hands on you, he can finish the play. A bit of raw technique seen in his skill set but has time to grow and develop.  He is a bit stiff/tight in the lower body. Has time to become more flexible with quickness in the off season, he and his recruitment will likely take off.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647dcec1a203f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DaltonLozin/status/1597591449855557634?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DaltonLozin/status/1597591449855557634?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17849986/6385fe3423523f0b7c5e5f05' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647dea47c5ca6"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["745929"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='745929' first='Christopher' last='Talabi-Oates']rnrnHe is ranked as the # 5 Defensive Lineman in New England in the class of 2026.rnrnu003cstrongu003eOffers:u003c/strongu003e Openrnrnu003cstrongu003eScout Analysis: u003c/strongu003eSaw him compete in a live setting at our Boston, Pre Redzone Prospect Camp. 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New updated rankings for the class of 2026 shine brightly on Top Recruits in New England. In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the newly Top ranked recruits we have identified as “Defensive Lineman” who were battling in the trenches and attend high school in the New England region.

Boston College
Dominic Funke

Dominic Funke

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EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 230
POS EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Dominic
Funke EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
230
HS
Xaverian Brothers
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New England C/O 2026 Top Ranked “D- Lineman” Analysis
Dominic Funke He is ranked as the # 1 DL in New England in the class of 2026.Offers:...
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Boston College
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Temple (PA)
Jude Okeleke

Jude Okeleke

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DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 290
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CLASS 2026
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Jude
Okeleke DL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
290
HS
The Taft School
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New England C/O 2026 Top Ranked “D- Lineman” Analysis
Jude Okeleke He is ranked as the # 2 Defensive lineman in New England in class of 2026.OFFERS:...
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Temple (PA)
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Central Florida
Amahn Williams

Amahn Williams

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OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 275
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CLASS 2026
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Amahn
Williams OL
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
275
HS
Tabor Academy
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New England C/O 2026 Top Ranked “D- Lineman” Analysis
Amahn Williams He is ranked as the # 3 defensive lineman in New England in the class of...
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Central Florida
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Dalton Lozin

Dalton Lozin

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DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Dalton
Lozin DL
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
270
HS
Iona Prep
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New England C/O 2026 Top Ranked “D- Lineman” Analysis
Dalton Lozin He is ranked as the # 4 Defensive Lineman in New England in the class of...
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Christopher Talabi-Oates

Christopher Talabi-Oates

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DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 209
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Christopher
Talabi-Oates DL
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
209
HS
Thayer Academy
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New England C/O 2026 Top Ranked “D- Lineman” Analysis
Christopher Talabi-Oates He is ranked as the # 5 Defensive Lineman in New England in the class of...
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