New England C/O 2026 Top Ranked “D- Lineman” Analysis
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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…
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Continue ReadingNew 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.
He is ranked as the # 1 DL in New England in the class of 2026.
Offers: Boston College, Pitt, Rutgers, Temple, Wisconsin, Scout Analysis: 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. Has 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.
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He is ranked as the # 2 Defensive lineman in New England in class of 2026.
OFFERS: Pitt, Minnesota SCOUT ANALYSIS: “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.
He is ranked as the # 3 defensive lineman in New England in the class of 2026.
Offers: Umass
Scout Analysis: 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.
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He is ranked as the # 4 Defensive Lineman in New England in the class of 2026.
Offers: Open
Scout Analysis: 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.
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He is ranked as the # 5 Defensive Lineman in New England in the class of 2026.
Offers: Open
Scout Analysis: Saw him compete in a live setting at our Boston, Pre Redzone Prospect Camp. He caught my eye with his intensity and attention to detail that he puts upon himself during each rep. He is a force that takes his skill set and training serious. Has a very good work ethic and was observed taking each rep with toughness and relentless effort. He is a 2026 prospect who has a skill set that is of an upperclassman level prospect. He is ahead of peers as it pertains to technique and understanding of his role as an defensive lineman to play at the next level. The young man wants to put in the work and the more he is given, the more he absorbs and instills in his game.
His 2023 summer camp performances should catch the attention of local college coaches and boost his college interest.