Skyrocketing Defensive Linemen in the 2024 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the scouting business, they say "you can't watch everybody". Well, I would be ashamed if I missed on these five defenders who are college bound linemen. Below, I detail the skills and abilities that have made all of these prospects receive scholarship offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["130172"],"_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='130172' first='Archie' last='Carruthers'] is a decorated rugby player who also has a chance to play defensive end in college. Archie has been to camps all over the country and also holds an offer from William Jewell College. 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Jeremy holds offers from Central Methodist and Evangel University. He also attended a camp at Lindenwood and plans to compete at another local camp at SEMO in July. Watch out for Jeremy's recruitment to pick up before his senior season ends.rnrnJeremy shows next level strength in an anchor that allows him to split double teams without giving ground at the line of scrimmage. A good combination of range and quickness shows slipping blockers and tackling ball carriers with space to work with in the backfield. 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Next level strength gets displayed when Jax holds his ground versus bigger blockers in the run game before finishing tackles behind the line of scrimmage. 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Jayden holds offers from Wayne State, Northwest Missouri State, Missouri Western State, and Butler University. After attending a camp at Nebraska, Jayden has more offers on the way according to his Twitter account. Expect the talented pass rusher to have a long list of scholarships before his time comes to graduate next year.rnrnJayden's range and next level burst shows tracking down toss plays for tackles for loss. Speed rusher potential shows in a rare combination of length, lateral quickness, and hand technique Jayden shows beating tackles off the edge. 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