2026 Defensive Line Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Arkansas has updated the class of 2026 rankings. The defensive line position grouping has plenty of talented prospects at both the tackle and edge rush positions. The July update is going to show a position grouping that continues to become deeper and even more talented. We are going to introduce you to several prospects to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anthony Kennedy Jr-Edge Rush-Little Rock Southwest-6'5” 240-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off of the edge, [player_tooltip player_id='413517' first='Anthony' last='Kennedy Jr.'] is one of the most explosive players in the class of 2026. He is a versatile prospect that can drop back into coverage or rush the passer. Kennedy Jr. uses his speed well to get into the opposing offensive backfield. Kennedy Jr. is a defensive lineman that can and will disrupt both the running and the passing games. He has the ability to completely shut down an opponent's rushing attack. &nbsp;The Little Rock Southwest product has the potential to open plenty of eyes this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212207' first='Carson' last='Riggins']-Edge Rush-DeWitt-6'3” 220-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeWiit High School always does an impressive job of producing talented prospects. [player_tooltip player_id='212207' first='Carson' last='Riggins'] is a versatile prospect that can rotate between the edge rush and linebacker positions. Riggins has an impressive combination of speed and strength that does a great job of defeating blocks and getting into the offensive backfield. On the defensive side of the ball, Riggins has the potential to be an impact player for DeWitt over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='565779' first='Zaccheus' last='Harris']-Edge Rush-Nashville-6'2” 210-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='565779' first='Zaccheus' last='Harris'] does an impressive job of playing both the run and the pass well. He uses his speed and agility well to come off of blocks. Harris is a defensive prospect that always seems to be around the ball carrier. He is not a player that will miss tackles. The Scrappers always have talented prospects on the defensive side of the ball and Harris fits that description perfectly. Harris has the potential to be a player to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401203' first='Malachi' last='McDonald']-Defensive Tackle-Bryant-5'11” 280-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bryant defensive lineman uses his power well. He has no problem of getting off blocks and getting into the offensive backfield. McDonald plugs up the rushing lane and hauls down the ball carrier with no problems. McDonald is a defensive prospect that can play all along the defensive front. He is a prospect to watch out for on the defensive side of the ball. Bryant always produces talented players and McDonald is a perfect indicator of that fact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cedarius Miller-Defensive Tackle-Lafayette County-5'11” 280-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cedarius Miller is a defensive prospect that can play all along the defensive front. He is a powerful lineman that can rush the pass or plug up the rushing lanes. Miller defeats blocks well and gets to the ball carrier quickly. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for Lafayette County. Miller is a defensive lineman with the potential to do some big things this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->