5 Defensive Lineman to Watch #TN2025

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The junior DL class is stacked with exciting talent and will only get better when the season starts. After watching the film, here are 5 prospects to keep an eye on for the upcoming season.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219418"],"_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='219418' first='Garrett' last='Hagan'] is a stud defensive lineman out of Houston High School with the versatility to play edge and interior DL. One of the best DL's in the state of Tennessee, Hagan wins with power and leverage to create disruption versus the run and pass. Against the run, he shows good gap discipline and is a solid force defender. Hagan resets the line of scrimmage with a strong initial punch with good placement to get complete control of OL. When pass rushing, he is a high effort player with good instincts and can grow as a player when he adds to his pass rush repertoire.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15384045/63754db4b534a408a86681ceu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eTape:u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["839500"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='839500' first='Jayvion' last='Burrow'] is an exciting defensive tackle prospect out of Oakhaven High School. After watching the film, his 1st step explosiveness stands out and he creates consistent disruption when 1 gapping. Against outside zone, he shows good lateral range in pursuit with excellent hustle. Burrow is very athletic making it difficult for offensive lineman to get hands to his chest and he plays with nice leverage and positioning. When pass rushing, he wins with speed to power taking advantage of his natural low center of gravity to collapse the pocket.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/16891541/jayvion-burrow/highlightsu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eTape:u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["219406"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='219406' first='Braydon' last='Coffelt'] is a very versatile edge player with the ability to play off ball linebacker and is from Marion County High School. Against the run, he shows plus awareness when setting the edge with good understanding of run concepts. Coffelt feels the flow of plays with good lateral range in pursuit and plays with solid competitive toughness. Good screen awareness, he has a knack for making plays when put in a tough spot. When rushing the passer, Coffelt active hands while attacking half the man with good cornering to get to the QB.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16817921/6314dfcd7bdcb50a94abd326u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eTape:u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["362010"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='362010' first='Kedrick' last='Donald'] is a very explosive DL that can play edge and 3-tech out of Houston High School. One of the most exciting players to watch, Donald creates disruption in the backfield nearly every play. He is an excellent athlete with amazing burst off the ball, making OL look like they're stuck in quick sand. When playing edge, he can be a disciplined force defender. When playing interior, he penetrates very quickly to make TFL's. As a pass rusher, Donald is a high effort player with quick and precise hands with the bend to win off the edge.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/16430943/Kedrick-Donald/highlightsu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eTape:u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["501903"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='501903' first='Aiden' last='Elmore'] is a quality edge defender at 6'2u0022 220 pounds out of Franklin High School. When watching the film, he plays with sound technique, staying square with a good base that are tied to solid hand usage. Elmore displays good leverage, body lean, and gives high effort versus the run and when pass rushing. On the backside of run, he shows good lateral range in pursuit with good angles taken to the ball carrier. Overall, he is a quick processor of run concepts and plays pretty well in space.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14931458/635039080dc1751494dbf3d6u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eTape:u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ad647b7aa7e"} /-->