Lone Star 2024 Defensive Line Prospects to Watch in 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ranking updates are taking place in each state that is covered by Prep Redzone. Prep Redzone Texas recently completed an update looking at the class of 2024. The 2024 Texas defensive line group has the potential to do big things on Fridays this fall. Meanwhile, plenty of the prospects we discuss in this article have the potential to play at the next level. Let's look at a few prospects on the defensive line to watch out for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='270019' first='Colin' last='Simmons']-Edge Rush-Duncanville-6'3” 225-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past four years, Duncanville defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='270019' first='Colin' last='Simmons'] has terrorized opposing quarterbacks. Simmons has great speed and can use it effectively to get into the opposing offensive backfield. He is a defensive lineman that mixes his power with his speed and is a nightmare for opposing offensive lines to block. Simmons is one of the most sought-after defensive linemen in the state of Texas and comes as no surprise to see him ranked as the number one player in the state of Texas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15060525/63c6db9a32dd9c0408967dba">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15060525/63c6db9a32dd9c0408967dba</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149669' first='Nigel' last='Smith II']-Edge Rush-Melissa-6'5” 225-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='149669' first='Nigel' last='Smith II'] is a versatile defensive lineman that can play all along the defensive front for Melissa. He has the power to drive the opposing offensive lineman back into the quarterback. He is disruptive to both the passing and rushing components of the offense. Smith II does not quit on the play and does a good job of getting to the opposing ball carrier. He is a defensive line prospect that will see playing time on Saturdays in the future. Has the potential for a big 2023 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14459255/63bf1bf9386e5c0ebcd22fe2">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14459255/63bf1bf9386e5c0ebcd22fe2</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='147421' first='Zion' last='Taylor']-Edge Rush-Shadow Creek-6'2” 235-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='147421' first='Zion' last='Taylor'] has excellent speed coming off of the edge. Taylor has high energy and a motor that does not seem to stop. He does a great job of forcing the opposing quarterback to make mistakes. The future Houston Cougar is a prospect that has the abilities to see plenty of snaps on Saturdays in the future. Taylor has the potential to have a monster season for Shadow Creek this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15938565/635f04a3688fbe042c9726bc">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15938565/635f04a3688fbe042c9726bc</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='882085' first='Omar' last='Khan']-Defensive Tackle-Bridgeland-6'5” 280-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bridgeland defensive lineman is one of the most versatile prospects in the state of Texas. He can play all along the defensive front for Bridgeland. Khan is extremely powerful and can force opposing blockers backward. Khan is another defensive lineman that can use both his speed and power to defeat blocks and get into the offensive backfield. Khan fits the Washington Huskies recruiting profile perfectly. He is an athletic prospect that has the potential to do big things this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15279789/63715a41a681a507684be7e4">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15279789/63715a41a681a507684be7e4</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149671' first='Mason' last='Fleming']-Edge Rush-Manvel-6'2” 235-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fleming plays both the edge and the defensive tackle spots in the high school ranks. However, at the next level he is a better fit at coming off the edge and pressuring the opposing quarterback. He is the type of defensive lineman that can play the run effectively. Fleming gets off of blocks well and can be a difficult defensive lineman for opposing offensive linemen to contend with. Fleming is another prospect to watch out for on the defensive line this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14698055/635dccb134485608f0f5d7c7">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14698055/635dccb134485608f0f5d7c7</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->