Freshman Focus: Productive 2027 DL Prospects to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As is the case, Georgia is crawling with young DL prospects who are worthy of recruiting attention out of the gate. Here are a few who impressed on varsity this fall. Don't be shocked if you see some P5 buzz for some guys on this list very soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409882"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6'2 225 with good length and plenty of room to grow.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSolid athletic profile, although there is room to refine his pad level and movement skills as he gets older.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eUses his length to his advantage to punch blockers and lock out with his shoulder, which gives him the separation needed to slip and shed blocks.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDoes a good job off the snap of winning inside leverage against blockers, which allows him to collapse running lanes from the outside.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eRun stuffer. Can collapse running lanes, but also sits patiently on the edge waiting for the RB to spill.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSure tackler. He does a good job of settling down and not out running the ball carrier. He uses his length to engulf the ball carrier and finishes tackles through the ground.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDecent pursuit skills. Takes good angles to the football, even without plus speed.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003ePower Statementu003c/strongu003e: [player_tooltip player_id='409882' first='Jaden' last='Wuerth'] is a lengthy, toolsy DE prospect who can rumble through running lanes and set the edge. He is a good pursuer of the football and will only get better as he develops into a better athlete. Wuerth has the traits to generate recruiting buzz soon.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1686375' first='Segun' last='Alexander']","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Providence Christian School","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003eStout, well-developed 6'3 260 frame.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWill probably grow into a spot on the IDL, but spent a lot of his time as a freshman at the 4 and 5 tech spots.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eTremendous play strength against the run. Can easily fill gaps between the tackles and can set the edge by driving the blocker into running lanes.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCan win at the point of attack on seemingly every rep. He is explosive off the snap, strikes with good pad level, and has excellent grip strength which allows him to rip through blocks.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHe can work through double teams and free himself when tied up simply by firing his feet and gradually letting his strength win out.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWins against the pass in several ways. His bull rush is obviously efficient, but he can fire his hands, swim his arms, and pull off several other finesse moves to deceive the blocker.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCloses to the football quickly and aggressively. When given a runway to the QB, his presence alone disrupts the timing of the QB, even if he doesn't make a sack.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003ePower Statement:u003c/strongu003e [player_tooltip player_id='1686375' first='Segun' last='Alexander'] is a well-developed 2027 DL prospect who I project as a P5 IDL When it comes to play strength and explosiveness, Alexander is off the charts. On top of that, he can add some finesse to his game, which makes him even more well-rounded.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"Decorey Crumbley","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Eastside","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003eShorter, stout frame.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eEasily projects as an IDL prospect and can line up over the nose.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eExplosive off the snap and has good balance while engaging blockers. He is naturally the low man, which gives him leverage. However, his ability to stay on his feet while he works off blocks is huge for his future development.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eReads and reacts against the run very well. He can quickly shoot gaps and cut off outside running angles for RBs.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eQuickly fires his hands to prevent the blocker from getting on his chest, critical for DL prospect without great length.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDoes provide pass rushing upside from the interior. Has more than enough athleticism and speed to run stunts and pursue the QB.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eAggressively finishes plays through the ground, ragdolling ball carriers once he has his hands on them.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003ePower Statement:u003c/strongu003e Decorey Crumbley is a super strong, stout IDL prospect who is built well beyond his years. He understands leverage and uses to his advantage to win blocks. He is also an impressive athlete who can quickly pursue to the football and violently finish plays.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["415080"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6'1 250 with broad shoulders and a stout lower body.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003ePlayed plenty of meaningful snaps for a 7A state championship winning team.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eAn obvious gap stuffer in the middle of the DL. At his peak, his presence alone will be tough to move against the run and should funnel the football out to his teammates.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eBull rush allows him to dent the pocket and get pressure in the face of the QB. He attacks the ground by firing his feet and maintains leverage while barreling towards the QB.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eKnows when to shed off his block and pursue the football.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eEnergetic player that violently gets after the football. Will run all over the field looking for action. The type of player that racks up larger than usual tackling numbers for an IDL.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003ePower Statement:u003c/strongu003e [player_tooltip player_id='415080' first='Christian' last='Hunter'] is an explosive, strong IDL prospect who has been generating recruiting buzz since middle school. Varsity reps only made him better and he is a guy who could start seeing offers as early as this offseason. He is already firmly on the radar.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6581c9deb9661"} /-->