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Taking a look at the Top Uncommitted Defensive Linemen

Taking a look at the Top Uncommitted Defensive Linemen
Alex Pallone
Alex Pallone December 29, 2023 @ 02:34 PM
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Mason Nickel
Mason Nickel 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL | 2024
MI
Samuel Ramsey
Samuel Ramsey 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL | 2024
MI
Chris Jones
Chris Jones 5'10" | 240 lbs | DL | 2024
MI
Anthony Wright
Anthony Wright 6'0" | 285 lbs | DL | 2024
MI
Tyler Dosh
Tyler Dosh 6'0" | 225 lbs | DL | 2024
MI
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His power is excellent, as he's able to overpower and drive back opposing linemen on both run and pass sets. He also does a great job at setting the edge and securing tackles in the backfield. He's a smart and effective player against the run. He also shows a ton of skill while rushing the passer. He demonstrates good bend, active hands, and he's generally more agile than you'd expect based on his size. 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As it stands now, he holds offers from Calvin, Madonna, Sienna Heights, and Lawrence Tech.rnrnTyler oftentimes lines up as either a 4-tech or 5-tech. At his 5-tech spot he excels at rushing the passer from his 2-pt stance. His getoff is good, and he's able to overpower a lot of offensive lineman and he's quick enough to catch up to a QB trying to escape pressure. If Tyler doesn't win his initial rush, that's where he seems to fall into trouble.rnrnWhen lining up as a 4-tech he's able to flash his power a lot more. He lines up as a 4 in a lot of obvious running situations, and he does a good job powering his way through the line, sometimes by way of a stunt.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f2d4eb7f7a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13564668/653b25c6478cf5046ca3ae59' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f2d4eb7f9b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["248814"],"_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":"A run-stuffing interior defensive lineman, [player_tooltip player_id='248814' first='Anthony' last='Wright'] has impressed me on multiple occasions at offseason camps.rnrnHis film demonstrates his ability to stuff the run. He's a big body, hard to move, and generates a lot of power and disruption when he has the energy to do so. There are a ton of plays demonstrating good power on his way to meeting a ballcarrier in the backfield. In offseason camps, he demonstrated some good pass rush ability as well. His film does not show the same skill I've seen in the offseason, but still, I feel Anthony's ceiling is a great Division 3 player.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f2d4eb7fec"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f2d4eb8008"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14786144/656ea26dff0c6d080472c053' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658f2d4eb8022"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284293"],"_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":"Another interior lineman, Ramsey has garnered a few offers from Albion, Concordia, among others.rnrnRamsey has a different skillset than most other interior defensive linemen that I've watched. Most try and standout with amazing power and bull rush, and although his power is good, Ramsey excels in his active hands and rush moves. He has a punch-pull / push-pull move that serves him well in both rushing the passer and stopping the run. He's able to anchor himself quite well, then shed a block without a ton of power. 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The Hope and KZoo offers indicate prowess in the classroom!rnrnChris falls into a similar category as several other good interior defensive lineman I've evaluated. That is, Chris is a great disruptor in the run and pass game, but only when he has the energy to do so. Power and surprising agility is the name of the game. You'll see in the film that Chris has a phenomenal getoff and can quickly disrupt a play. I've seen this in person; Chris is able to quickly get into a backfield with a great getoff and burst of power. He's able to move quicker than some offensive linemen, immediately giving him an advantage. Even if the opposing lineman gets hands on him, Chris is oftentimes able to use his size and power to get by.rnrnAs I eluded to before, I've seen Chris get tired late in halves and his production goes down without a break. I watched three games of his (DLS, Mona Shores, DLS again) and in all three of those games, Chris did his best work early in the 1st-quarter and 3rd-quarter. 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There's still a ton of seniors looking for a home. The defensive line position is no different, as there are several high-ceiling players still waiting for the right opportunity. This article will take a look at five of those players!

Mason Nickel

Mason Nickel

MI
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 260
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Mason
Nickel DL
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2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
260
HS
H. H. Dow
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MI
Taking a look at the Top Uncommitted Defensive Linemen
Mason has had a lot of recruiting traction over the past few months. Still uncommitted, he’s a critical...
Written by Alex Pallone
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Mason Nickel

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School: H. H. Dow
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Tyler Dosh

Tyler Dosh

MI
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Tyler
Dosh DL
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
225
HS
Davison
|
MI
Taking a look at the Top Uncommitted Defensive Linemen
Tyler has always been a prospect that I’ve liked, and I’m surprised his recruitment hasn’t taken off like...
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School: Davison
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Anthony Wright

Anthony Wright

MI
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 285
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Anthony
Wright DL
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
285
HS
Chippewa Valley
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MI
Taking a look at the Top Uncommitted Defensive Linemen
A run-stuffing interior defensive lineman, Anthony Wright has impressed me on multiple occasions at offseason camps.His film demonstrates...
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State: Michigan
School: Chippewa Valley
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Samuel Ramsey

Samuel Ramsey

MI
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Samuel
Ramsey DL
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
225
HS
Farmington
|
MI
Taking a look at the Top Uncommitted Defensive Linemen
Another interior lineman, Ramsey has garnered a few offers from Albion, Concordia, among others.Ramsey has a different skillset...
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Samuel Ramsey

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School: Farmington
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Chris Jones

Chris Jones

MI
DL
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Chris
Jones DL
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
240
HS
Muskegon
|
MI
Taking a look at the Top Uncommitted Defensive Linemen
Chris Jones is a high-ceiling defensive lineman who holds offers from Hope, Kalamazoo, and Calvin. The Hope and...
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Chris Jones

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School: Muskegon
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