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<p>After the Southeast Middle School Camp at the Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro earlier this month, it's time to highlight some of the most explosive prospects to showcase their talent in front of different positional coaches as well as scouts in the building. Following my breakdown of wide receiver standouts, it's time to reveal my list of top performers on the defensive line.</p>
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After the Southeast Middle School Camp at the Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro earlier this month, it's time to highlight some of the most explosive prospects to showcase their talent in front of different positional coaches as well as scouts in the building. Following my breakdown of wide receiver standouts, it's time to reveal my list of top performers on the defensive line.
HEIGHT
6'8"
WEIGHT
295
POS
OL
CLASS
2028
State:
Tennessee
School:
BGA
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HEIGHT
6'2"
WEIGHT
230
POS
DL/OL
CLASS
2029
State:
Kentucky
School:
Pulaski County High School
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HEIGHT
6'1"
WEIGHT
225
POS
DL
CLASS
2028
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HEIGHT
6'5"
WEIGHT
305
POS
OL/DL
CLASS
2028
State:
Tennessee
School:
Knox. Webb
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HEIGHT
5'9"
WEIGHT
220
POS
DL
CLASS
2028
State:
Tennessee
School:
Knoxville Catholic
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