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#TN2026 Defensive Lineman Ready to Breakout

#TN2026 Defensive Lineman Ready to Breakout
Ryder McConville
Ryder McConville
January 19, 2024 @ 10:07 AM
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Jaden Hudgins-Key
Jaden Hudgins-Key 6'2" | 2026
TN
Jack Smith
Jack Smith 6'1" | 310 lbs | DL/OL/OL | 2026
TN
J.R. Fowler
J.R. Fowler 6'1" | 235 lbs | DL | 2026
TN
Kyrin Coleman
Kyrin Coleman 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB/EDGE/EDGE | 2026
TN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The offseason is fully underway and after a great 2023 season there is plenty to look forward to in 2024. Talent is stacked across the 2026 class and a lot of players will really get to showcase their skills in the upcoming season. After watching the film, here are 4 DL that are ready to breakout.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212420"],"_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='212420' first='Kyrin' last='Coleman'] is a super talented player for Pope John Paul II High School that played a ton at off ball linebacker this season. He possesses the skill set and athletic ability to play along the DL and at linebacker. His instincts stand out right away with great recognition and burst to shoot into the backfield. Coleman is physical at the point of attack with good leverage to take on bigger blockers and hold his ground.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["284146"],"_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='284146' first='JR' last='Fowler'] dominated both sides of the trenches with physical play for Knoxville Catholic High School. He shows good instincts vs the run with quality gap discipline and processing of pulling offensive lineman. High effort and motor player, Fowler shows some good play in pursuit when working laterally. Overall, he will physically overpower players with his strength and leverage.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1142020"],"_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='1142020' first='Jaden' last='Hudgins-Key'] is a game disruptor in the interior defensive line for McCallie High School. Good first step, he flies off the ball while maintain good pad level to win with speed or power depending on situation. Good ability to work though the trash, he shows quality instincts vs the run. His motor runs hot with great athletic ability to chase after the ball carrier and the QB.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["854396"],"_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='854396' first='Jack' last='Smith'] is a big physical force up front on the defensive line for South Gibson High School. Good hand usage at the point of attack, he is strong to stack and shed vs the run. Good swim move when pass rushing, Smith shows a good understanding of how to beat offensive lineman. He possesses quality recognition skills of run concepts and plays very hard to get after the ball.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65aa9e4a65829"} /-->

The offseason is fully underway and after a great 2023 season there is plenty to look forward to in 2024. Talent is stacked across the 2026 class and a lot of players will really get to showcase their skills in the upcoming season. After watching the film, here are 4 DL that are ready to breakout.

Chattanooga
Kyrin Coleman

Kyrin Coleman

TN
LB/EDGE/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 225
POS LB/EDGE/EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Kyrin
Coleman LB/EDGE/EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
225
HS
Pope John Paul II
|
TN
#TN2026 Defensive Lineman Ready to Breakout
Kyrin Coleman is a super talented player for Pope John Paul II High School that played a ton...
Written by Ryder McConville
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J.R. Fowler

J.R. Fowler

TN
DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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J.R.
Fowler DL
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
235
HS
Knoxville Catholic
|
TN
#TN2026 Defensive Lineman Ready to Breakout
J.R. Fowler dominated both sides of the trenches with physical play for Knoxville Catholic High School. He shows...
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Jaden Hudgins-Key

Jaden Hudgins-Key

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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Jaden
Hudgins-Key
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
McCallie
|
TN
#TN2026 Defensive Lineman Ready to Breakout
Jaden Hudgins-Key is a game disruptor in the interior defensive line for McCallie High School. Good first step,...
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Jack Smith

Jack Smith

TN
DL/OL/OL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 310
POS DL/OL/OL
CLASS 2026
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Jack
Smith DL/OL/OL
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
310
HS
South Gibson County
|
TN
#TN2026 Defensive Lineman Ready to Breakout
Jack Smith is a big physical force up front on the defensive line for South Gibson High School....
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