2025 Defensive Lineman Evals: Chicago

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive lineman and edge rusher class in the state of Illinois is the strength of the 2025 class.&nbsp; We examine each area of the state breaking down some of the best prospects along the defensive line.&nbsp; Here is <strong>2025 Defensive Lineman Evals: Chicago</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='330445' first='Nathaniel' last='Marshall'] (Fenwick – 6'5” 260 lbs)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first thing that jumps off the tape is the fluidity and elite athleticism Marshall shows at his size.&nbsp; It is shown on both sides of the ball.&nbsp; While he projects as a defensive player at the next level he displays the speed and fluidness offensively playing as a wide out/TE where he is actually pretty good. In alot of the film he lines up as a DT in a 3-4 defense.&nbsp; Not quite sure that's where he will be utilized best in college, but it just goes to show you how versatile he is as a prospect. Quick twitched and explosive first step getting off the ball. Variety of pass rush moves including up and over, pure speed, and a solid bull rush. He just runs so well it is like watching a linebacker out there in a defensive lineman's body. Powerful hands on initial contact and chases down for sacks and tackles with ease.&nbsp; Special tools physically as a pass rusher.&nbsp; Also makes an impact on special teams blocking an array of field goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376454' first='Christopher' last='Burgess Jr'] (Simeon – 6'4” 230 lbs – Notre Dame)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Notre Dame commit's film jumps off the tape!&nbsp; He has the ideal outside linebacker/defensive end frame, quickness, and strength.&nbsp; Edge rusher could play with both his hand in the ground or up at the next level.&nbsp; Elite first step!&nbsp; Plus athlete that has tremendous closing speed on the quarter back coming off the edge.&nbsp; Great bend.&nbsp; Can play a little bit as a three technique as well.&nbsp; Against the run you can see him consistently shed blocks quickly and plays with a good motor.&nbsp;&nbsp; Puts himself in good position to make plays in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830245' first='Brad' last='Fitzgibbon'] (Marist – 6'4” 250 lbs)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fitzgibbon is a 6'4" defensive tackle that gets up field. Powerful bull rusher that runs through dudes!  Burst off the ball.  Very good against the run and knows how to use his hands.  Has some potential as a pass rusher as a three technique.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292066' first='Achillies' last='Anderson'] (Marist – 6'4” 230 lbs)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is a 6'4" 230 pound defensive end that is a prospect who we have covered as a basketball player for years.&nbsp; He is trending toward being a better football prospect at the next level.&nbsp; Long arms and great frame.&nbsp; Physically he totally looks the part.&nbsp; Uses his hands well and has good instincts.&nbsp; Strong bull rush and spin move work well off each other in his pass rush repertoire.&nbsp; Coming on strong late in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831103' first='Charlie' last='Stec'] (Brother Rice – 6'2” 220 lbs)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This defensive end has a good frame and long arms.&nbsp; Sheds blocks well vs the run and pursues in space with his closing speed.&nbsp; Shows flashes using his hands as a pass rusher getting up the field to the QB fighting through doubles.&nbsp; Potential to be a complete defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='330476' first='Jace' last='Chamberlain'] (St. Laurence – 6'1” 225 lbs)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive end from the Chicago Catholic league brings athleticism and can bend the edge getting after the quarterback.&nbsp; Pursues with force, hits hard, and plays with a high motor.&nbsp; Really like how he bats down passes as he knows when the ball is about to come out and swats them down at a good clip.&nbsp; Holds up vs the run either setting the edge or getting tackles himself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='330478' first='Gary' last='Coleman'] (St. Laurence – 5'11” 255 lbs)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Undersized at 5'11" defensive tackle that is a playmaker. Early on in his tape you see an interception on screen followed by a blocked punt. Very quick off the ball that attacks with explosion.&nbsp; Good athlete that does a nice job using his hands, tackles in space, and knows how to use angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->