2025’s Up Next: Defensive Lineman to Watch in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are diving into the class of 2025 for each position group. With the completion of full film evaluation over their 2023 season, I was truly impressed with their skillset. Here are five defensive lineman prospects to watch this upcoming fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["235036"],"_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-Foot-1u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e240 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Endu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernConway's [player_tooltip player_id='235036' first='Justice' last='Hills'] showcases good pad level off the line of scrimmage, attacking with power. Displays the ability to contain the edge, forcing everything back inside. He's a sure tackler while being a true disruptor in both the passing and running game. The edge rusher is a force in the backfield and should have an impressive 2024 season.rnrnNote - 3.4 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c827dd22f06"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JusticeHills50/status/1730733784813744134","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JusticeHills50/status/1730733784813744134 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["360155"],"_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-Foot-3u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e310 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernFayetteville's [player_tooltip player_id='360155' first='Jaxon' last='Oliver'] is a force in the trenches. He displays good short-area quickness while overpowering his opposition off the snap. Demonstrates multiple pass-rush moves to beat his opponent into the backfield and pressuring the quarterback. Oliver consistently disrupts plays in both the passing and running game. Don't be shocked if his name starts being mentioned around college recruiters.rnrn'23 Stats: 36 tackles (18 solo) 22 TFL's, 21 hurries u0026amp; 1 sack.rnrnNote - 3.0 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c827dd22f85"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jaxon__Oliver/status/1733195309004542249","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jaxon__Oliver/status/1733195309004542249 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["221307"],"_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-Foot-1u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e280 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernPine Bluff's [player_tooltip player_id='221307' first='Danny' last='Johnson'] explodes off the line of scrimmage, immediately getting into the backfield or disrupting the play at the start. Good footwork and hand placement to create leverage and push. Able to plug the running lanes, forcing the running back out of rhythm. A true pass disruptor, wreaking havoc on the quarterback. He'll make his name known by the end of the 2024 season.rnrnNote - 3.7 GPArnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c827dd22fe8"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DannyJo55/status/1727514628031218078","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DannyJo55/status/1727514628031218078 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["535123"],"_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 tu003cliu003e5-Foot-10u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e270 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernOsceola's [player_tooltip player_id='535123' first='Harris' last='Manning'] is able to move around on the defensive line, lining up at nose tackle, 1 or 3 tech. The agile big man showcases a variety of moves with an impressive bull rush. Strong lower body, getting control of the opposition to make a play in the backfield. He's consistently making plays in both the running and passing game. Someone to keep an eye on throughout the 2024 season.rnrn'23 Stats: 53 tackles (36 solo) 18 TFL's, 12 pressures, 2.5 sacks and 3 FF.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c827dd23049"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HarrisManning51/status/1755285952346362318","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HarrisManning51/status/1755285952346362318 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1114239"],"_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-Foot-1u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e220 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernArkansas High School u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eMiquan Trayloru003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e provides explosiveness off the ball with the impressive ability of containing the edge. His short-area quickness and speed makes it difficult on the tackles to block. Continuously plays with effort and fighting his way through opposing blocks. Uses hand placement and leverage to beat his opposition. I expect him to reach the top 100 by the end of the 2024 season, receiving offers to play at the next level.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c827dd230ac"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Miquan_Traylor/status/1709087976989311040","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Miquan_Traylor/status/1709087976989311040 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->