Under The Radar 2025 Defensive Linemen To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who are some under the radar defensive linemen to keep an eye on during the 2024 season?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone has all the details...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Romando Craddock - DL - Stephenson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A fast-rising defensive end with a high motor and a strong football IQ, this up-and-coming prospect brings a thick, compact frame at 6-foot-2 220-pounds who knows how to get off blocks and get after the ball carrier. He has a muscular frame and knows how to deliver a sound, physical hit. He's coming off a major impressive junior last fall where he made 79 tackles, 14 TFLs and 9.5 sacks. He made big plays in the backfield all season long due to his quickness, natural strength, and good instincts. He was one of the more productive pass-rushers in the area and has a chance to have a big senior season if he continues to develop and get stronger over the next few months. He's a sleeper defensive lineman to know in the Atlanta area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/dacula/hebron-christian-academy-lions/athletes/sichan-john/football/stats/?careerid=onmqu5u4t1b99">[player_tooltip player_id='1296764' first='Sichan' last='John']</a> - Hebron Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A powerful interior lineman who can anchor the middle of the trenches, John brings a tough, physical frame at 6'2 290-pounds who created real havoc all season long last year as a junior. He's an impressive run defender who can take on double teams and clog running lanes up the middle. He can be a mismatch at times and makes his way into the backfield with ease. He made 48 tackles last season along with 8 sacks, and 6 more QB hurries in 11 games. He's a lineman who can be a problem to defend, and he's bound for a big senior season for the Lions next fall. If he continues to impress and develop more and more this off-season, look for John to find a place to play somewhere at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ray Dixon - North Cobb Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A really good athlete for a defensive lineman, Dixon may be on the smaller side, but his natural quickness, impressive instincts, and physical style of play allowed him to constantly make plays behind the line of scrimmage last year. A true playmaker who lived in the backfield, Dixon made an impressive 66 tackles last fall with 23.5 TFLs, 12 sacks, and three forced fumbles. He's a true weapon defensively who fires off the snap in a hurry. He can beat opposing linemen with speed, power, and his motor, never giving up on a play. He filled up the stat sheet all year long and should be only better next year as a senior. He's one of the top defenders in the region and showed last year that he's capable of playing at the D1 level. His best football is still ahead of it, and he's one of the top pass-rushers in the area coming back for the 2024 season. His stock is on the rise, and some offers could come his way this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->