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2026 D-Linemen Ready To Dominate The Trenches

2026 D-Linemen Ready To Dominate The Trenches
Robert Davis
Robert Davis March 18, 2024 @ 08:42 PM
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Tripp Skewes
Tripp Skewes 6'7" | 275 lbs | DL | 2026
CO
Cade Geist
Cade Geist 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL | 2026
CO
Tufanua Ionatana “T.I.” Umu-Cais
Tufanua Ionatana “T.I.” Umu-Cais 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL | 2026
CO
Kevin Sanchez
Kevin Sanchez 6'0" | 215 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2026
CO
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Today we will be taking a look at some prospects that are ready to break down the door to a big season and who I think will dominate the trenches.

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Tripp Skewes Tripp Skewes Tripp Skewes 6'7" | 275 lbs | DL Kent Denver | 2026 State CO

HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 240
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CLASS 2027

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Washington (WA)
Tufanua Ionatana “T.I.” Umu-Cais

Tufanua Ionatana “T.I.” Umu-Cais

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HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 305
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Tufanua
Ionatana “T.I.” Umu-Cais DL
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Weight
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Cherry Creek
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2026 D-Linemen Ready To Dominate The Trenches
Umu-Cais is a monster on the inside and can clog up the middle, creating chaos in the running...
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Washington (WA)
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Tufanua Ionatana “T.I.” Umu-Cais

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State: Colorado
School: Cherry Creek
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Cade Geist

Cade Geist

CO
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 250
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CLASS 2026
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Cade
Geist DL
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2026
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Weight
250
HS
Timnath
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2026 D-Linemen Ready To Dominate The Trenches
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Cade Geist

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State: Colorado
School: Timnath
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Kevin Sanchez

Kevin Sanchez

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WEIGHT 215
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2026
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Weight
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2026 D-Linemen Ready To Dominate The Trenches
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State: Colorado
School: Arvada West
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Dylan Skinner

Dylan Skinner

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS DL
CLASS 2026

Dylan Skinner

School: Banning Lewis Academy
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