2026 D-Linemen Ready To Dominate The Trenches
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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. Tripp Skewes HEIGHT 6'6" WEIGHT 240 POS DL CLASS 2027…
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Continue ReadingToday 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.
Tripp Skewes
Tripp Skewes
Skewes is able to move at his size and is able to explode off of the line to get into the backfield. He has the strength to bull rush and hand quickness to knock the opponents hands down. He is a great open field tackler, being able to bring the ball carrier down quickly and with force. He is a guy with a high motor, chasing the plays down from behind at times.
Umu-Cais is a monster on the inside and can clog up the middle, creating chaos in the running lanes. He has fast hands and can get good hand placement, shedding blocks and stuffing the ball carrier for no gain. He has a good low base which helps him fight off constant double and at times triple teams. He will be a player high on the radar and will be in line to have a breakout season this year.
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Geist is a player that has a quick first step and can get into the backfield bringing the ball carrier down quickly. He has a knack for being able to punch the ball out of the ball carriers hands and create turnovers. He is good at splitting double teams and holding his gap integrity, forcing the ball to spill to the outside. He will be an interior presence to keep on the radar moving forward.
Sanchez is a hybrid player that can bring the heat standing up or having his hand in the dirt. He has an explosive first step that helps him get on the linemen quickly and he has fast hands, being able to create separation and rip or swim through. He has the speed and strength to bull rush then dip around the edge to get into the backfield. When he lines up inside he is able to bully his opponent to make plays at or behind the line of scrimmage.
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Dylan Skinner
Dylan Skinner
Skinner is a raw talent that has the ability to be an impact player on this defensive line. He has good hand placement being able to create separation from the O-line and ripping them past as he makes a play in the backfield. He has good instinct and goes for the ball once he wraps players up, being able to punch the ball out at times. He stays at home and doesn’t get too far up field, preventing himself from getting caught up in the wash.