Breakout Candidates: Defensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Many players next season are going to have much bigger roles with players graduating and players improving their skills over the off season. Here are a handful of defensive lineman who are breakout season candidates for next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1136303' first='Paki' last='Crawford'] </em></strong>- 2025 - O'Dea HS - Paki is a top defensive lineman in the 2025 class, always showing steady improvements on the field. Crawford is quick off the line, reading the snap perfectly and always having a step ahead on opposing lineman. Had an outstanding 20 sacks last season and could easily match that or surpass that total next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Victor Sanchez Hernandez </strong></em>- 2025 - Kamiak HS - Victor is going to take the state by storm next year, but wait for it. He is strong, has great footwork, and fantastic hands when rushing the quarterback. Hernandez knows how to wrap up the ball carrier at an elite level. He stands at 6'5" and weights 230 pounds but moves extremely agile. He recently picked up a Division 1 offer from Oregon State, which won't be his last from that level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1136307' first='Brady' last='Ackerman'] </em></strong>- 2025 - Nooksack Valley HS - Brady moves well on the defensive side of the ball, being able to play inside or outside on the line. He is strong, being able to push through the lineman on the opposing team. His footwork is outstanding, performing excellent spin or swim moves efficently and getting himself to the quarterback or the ball carrier in the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='394295' first='Fernando' last='Reyes Jr']</strong></em> - 2025 - Enumclaw HS - Reyes is a gritty lineman who loves being in the trenches and getting involved in contact. He strives on the edge but can be just as effective rushing from the interior of the line with his strength. His rip throughs are quick and his great reaction time gives him the edge over opposing players. Reyes is going to have a great senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188136' first='Kell' last='Reardon']</strong></em> - 2027 - Mt Baker HS - Here is a freshman you might not know now but will know very good. Kell is a big 6'6" but moves very well for his size and frame. He has great agility and is a fantastic athlete. His elite footwork and quick hands put him levels above players his own age and is poise to dominate the NWC for the coming years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->