Defensive Linemen Prospects to Add to Your Recruiting Board

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a lot of defensive linemen talent in the state of Arkansas right now. With that being the case, I wanted to give some exposure to some of the underrated defensive linemen in multiple classes. These guys have the talent to play at the next level with different styles and traits to choose from. Here are five defensive linemen prospects to add to your recruiting board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["255654"],"_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 tu003cliu003e200 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDL/Edgeu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2026u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernArkadelphia defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='255654' first='Whit' last='Alderson'] demonstrates a sideline-to-sideline motor with physicality. Alderson displays very good explosion off the line of scrimmage, good use of hands with hand timing, strength and hand placement to create leverage and beat his man inside. Solid lateral agility and lower body strength to attack his opposition head on and use technique to disengage. Alderson is a guy with quickness off the edge that can put consistent pressure on the quarterback. 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His reaction off the snap is impressive, showcasing good use of hands to beat his defender inside or out. Good speed to rush the edge and put pressure or sack the quarterback. Has the ability to drop back in coverage, making a play in space or getting his hands up and forcing a PBU. Good football IQ with good open field tackling and awareness. Stribling is someone you need to watch during the 2024 season.rnrn'23 Stats: 42 tackles (38 solo), 8 TFL, 2 INT's, 2 FR's u0026amp; 1 TDrnrnNote - 3.2 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ff01d77ca1a"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/iam_jstribling/status/1765615578402742583","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/iam_jstribling/status/1765615578402742583 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["611406"],"_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-2u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e235 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDL/Edgeu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernNorth Little Rock defensive lineman u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eThailyn Coxu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e demonstrates explosiveness off the edge. 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Cox is a riser and should be added to your recruiting board.rnrnNote – 3.3 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ff01d77ca85"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ThailynC3/status/1721559741527159032","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/ThailynC3/status/1721559741527159032 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806368"],"_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-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e255 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Linemanu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2026u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernLafayette County defensive lineman Cedarius Miller brings quickness and power off the line of scrimmage. Demonstrates good footwork with the ability to get low and drive his man back into the pocket due to his hand timing and placement to create leverage. Strong lower body to help drive his opposition and disrupt plays in the backfield. Miller also plays on the offensive side of the trenches as well. 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