Elite Football Combine 2025 DL Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='328114' first='Charles' last='Brooks III']<br>Cardinal Ritter<br>- 6'5" 215 Testing results: 4.6 40 - 4.53 pro agility - 9'2" broad jump - 28" vertical jump<br>The Northern Illinois verbal commit came in and showed that he continues on his upward trajectory as a player and athlete with improved testing numbers and performance in one on ones from last years combine, which is where I first identified him as a D1 prospect. Charles is a blur off the edge with his outstanding speed, and has an impressive motor and surprising strength. His skills training showed with his use of hands and moves to constantly beat opposing offensive linemen. I never saw him lose a rep. High ceiling prospect. His performance earned him a invite to the 2024 ACS All-Star game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='830880' first='Triston' last='Abram']<br>CBC <br>- 6'4" 210 Testing results: 4.89 40 - 4.38 pro agility - 9'2" board jump - 25" vertical jump<br>Big-time D1 target Abram was another returning standout from last years combine who came back to compete and show that he also continues to ascend as a football player and athlete. Triston not only tested very well showing his speed, quickness and power, but showed impressive pass rushing skills and moves to go with his high motor to repeatedly win one on one reps. He's a high level competitor who works hard to constantly improve. It's easy to see why he has double digit offers with more on the way. His performance also earned him an ACS All-Star game invite. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1066977' first='Jordan' last='Watson'] <br>CBC<br>- 6'4" 252 Testing results: 5.19 40 - 4.95 pro agility - 7'10" board jump - 22" vertical jump<br>A rising prospect who made the transition last season to defensive line after first seeing him his first couple of years in high school as an offensive lineman is Watson. While he is still raw with his technique, he has good size, and showed good speed and get off in one on one reps, plus good strength and fought to the whistle. He showed some nice potential and upside that he is still working hard to build on. He's a player to watch for this coming summer and regular season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1118460' first='Timothy' last='Mitchell']<br>William Chrisman<br>- 6'2" 315 Testing results: 5.7 40 - 19" vertical jump<br>Mitchell was a powerhouse in one on ones showing impressive strength and drive that opposing offensive linemen had a hard time handling. TJ is a bull at 315 showing good get off and matching motor. He also showed a lot of stamina doing reps at both defensive line and offensive line, and could have been included in offensive line standouts. Timothy could play on either side of the ball on the next level. As a DL he'd make a great NG prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1218362' first='Timothy' last='Tharp'] <br>Helias<br>- 6'4" 197 Testing results: 5.05 40 - 4.4 pro agility - 8'2" broad jump - 29" vertical jump<br>It was a good group of edge prospects at the combine, and having a good showing on the day coming in from Mid-Mo was the lean and athletic Tharp. Timothy displayed good speed, quickness and power in his testing number, and gets after it using those attributes rushing the passer in one on one reps on the day. He has the frame to carry a lot more weight and continue to improve on speed and explosiveness. His best football is ahead of him and it will be interesting to watch how he continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1218367' first='Xavier' last='Scherffius']</strong><br>North County<br>- 6'0" 244 Testing results: 4.89 40 - 4.55 pro agility - 8'3" broad jump - 25" vertical jump<br>Scherffius had an impressive day and surprised me with his speed and overall athleticism during testing. He is agile with good strength and power, which he uses to his advantage in one on one against pass pro. Xavier showed a lot of competitiveness on the day. He will have the opportunity to play on the next level with another strong season playing offensive and defensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->