Elite Combine 2027 DL Standouts

JP Rock April 28, 2024 @ 08:41 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='749581' first='Darron' last='Boone Jr.'] Lutheran North - 6'2" 205 One of the next to EDGE prospects to come out of the St. Louis area over the next three years. Darron was a returnee from last year's combine where he turned heads with his 4.72 laser forty time and other testing numbers. He followed up with another solid performance and with a year as a varsity starter as a freshman under his belt, he was even more impressive in one on one competition using his speed and explosive first step to give OTs at the combine fits. Boone is ultra quick, has a good motor and already has good technique, including use of his hands. One of the top prospects in his class who will have plenty of college attention.   [player_tooltip player_id='813880' first='Jameson' last='Honey'] Lindbergh - 6'3" 241 Testing Results: 5.2 40 - 8'10" broad jump - 26" vertical Another very athletic defensive lineman who I had expectations about when invited to the combine was the tenacious Honey, who did not disappoint. Jameson is already an impressive physical specimen who has room to grow and continue to develop. He has good size, but also a frame to continue to add weight and the athleticism to play either inside or out. One of the best days testing amongst young D-linemen at the combine. He displayed good power and explodes off the line. Has a great motor and goes hard every rep. Won every rep I saw at defensive end. He's a name to remember for this season and coming years.   [player_tooltip player_id='1070859' first='Cayden' last='Lindsey'] Lutheran St. Charles - 6'3" 252 A talented young two-way lineman, Cayden came and competed at defensive tackle, which he plays along with OT for his Cougars. He's a big, strong line prospect who fights hard every rep and likes to battle. Good quickness, drive and gets good push against his opponents. Did well in the one on ones against older competition. Another strong motor kid who has a lot of promise as a DT if he continues to play on that side of the ball. Also a solid athlete based on his testing. Loves to compete.   Gregory Bell III East St. Louis (IL) - 6'0" 286 Worth mentioning despite playing on the Illinois side of the St. Louis Metro area. Bell is big and athletic. He has a quick first step and can shoot the gap well or overpower his offensive line opponent. Strong and can take up two blockers as the nose or has the athleticism to play a three. Showed solid technique for his age and has the chance to be really good if he continues to develop. Already shows sign of being a college prospect. Greg has good athleticism and had a nice day testing. Excelled in one on ones.

Darron Boone Jr. Darron Boone Jr. 6'2" | 220 lbs | EDGE/LB Cardinal Ritter | 2027 State MO
Lutheran North
- 6'2" 205
One of the next to EDGE prospects to come out of the St. Louis area over the next three years. Darron was a returnee from last year's combine where he turned heads with his 4.72 laser forty time and other testing numbers. He followed up with another solid performance and with a year as a varsity starter as a freshman under his belt, he was even more impressive in one on one competition using his speed and explosive first step to give OTs at the combine fits. Boone is ultra quick, has a good motor and already has good technique, including use of his hands. One of the top prospects in his class who will have plenty of college attention.