Impressive 2026 DL Prospects On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which 2026 defensive line prospects on the rise are bound for big junior seasons this fall?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681155' first='Kameron' last='Cody']- Benedictine</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An easy impact defensive lineman from Savannah, Cody is a force on the line who made a giant impact last season as a sophomore, helping lead the Cadets to another state championship. A terrific run-stuffer at 6-foot-3 280-pounds, Cody also has the ability to attack and rush the quarterback on passing downs. He's naturally strong both in the upper body and in his legs, allowing him to drive opposing linemen backwards on a down by down basis. with ease. He's someone who demands a double-team, and if he's not, he's ging to clog running lanes in the middle of the trenches. He was very productive last season for the Cadets, making 78 tackles, 10 TFLs, 8 sacks and 12 more QB hurries. He shows a great motor, loves to compete, and knows how to make a big tackle. He's currently ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 107 prospect in the state for the 2026 class and has a chance to breakout as one of the area's top prospects with a big season this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681157' first='Alvin' last='Green'] - Clinch County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big, physical defensive lineman who can wreck an offensive gameplan from the middle of the trenches, Green is an active defender who can stop the run, make plays in the backfield, and bat passes down at the line of scrimmage. At 6-foot2 270-pounds, he's still a big defender, but he's not a giant. He's still big enough to win plenty of on-on-one blocks in the line of scrimmage. He plays with good leverage and consistently snuck his way into the backfield. He's coming off an impressive season, and that's why he's ranked as the No. 112 overall prospect in the 2026 class. He's one of the best returning interior defensive linemen in South Georgia for the 2026 class and could be bound for a massive junior season in 2024. If it's a breakout season, and he continues adding good weight, Green could see his recruitment really pick up later this year and into next winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1090795' first='Rinaldo' last='Callaway'] III - Southwest</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big-time defender who absolutely earned his latest Prep Redzone ranking, this Middle Georgia defensive lineman from Macon is a disruptive playmaker who lived in the backfield last season as a sophomore. He brings an excellent, promising frame at 6-foot-3 215-pounds and will only get bigger and stronger over time. He was an active, and sometimes dominant defender last year who held his own physically while bringing impressive quickness and explosiveness off the snap. He has the size and potential that should give him multiple opportunities somewhere to play at the next level. As a sophomore last year, this stout defender had an eye-opening season where he made 78 tackles, 23 TFLs, 13 sacks, and two forced fumbles. He's one of the top pass-rushers in the area due to his length, quickness,s strength, and overall athleticism. He's ranked as the No. 145 overall prospect in the state for the 2026 class, and his ranking should only increase over time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->