March Rankings Update: 2025 Defensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have officially released another rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2025. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 defensive lineman with some analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position in each class with other segments included.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2406","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66101e5c87432"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["221270"],"_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-1u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e255 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernArkadelphia defensive lineman u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eNykkisson Wimberlyu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e brings high football IQ with versatility on the defensive line. Wimberly is the 19th rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good athleticism with good lower body strength to drive the OL back into the backfield, making himself a perfect match for disrupting both the pass and running game. Demonstrates a great mixture of full body power and speed with hand strength with placement to beat the man in front. Good foot quickness and pad level to create that leverage while showcasing the ability to read and react off blocks.rnrnNote – 3.8 GPA / 4.97 40","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66101e5c882ae"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NykkissonW/status/1774240764018503859","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/NykkissonW/status/1774240764018503859 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["186548"],"_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 tu003cliu003e300 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernLittle Rock Parkview defensive lineman u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eLandon Canadyu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e brings a mixture of raw strength, speed and athleticism. Canady is the 32nd rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good hand techniques with the ability to bull rush or spin around his blocker. Good hand timing, hand placement and strength to win at the point of attack while disrupting the play in the backfield vs both running and passing downs. His upper and lower body power with active feet makes him a force in the trenches.rnrnNote – 3.2 GPArnrnu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/LandonCanady1/status/1752782629915525198u0022u003eLandon Canady 2025 on X: u0022#AGTG After a great conversation with @NathanBrownUCA I am blessed to receive an offer from The University Of Central Arkansas @smanellums @BobbyBolding @ParkviewLr @UCA_Football https://t.co/jhSQQ278Adu0022 / X (twitter.com)u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66101e5c8836e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["221307"],"_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-1u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e280 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernPine Bluff defensive lineman u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eDanny Johnsonu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e brings explosion off the line of scrimmage with good pad, immediately getting into the backfield and disrupting the play. Johnson is the 61st rated overall player and 3rd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good footwork with hand timing, hand placement to create inside leverage while creating a push with his active feet. Demonstrates the ability to be a 2-gap plug, forcing the running back out of rhythm. A true pass disruptor, wreaking havoc on the quarterback and the play due to his quickness of the LOS and ability to drive the OL back into the pocket.rnrnNote – 3.7 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66101e5c88416"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DannyJo55/status/1727514628031218078","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/DannyJo55/status/1727514628031218078 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["392306"],"_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-3u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e290 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernFort Smith Northside defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='392306' first='Taylor' last='Webster'] brings impressive upper and lower body power to the position. Webster is the 67th rated overall player and 4th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays very good hand technique, utilizing good hand timing, placement and strength to read, react and then shed his block quickly to get into the backfield. Strong initial punch with good pad level and acceleration off the snap to throw off the OL and beat them inside. He's a force vs both the running and passing game as he showcases active feet to drive his opposition back into the pocket.rnrnNote -Multi Position Athlete","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66101e5c884b2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17972271/6549c19f96761b10889ce255' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66101e5c885c7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["535123"],"_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 tu003cliu003e270 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernOsceola defensive lineman u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eHarris Manningu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e brings versatility and athleticism to be positioned at the 0 - 4 tech. Manning is the 88th rated overall player and 5th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He is an agile big man that showcases a repertoire of moves with an impressive bull rush and lateral agility. Displays good hand placement with a strong lower body and core strength to gain control of the opposition, allowing himself to read, react and rip to make a play in the backfield.rnrn'23 Stats: 53 tackles (36 solo) 18 TFL's, 12 pressures, 2.5 sacks and 3 FF.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66101e5c8866f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HarrisManning51/status/1755285952346362318","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/HarrisManning51/status/1755285952346362318 </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE LINEMAN IN THE CLASS OF 2025:</strong></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='252561' first='Keon' last='Stallings'] (Nettleton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->