March Rankings Update: 2025 Defensive Lineman
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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…
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Continue ReadingWe 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.
Rank
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Player
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Height
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High School
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Commitment
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Weight
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1 |
6’1″
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Arkadelphia
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2 |
6’2″
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Little Rock Parkview
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3 |
6’1″
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Pine Bluff
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4 |
6’2″
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Fort Smith Northside
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5 |
5’10”
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Osceola
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6 |
6’3″
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Nettelton
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7 |
5’5″
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Gurdon
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8 |
6’2″
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Valley View
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9 |
5’9″
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Pulaski Academy
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10 |
6’3″
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Fayetteville
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11 |
6’1″
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Conway
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12 |
6’4″
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Van Buren
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13 |
6’0″
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Prescott
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14 |
6’1″
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Little Rock Christian
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15 |
6’1″
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Little Rock Parkview
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16 |
6’1″
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North Little Rock
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17 |
6’1″
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Stuttgart
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18 |
5’11”
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Fayetteville
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19 |
6’1″
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Arkansas
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20 |
6’2″
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Conway
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21 |
5’11”
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Strong
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22 |
Arkansas
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23 |
6’2″
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Harrison
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- 6-Foot-1
- 255 Pounds
- Defensive Line
- Class of 2025
Arkadelphia defensive lineman Nykkisson Wimberly 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.
Note – 3.8 GPA / 4.97 40
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- 6-Foot-2
- 300 Pounds
- Defensive Line
- Class of 2025
Little Rock Parkview defensive lineman Landon Canady 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.
Note – 3.2 GPA
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- 6-Foot-1
- 280 Pounds
- Defensive Line
- Class of 2025
Pine Bluff defensive lineman Danny Johnson 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.
Note – 3.7 GPA
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- 6-Foot-3
- 290 Pounds
- Defensive Line
- Class of 2025
Fort Smith Northside defensive lineman Taylor Webster Taylor Webster 6’2″ | DL Fort Smith Northside | 2025 State AR 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.
Note -Multi Position Athlete
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- 5-Foot-10
- 270 Pounds
- Defensive Line
- Class of 2025
Osceola defensive lineman Harris Manning 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.
’23 Stats: 53 tackles (36 solo) 18 TFL’s, 12 pressures, 2.5 sacks and 3 FF.
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6. Keon Stallings Keon Stallings 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Nettelton | 2025 State AR (Nettleton)