PRZIA 2026 Rankings Update | DL Prospect Profiles (Top 10)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: OscarGalindo30 in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2026 is shaping up to be a great one in the state of Iowa with over 300 prospects with next-level talent already on the radars of the PRZ Iowa crew. The latest update saw our ranked prospect list grow from 30 to 195 sophomore standouts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To help breakdown the new names, we are rolling out our "Prospect Profiles" to give you a quick snapshot into each player. Each profile include the player's listed weight, height, testing numbers, notable PRs in track or the weight room, and stats from the 2023 season. We also highlight each players strengths with a list of that prospect's top attributes based off of their hudl film.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first group on our list is the defensive lineman which looks like a menacing group, led by the Beaver brothers (Mason &amp; Isaac) out of Dowling Catholic. Check out the breakdown of the top 10 DL prospects listed for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the full Class of 2026 rankings list <a href="https://prepredzone.com/iowa/rankings/2026-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='212328' first='Mason' last='Beaver'] | Dowling Catholic | DL: 1 | Overall: 5</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'2" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 245 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> 4.73 40-yard dash and 34" vertical jump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 315-lb bench press, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 12.5 tackles, a TFL, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/MasonBeaver216" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@MasonBeaver216</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19436412/Mason-Beaver" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths: </em>Speed, power, explosiveness, EDGE rush upside, physicality, quick first step, violent hands, intense motor, and versatility (DE, DT, and EDGE).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19436412/65bffca6a0181513d488ae62' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662091afc2714"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='212327' first='Isaac' last='Beaver'] | Dowling Catholic | DL: 2 | Overall: 7</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'2" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 250 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 20 tackles, 7 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/IsaacBeaver3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@IsaacBeaver3</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19121467/Isaac-Beaver" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths: </em>Explosiveness, power, bend, pass-rushing, physicality, speed, quick first step, quick trigger with hands, intense motor, and versatility (DE or DT).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19121467/65064fa332dcee045425e670' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662091afc2748"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='491822' first='Chase' last='Cline'] | Carlisle | DL: 3 | Overall: 24</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 5'10"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 255 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> 5.56 40-yard dash, 21.5" vertical jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 325-lb bench press, 375-lb squat, 415-lb deadlift.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 16 tackles and 1.5 TFLs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/CCline79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@CCline79</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18081212/Chase-Cline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths: </em>Interior run stopping, good use of natural leverage, strength, strong base, powerful leg drive, pursuit, effective/powerful hands, block-shedding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18081212/6508797219afb506f02d47f2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662091afc276c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1234330' first='Evan' last='Smith'] | Cedar Rapids Jefferson | DL: 4 | Overall: 27</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'4" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 260 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 225-lb bench press, 375-lb squat, 225-lb clean</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 5.5 tackles and 2 TFLs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/evansmith1007" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@EvanSmith1007</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19976100/Evan-Smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths: </em>Size, strength, quickness, versatility (plays at OLB/EDGE), non-stop motor, physicality, edge setter, power-rushing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19976100/65230bb08cd5af11d4ad983b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662091afc27a4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1241532' first='Gabe' last='Ries'] | Mason City | DL: 5 | Overall: 31</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'3"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 240 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 28 tackles, 6 TFLs, a sack, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/GabeRies27" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@GabeRies27</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17960000/Gabe-Ries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths: </em>Power, secure tackling, block-shedding, run-stopping, tracks and flows to ball really well, aggressive, physical at point of attack, and upside at OL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17960000/65b5cd0596816504b86d2fb9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662091afc27c7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1238174' first='Colin' last='Whitters'] | Iowa City West | DL: 6 | Overall: 39</em></strong> (Summer Riser Watch)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'4" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em>285 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 20 tackles, 4 TFLs, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/ColinWhitters40" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@ColinWhitters40</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17874064/Colin-Whitters" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths: </em>Size, pursuit, secure tackling, active hands, strength, high-motor, block-shedding, explosiveness, and quickness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17874064/655393a79a90f2077800c091' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662091afc27e8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1221965' first='Nash' last='Targgart'] | Ankeny Centennial | DL: 7 | Overall: 47</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'0"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 235 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 8.5 tackles and a TFL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/NashTarggart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@NashTarggart</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16703502/Nash-Targgart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths: </em>Strength, can beat double teams, pursuit, leverage, run stopper (especially in the interior DL), and non-stop motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16703502/6583861b2ab04504e8f6be51' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662091afc2809"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1241516' first='Carson' last='Grier'] | Williamsburg | DL: 8 | Overall: 49</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'3" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 235 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 7.5 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/Carson_Grier9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Carson_Grier9</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14954427/Carson-Grier" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths: </em>Violent hands, powerful leg drive, pursuit, secure tackler, OL upside, gets hands up to bat away passes, block-shedding, consistent pad level, good use of leverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14954427/652964ed4bb2a808609a26ad' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662091afc282a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1238170' first='Peyton' last='Brenner'] | North Scott | DL: 9 | Overall: 57</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 6'3" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 265 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> 5.3 40-yard dash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 12.65 100m dash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 20.5 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/ThePBrenner79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@ThePBrenner79</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17965546/Peyton-Brenner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths: </em>Size, lengthy frame, good hand placement, OL potential, use of leverage, can create separation at LOS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1242258' first='Isaac' last='Harrington'] | Nevada | DL: 10 | Overall: 62</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Height:</em> 5'11" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Weight:</em> 240 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Testing Numbers:</em> 5.16 40-yard dash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Notable PRs:</em> 305-lb bench press, 475-lb squat, 235-lb clean, and 13.74 100m dash.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Stats:</em> 23.5 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2.5 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/IsaacHarringt20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@IsaacHarringt20</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19439421/Isaac-Harrington" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl Profile</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <em>Strengths: </em>Upside as an OL, strength, pursuit/motor, effective hand use, power rushing, block-shedding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19439421/655cf7379a916b0dc48b47f2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' 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