PRZIA 2026 Rankings Update | DL Prospect Profiles (Top 10)
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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.
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.
The first group on our list is the defensive lineman which looks like a menacing group, led by the Beaver brothers (Mason & Isaac) out of Dowling Catholic. Check out the breakdown of the top 10 DL prospects listed for the 2026 class.
Check out the full Class of 2026 rankings list HERE.
Mason Beaver Mason Beaver 6'2" | 245 lbs | DL Dowling Catholic | 2026 State IA | Dowling Catholic | DL: 1 | Overall: 5
– Height: 6’2″
– Weight: 245 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 4.73 40-yard dash and 34″ vertical jump.
– Notable PRs: 315-lb bench press,
– Stats: 12.5 tackles, a TFL, and a fumble recovery.
– Twitter: @MasonBeaver216
– Strengths: Speed, power, explosiveness, EDGE rush upside, physicality, quick first step, violent hands, intense motor, and versatility (DE, DT, and EDGE).
Isaac Beaver Isaac Beaver 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Dowling Catholic | 2026 State IA | Dowling Catholic | DL: 2 | Overall: 7
– Height: 6’2″
– Weight: 250 lbs
– Stats: 20 tackles, 7 TFLs, and 3 sacks.
– Twitter: @IsaacBeaver3
– Strengths: Explosiveness, power, bend, pass-rushing, physicality, speed, quick first step, quick trigger with hands, intense motor, and versatility (DE or DT).
Chase Cline Chase Cline 5'10" | 255 lbs | DL Carlisle | 2026 State IA | Carlisle | DL: 3 | Overall: 24
– Height: 5’10”
– Weight: 255 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 5.56 40-yard dash, 21.5″ vertical jump
– Notable PRs: 325-lb bench press, 375-lb squat, 415-lb deadlift.
– Stats: 16 tackles and 1.5 TFLs.
– Twitter: @CCline79
– Strengths: Interior run stopping, good use of natural leverage, strength, strong base, powerful leg drive, pursuit, effective/powerful hands, block-shedding.
Evan Smith Evan Smith 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL Cedar Rapids Jefferson | 2026 State IA | Cedar Rapids Jefferson | DL: 4 | Overall: 27
– Height: 6’4″
– Weight: 260 lbs
– Notable PRs: 225-lb bench press, 375-lb squat, 225-lb clean
– Stats: 5.5 tackles and 2 TFLs.
– Twitter: @EvanSmith1007
– Strengths: Size, strength, quickness, versatility (plays at OLB/EDGE), non-stop motor, physicality, edge setter, power-rushing.
Gabe Ries Gabe Ries 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL Mason City | 2026 State IA | Mason City | DL: 5 | Overall: 31
– Height: 6’3″
– Weight: 240 lbs
– Stats: 28 tackles, 6 TFLs, a sack, and a fumble recovery.
– Twitter: @GabeRies27
– Strengths: Power, secure tackling, block-shedding, run-stopping, tracks and flows to ball really well, aggressive, physical at point of attack, and upside at OL.
Colin Whitters Colin Whitters 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL Iowa City West | 2026 State IA | Iowa City West | DL: 6 | Overall: 39 (Summer Riser Watch)
– Height: 6’4″
– Weight:285 lbs
– Testing Numbers:
– Notable PRs:
– Stats: 20 tackles, 4 TFLs, and a fumble recovery.
– Twitter: @ColinWhitters40
– Strengths: Size, pursuit, secure tackling, active hands, strength, high-motor, block-shedding, explosiveness, and quickness.
Nash Targgart Nash Targgart 6'0" | 235 lbs | DL Ankeny Centennial | 2026 State IA | Ankeny Centennial | DL: 7 | Overall: 47
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 235 lbs
– Stats: 8.5 tackles and a TFL.
– Twitter: @NashTarggart
– Strengths: Strength, can beat double teams, pursuit, leverage, run stopper (especially in the interior DL), and non-stop motor.
Carson Grier Carson Grier 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Williamsburg | 2026 State IA | Williamsburg | DL: 8 | Overall: 49
– Height: 6’3″
– Weight: 235 lbs
– Stats: 7.5 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 3 sacks.
– Twitter: @Carson_Grier9
– Strengths: 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.
Peyton Brenner Peyton Brenner 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL North Scott | 2026 State IA | North Scott | DL: 9 | Overall: 57
– Height: 6’3″
– Weight: 265 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 5.3 40-yard dash
– Notable PRs: 12.65 100m dash
– Stats: 20.5 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks.
– Twitter: @ThePBrenner79
– Strengths: Size, lengthy frame, good hand placement, OL potential, use of leverage, can create separation at LOS.
Isaac Harrington Isaac Harrington 5'11" | 240 lbs | DL Nevada | 2026 State IA | Nevada | DL: 10 | Overall: 62
– Height: 5’11”
– Weight: 240 lbs
– Testing Numbers: 5.16 40-yard dash
– Notable PRs: 305-lb bench press, 475-lb squat, 235-lb clean, and 13.74 100m dash.
– Stats: 23.5 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2.5 sacks.
– Twitter: @IsaacHarringt20
– Strengths: Upside as an OL, strength, pursuit/motor, effective hand use, power rushing, block-shedding.
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