PRZIA ’25 Rankings Update | DL Prospect Profiles (Top 7)
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Another rankings update is in the books, and man, was it a BIG ONE!! The Class of 2025 rankings saw a much-needed update as we jumped from 95 ranked players to over 300 prospects in this release. Rob and I searched far and wide across the great state of Iowa to find the top incoming seniors who we believe hold the talent to make a name at the collegiate level.
As we did with the PRZIA 2026 update, we are bringing back the “Prospect Profiles” series. These Prospect Profiles will introduce (or re-introduce) you to the top 7 prospects at each position, including a quick overview of the player that covers film breakdown, offers, and more.
Next up to the plate are the big dawgs in the trenches, defensive linemen! The Iowa 2025 defensive linemen group is already stacking up to be a strong group with several prospects already receiving D1 recognition. The headliner of the DL group is Iowa State commit Jack Limbaugh Jack Limbaugh 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL Algona | 2025 State IA who has been terrorizing opposing offenses for the past few seasons. Urbandale’s Axel Ramazani Axel Ramazani 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Urbandale | 2025 State IA , Johnston’s Micah Cook Micah Cook 6'6" | 235 lbs | DL Johnston | 2025 State IA , Clear Creek Amana’s Brody Clubb Brody Clubb 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL Clear Creek-Amana | 2025 State IA , Sioux City East’s Manasse Kasongo Manasse Kasongo 6'7" | 220 lbs | DL Sioux City East | 2025 State IA , Mount Vernon’s Ethan Wood Ethan Wood 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Mount Vernon | 2025 State IA , and Winfield-Mount Union’s Cooper Buffington Cooper Buffington 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Winfield Mt. Union | 2025 State IA round out the Top 7 DL prospects in this round of updates.
Check out the full Class of 2025 Rankings HERE.
Jack Limbaugh Jack Limbaugh 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL Algona | 2025 State IA | Algona | DL: 1 | Overall: 6
– Height: 6’4”
– Weight: 225 lbs
– Commitment: Iowa State
– Testing Numbers: 4.68 40-yard dash, 4.35 shuttle drill, and a 36” vertical jump.
– Notable PRs: 355-lb bench press, 275-lb clean, and 450-lb squat.
– Stats: 33 tackles, 4 TFLs, 3 sacks, 6 receptions, 101 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.
– Twitter: @Limbaugh_Jack
– Strengths: pass rushing, versatility (TE Upside), explosiveness, strength, pursuit, violent hitter, active hands, strong leg drive, good use of leverage, play recognition, and powerful base.
Axel Ramazani Axel Ramazani 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Urbandale | 2025 State IA | Urbandale | DL: 2 | Overall: 10
– Height: 6’3”
– Weight: 220 lbs
– Offers: Cincinnati, North Dakota, Washington State, Western Illinois, Illinois State, Wyoming, Northern Iowa, and North Dakota State.
– Stats: 57 tackles, 21 TFLs, and 8 sacks.
– Twitter: @Axel_Ramazani7
– Strengths: Explosiveness, fast first step, speed, edge rushing, smart pass rusher, pursuit, bend, quick hands, athleticism, works through blocks, good leverage, and physical.
Micah Cook Micah Cook 6'6" | 235 lbs | DL Johnston | 2025 State IA | Johnston | DL: 3 | Overall: 11
– Height: 6’6”
– Weight: 235 lbs
– Commitment: Northern Illinois
– Stats: 21 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, and a pick-six.
– Twitter: @MicahCo84009359
– Strengths: Size, length, explosiveness, explodes through hips, athleticism, great pursuit, good awareness, play recognition, excellent motor, and uses arms to disrupt passing lanes.
Brody Clubb Brody Clubb 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL Clear Creek-Amana | 2025 State IA | Clear Creek Amana | DL: 4 | Overall: 14
– Height: 6’3”
– Weight: 245 lbs
– Commitment: North Dakota State
– Testing Numbers: 4.83 40-yard dash
– Notable PRs: 345 lb deadlift
– Stats: 16 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks.
– Twitter: @BrodyClubb
– Strengths: Defensive versatility (Plays DT, DE, and EDGE), powerful, strong lower body, explosive hands, footwork, agility, excellent pursuit, great leverage, wins inside hands, and OL upside.
Manasse Kasongo Manasse Kasongo 6'7" | 220 lbs | DL Sioux City East | 2025 State IA | Sioux City East | DL
– Height: 6’7”
– Weight: 220 lbs
– Offers: Northern Iowa and Nebraska
– Testing Numbers: 4.65 40-yard dash and 33” vertical jump.
– Notable PRs: 225 lb bench press, 330 lb squat, and 405 lb deadlift.
– Stats: 16 tackles, 5 TFLs, and a sack.
– Twitter: @MKHoopa
– Strengths: Size, lengthy (7’2” wingspan), athleticism, pursuit, ball tracking, speed, agility, separation from blocks, versatility (TE upside), and raw talent.
Ethan Wood Ethan Wood 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Mount Vernon | 2025 State IA | Mount Vernon | DL: 6 | Overall: 18
– Height: 6’4”
– Weight: 230 lbs
– Offers: Boise State
– Testing Numbers: 4.65 40-yard dash
– Stats: 36 tackles, 17 TFLs, 24 receptions, 347 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns.
– Twitter: @EthanWood0707
– Strengths: Versatility (Major TE potential), athleticism, burst, active hands, agility, pursuit, explosiveness, route-running, great hands, strong EDGE presence, and disengaging from blocks.
Cooper Buffington Cooper Buffington 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Winfield Mt. Union | 2025 State IA | Winfield-Mt. Union| DL: 7 | Overall: 21
– Height: 6’3”
– Weight: 245 lbs
– Offers: Sioux Falls and South Dakota.
– Stats: 44 tackles, 19 TFLs, and a forced fumble.
– Twitter: @CooperBuff52
– Strengths: Quick first step, aggressive, active/violent hands, great leg drive, disengaging from blocks, pursuit, violent tackler, great edge presence, and non-stop motor.
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