2025 Rankings: Defensive Lineman Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have broken down over 600+ prospect tapes from their junior seasons over the last several months.&nbsp; With that a new Prep Redzone Illinois Rankings has been released!&nbsp; Here is a look at a few of the prospects that made significant moves up the rankings in <strong>2025 Rankings: Defensive Lineman Stock Risers</strong>!<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1291993' first='Jake' last='Stanish'] (Naperville Central – 6'4” 230)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #29</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stanish has a ton of impressive tools starting with his size at 6'4" 230 pounds.&nbsp; Physical at the point of attack and has a burst off the line of scrimmage. Can line up as a defensive tackle in a three technique or be a five technique as an end. Makes impactful and game changing plays. Bends the edge to the quarterback and has relentless pursuit.&nbsp; Wraps up well against backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537211' first='Aariz' last='Taylor'] (Kenwood – 6'3” 221)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor stands at 6'3” 221 pounds and was one of the premier pass rushers we saw at the Boom Camp this spring.&nbsp; Long and athletic frame with good strength.&nbsp; Explosive edge rusher that has such easy acceleration getting up field.&nbsp; Won off the snap over and over against tackles all day long. The explosive edge rusher also has the strength to use his bull rush as well which he showcased.&nbsp; Can also slide down and play some three technique when needed.&nbsp; Power 4 guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060088' first='Jack' last='Burzynski'] (Barrington – 6'4” 220)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burzynski impressed me as he is such a powerful and athletic defensive end.&nbsp; Runs extremely well and hits with power.&nbsp; Bull rush off the edge was unstoppable as he pushed the tackle into the QB over and over again.&nbsp; Burst off the line and chases the back down with his closing speed.&nbsp; Good instincts and sheds off blocks in both the pass and run with his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292066' first='Achillies' last='Anderson'] (Marist – 6'4” 230)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #53</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is a 6'4" 230 pound defensive end that is a prospect who we have covered as a basketball player for years.&nbsp; He is trending toward being a better football prospect at the next level.&nbsp; Long arms and great frame.&nbsp; Physically he totally looks the part.&nbsp; Uses his hands well and has good instincts.&nbsp; Strong bull rush and spin move work well off each other in his pass rush repertoire.&nbsp; Coming on strong late in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='325422' first='Devin' last='Habermehl'] (Collinsville – 6'2” 220)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #102<br>Current Ranking: #54</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This metro east defensive end jumped off the film with his relentless motor and pursuit of the ball both against the pass and run.&nbsp; Finds the QB and chased him down even when outside of the pocket. Runs very well for a defensive lineman while also showing his power game on the bull rush.&nbsp; Hits with a physicality and mean streak.&nbsp; Holds up at the point of attack vs the run and lived in the backfield making a ton of tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831103' first='Charlie' last='Stec'] (Brother Rice – 6'2” 220)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #109<br>Current Ranking: #71</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This defensive end has a good frame and long arms.&nbsp; Sheds blocks well vs the run and pursues in space with his closing speed.&nbsp; Shows flashes using his hands as a pass rusher getting up the field to the QB fighting through doubles.&nbsp; Potential to be a complete defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292091' first='Reginald' last='Milligan'] (Plainfield East – 6'0” 210)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #73</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Milligan can flat out run!&nbsp; The 6'0" 210 pound defensive end might end up being an outside linebacker at the next level with how well he runs.&nbsp; Bends the edge getting after the quarterback and makes plays both against the pass and run.&nbsp; His closing speed and ability to tackle is very impressive.&nbsp; Strong hands and uses them to shed blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->