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