'25 Breakout Defensive Linemen: Pt.2

Ahead of the 2025 rankings release, there are several defensive line prospects who could still raise their stock. This list of breakout defensive linemen consists of five lower-ranked lineman who could explode into being D2 college prospects.    I've seen Craig several times this offseason, and he's always done surprisingly well. Although he's not the most gifted or athletic defensive lineman, he knows how to rush the passer. Right off the bat, Craig impresses with a good getoff. Further, he sports good hands and can easily quickly win with a good club move. Craig currently has a few NAIA offers, and he could very easily grow into a top-tier D3 prospect if he performs as well as I think he could next season.     I'm not entirely sure what to make of Orion. If I know one thing, it's that his ceiling is very high. Orion's Junior season film impressed me, as he displayed great effort and IQ. Motor and smarts go a long way when playing on the defensive line, and on top of his height/weight, the sky's the limit. Orion is currently unproven when it comes to pass rush, and he needs to improve his physicality in order to play at the next level. I could easily see Orion being a great role player this season, but I could also see him breaking out into an all-region player.     Last fall, [player_tooltip player_id='247650' first='Robert' last='Mills'] was able to make plays against some of the best offensive lines in Michigan. The thing is, his stamina seemed to run out quickly. Plus he didn't have the athleticism to do much other than plug the inside run. At his best, Robert can hold his ground and use some power to shed a block and make a tackle for a minimal gain. Even when he's tired, Robert serves as a good role player. Robert won't be ranked very high during the next update but I would not be surprised if he comes out swinging this Fall. If he can live up to his potential, Robert could be a Division 2 prospect.     Although I haven't watched Ja'Mari very closely in person, his film makes me optimistic. He has the size and strength to be a dominant interior defensive lineman, but currently lacks the stamina, athleticism, and skill to make the most of his good traits. There are plenty of solid plays on Ja'Mari's highlight tape, though I fear he tires quickly. Fundamentally, Ja'Mari needs to learn a couple good rush moves. Using his power, he could find a lot of success stopping the run and rushing the passer. He just has to earn it.     Cameron has earned a jump from the Watch List to the Rankings. On July 1, he will be ranked, and I strongly believe he could be an end-season stock riser. He's a mix between [player_tooltip player_id='247650' first='Robert' last='Mills'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1290877' first='Ja'Mari' last='Taylor']. Like Robert, Cameron has moments where he fires off the ball well and meets a ball carrier in the backfield. Like Ja'Mari, he has the strength to outmuscle just about every lineman he'll face. Similar to both of them, Cameron tends to slow down as the game rolls on. With a bit more athleticism and conditioning, Cameron could be a game-wrecker in the OAA Gold.

Ahead of the 2025 rankings release, there are several defensive line prospects who could still raise their stock. This list of breakout defensive linemen consists of five lower-ranked lineman who could explode into being D2 college prospects.