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Which 2026 DL Are Making Their Debut To The Rankings Update?!

Which 2026 DL Are Making Their Debut To The Rankings Update?!
Robert Davis
Robert Davis June 28, 2024 @ 10:53 AM
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Ezra Batjargal
Ezra Batjargal 6'1" | 225 lbs | DL | 2026
CO
Griffin Kratochvil
Griffin Kratochvil 6'2" | 230 lbs | TE/DL | 2026
CO
Will Monroe
Will Monroe 6'3" | 215 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2026
CO
Kannon Smith
Kannon Smith 6'5" | 280 lbs | DL/OL | 2026
CO
Tripp Skewes
Tripp Skewes 6'7" | 275 lbs | DL | 2026
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we will be looking at some players that have been turning some heads and who are making their debut to the rankings. These are the players that you will need to add to the radar moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306377"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667edc73ad63e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a two-way player that is a beast on both sides of the football that has already been grabbing attention of power 5 schools. On defense he has a knack for making plays behind the line of scrimmage. He has the ability to overpower his opponent with a bull rush or he can get extension and rip through. On offense he is able to use his strength to overpower his opponent and put them on their back. He has the quickness to pull and lead the way to the second level. He is able to create big running lanes for his backs. He will continue to be a player to know moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297850"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667edc73ad69b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skewes was a DL that led the state in sacks this past season and has some quickness at his size. He is good at being able to adapt and change up using speed or strength to beat his opponents. He is able to get separation and rip through, when opponents send double teams he is able to split the double and get into the backfield. He will be a top defender in 2A again this season and will be looking to build on his success from last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313595"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667edc73ad730"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I feel that Kratochvil will be a stock watch player to know and should be ready for a big season. He has some good moves being able to keep the opponent guessing. He has a good burst of speed off the line and can bend around the edge to get to the QB finishing with 5.5 sacks. He has a motor and rallies to the football, cleaning up the play from behind. I believe if he gets the chance to pin his ears back more he will be able to increase his sack total and flirt with a double digit sack season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311258"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667edc73ad779"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Monroe is an edge rusher that plays the game with speed and aggression. He has a quick first step that helps him get on top of his opponent quickly and he has the strength to take on the bigger lineman or can beat them with speed. He is a good open field tackler and has a knack for making plays in the backfield. He will be a stock watch player to know and should grab a lot of attention this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313694"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667edc73ad7ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Batjargal is a two-way player that has some quickness on both sides of the ball. On defense he is able to use his quick first step to create chaos early and then use his strength to make a play in the backfield. He can get pressure on the QB and bring him down when he gets hands on. When he gets going he is a player that demands attention and who the offense has to send multiple guys at. He is an under the radar guy that you need to know moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Today we will be looking at some players that have been turning some heads and who are making their debut to the rankings. These are the players that you will need to add to the radar moving forward.

USC
Kannon Smith

Kannon Smith

CO
DL/OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 280
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2026
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Kannon
Smith DL/OL
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
280
HS
Valor Christian
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Which 2026 DL Are Making Their Debut To The Rankings Update?!
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USC
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Kannon Smith

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State: Colorado
School: Valor Christian
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Vanderbilt
Tripp Skewes

Tripp Skewes

CO
DL
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 275
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Tripp
Skewes DL
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
Weight
275
HS
Kent Denver
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CO
Which 2026 DL Are Making Their Debut To The Rankings Update?!
Skewes was a DL that led the state in sacks this past season and has some quickness at...
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State: Colorado
School: Kent Denver
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Griffin Kratochvil

Griffin Kratochvil

CO
TE/DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 230
POS TE/DL
CLASS 2026
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Griffin
Kratochvil TE/DL
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
230
HS
Mead
|
CO
Which 2026 DL Are Making Their Debut To The Rankings Update?!
I feel that Kratochvil will be a stock watch player to know and should be ready for a...
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State: Colorado
School: Mead
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Will Monroe

Will Monroe

CO
EDGE/LB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 215
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2026
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Will
Monroe EDGE/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
215
HS
Columbine
|
CO
Which 2026 DL Are Making Their Debut To The Rankings Update?!
Monroe is an edge rusher that plays the game with speed and aggression. He has a quick first...
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School: Columbine
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Ezra Batjargal

Ezra Batjargal

CO
DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Ezra
Batjargal DL
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
225
HS
Wellington
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CO
Which 2026 DL Are Making Their Debut To The Rankings Update?!
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School: Wellington
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