20 Defensive Lineman to Watch in 2024

<p>The 2024 season in the Natural State is just weeks away, with Week Zero set to commence on August 25th. There are hundreds of talented prospects in the class of 2025 and beyond who have the potential to play at the next level, including FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO. Prep Redzone conducts thorough research and evaluation to uncover under-the-radar athletes poised to leave their mark on the upcoming season. Here are 20 defensive lineman prospects for coaches and recruiters to add to the recruiting board.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1322338' first='Marlon' last='Liddell'] showcases good lower body strength with a sideline-to-sideline motor. Liddell displays explosion off the line of scrimmage with good burst, hand placement, pad level, and hand strength to lift the OL and drive them back into the pocket, creating pressure or shedding the block. His active feet and lower body power are key for dominating the interior. He can move around between the 1-3 tech, penetrating gaps with his quickness. Liddell is someone to watch in 2024.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MarlonLiddell/status/1799538965088792615 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1293370' first='Kayden' last='Allen'] is a two-gap penetrate due to his power and strength in the interior. Allen displays good lower body strength and power with good UOH to shed blocks and penetrate the play in the backfield or drive back the OL to create pressure in the pocket. He is a true run-stopper who can generate pressure consistently. </p>   <p><em>Offer List: Lyon</em></p>   <p>Note - 4.1 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KaydenA76/status/1786198518752743846 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1381983' first='Asher' last='Worsham'] explodes off the line of scrimmage with good pad level and hand placement, using his length to quickly engage and shed blocks to make a play in the backfield or at the LOS. Displays a good sideline-to-sideline motor, allowing himself to chase down ball carriers from behind. </p>   <p>Note - 5.4 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AsherWorsh50/status/1822443981583646758 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1267393' first='Monterius' last='Jones'] displays good foot quickness and acceleration off the snap with good hand placement, pad level and lower body power to drive back the OL into the backfield, making a play or creating pressure. Impressive lateral agility with good foot speed to wrap and stunt, forcing pressure on the QB and OL. Showcases physicality and power vs both the run and passing game. Can dominate as a bull rusher or run stopper consistently. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.2 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BigBabyMJ99/status/1810905238162784530 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1343585' first='Antwone' last='Miller'] brings power, strength, and quickness to the interior. Miller displays good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage, consistently making plays in the backfield or at the line of scrimmage. His agility and athleticism enable him to shed blocks effectively and disrupt plays. Additionally, his good use of hands helps him control and quickly disengage from blockers, coupled with his ability to read and react when engaged with the offensive line. He is able to put pressure into the pocket and finish the rep. </p>   <p><em>Offer List: Arkansas-Pine Bluff</em></p>   <p>Note - Multi Sport Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AntwoneMiller8/status/1799868115808907628 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1381995' first='Dominic' last='Roy'] poses good length and solid athletic ability outside on the EDGE. Roy displays solid quickness off the snap, allowing him to speed rush or speed-to-power vs the pass, putting pressure into the pocket. Showcases the ability to use his hands with good hand placement and moves to shed blocks and make a play in the backfield. </p>   <p>Note - 3.4 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DominicG70 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1381999' first='Myles' last='Dukes'] is a true gap penetrator with his size, physicality and power. Dukes displays solid quickness off the snap with good pad level, hand placement, and hand strength to disengage off blocks and make a play in the backfield or at the LOS.</p>   <p>Note - 5.0 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Myles_dukes06/status/1781504463171191150 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Last year was [player_tooltip player_id='1382001' first='Tayshon' last='Lowery']'s first season playing football, and he impressed. He's a solid athlete who's quick off the snap and has solid burst, hand placement, pad level, and hand strength to create leverage and shed blocks. His quickness and length are effective and showcase a solid motor.</p>   <p>Note - 5.0 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TayshonLowery/status/1797074027669770457 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='319362' first='Kaleb' last='Doucette'] showcases good power, athleticism, and quickness on the EDGE. Doucette explodes off the snap with good bend and foot quickness to win 1v1 against the OT. His bend and quickness enable him to speed around the edge, putting pressure in the pocket. He can bull rush with good lower body strength, hand placement, and pad level to create leverage with his length. Good pursuit ability due to his sideline-to-sideline motor. Good open field tackling with awareness off the edge and demonstrates the ability to contain.</p>   <p><em>Offer List: Arkansas Baptist</em></p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.6 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/kaleb_doucette1/status/1791617181819494663 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1382008' first='Josiah' last='Crosby'] is a versatile defensive lineman who can play from the 0-4 technique. He displays good quickness off the snap, with good pad level, hand placement, timing, and strength, along with good lower body power to create leverage and drive back the offensive line to create pressure. He can also shed the block quickly and make a play in the backfield or at the line of scrimmage. He's able to bull rush, creating sacks or TFLs consistently.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JosiahCrosby57/status/1701177137850401245 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1389774' first='Desmond' last='Golden'] is a true run mauler who can put pressure into the pocket. Golden poses D1 size with room to grow. He displays solid quickness off the snap with solid pad level, hand placement, and lower body strength to drive the OL into the pocket to create pressure or disengage blocks and make a play at the LOS. He also plays on the offensive line as well. He is someone to watch in 2024. </p>   <p>Note - 3.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DesGoldenChild </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1035451' first='Emmanuel' last='Hudson'] showcases impressive strength and power on every rep, along with good quickness. Hudson displays explosion off the line of scrimmage with good use of hands and can quickly transition to his rip move and generate pressure in the backfield. His pad level and power enable him to execute an effective bull rush. He's quick and has good use of hands to make a play at the LOS or in the backfield. </p>   <p>Note - All-State</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/emmanuel_C2026/status/1820237408417530093 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Malachi McDonald is a versatile prospect who can position from the 0-4 tech. McDonald possesses good lower body strength and power, establishing himself as a formidable presence in the interior. He displays good acceleration and explosion off the line of scrimmage, creating leverage with good hand placement to overpower his opponents or shed blocks quickly, generating pressure in the pocket and backfield. His footwork and timing with his hands are consistently effective, causing disruption in the backfield against both running and passing downs. He has a good pad level as he can win bull rushes consistently, putting pressure into the pocket and delivering strong punches to disrupt the rhythm of blockers. I expect his recruitment to start up this fall. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MalachiMCDO07/status/1792719353416401350 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='611406' first='Thailyn' last='Cox'] is quick and explosive off the edge and showcases a relentless motor, playing sideline-to-sideline. Cox displays the ability to contain the edge and the ability to chase down the ball carrier from behind with good foot speed. Off the snap, he uses good hand placement and timing to engage with the OL to shed the block or pressure the pocket by driving with good lower body strength and active feet. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.3 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ThailynC3/status/1821768667207491622 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1220869' first='Julius' last='Stribling'] showcases power, explosiveness, and athleticism off the line of scrimmage. Stribling displays good hand placement and timing to create leverage and beat his man inside or off the EDGE. Solid foot speed to speed rush the edge, putting pressure on the quarterback. His versatility allows him to drop back in coverage, making a play in space or getting his hands up and forcing a PBU. Good football IQ with good open-field tackling and awareness. 4-3/3-4 prospect. </p>   <p>Note - 2.7 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/iam_jstribling/status/1816666160546418895 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1333877' first='Sid' last='Scott'] brings explosion off the line of scrimmage along with power, good use of hands, and pad level to create leverage quickly. Off the leverage, he can read and shed to make a play vs the running game, drive the OL back, make a play in the backfield, or put pressure into the pocket. A sideline-to-sideline motor that can chase down ball carriers. </p>   <p><em>Offer List: Southern Arkansas</em></p>   <p>Note – Multi Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SidScott2025/status/1812619080974618954 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1321433' first='Parker' last='Chunn'] is quick off the line of scrimmage with good pad level and hand placement, using his length to quickly engage and shed blocks to make a play in the backfield or at the LOS. Displays a solid sideline-to-sideline motor, allowing himself to chase down ball carriers from behind. Chunn is someone to watch in 2024. </p>   <p><em>Offer List: Hendrix</em></p>   <p>Note – 3.6 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ParkerChunn/status/1806739975142027561 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1296028' first='Braeden' last='Winningham'] is a powerful defensive lineman with good foot quickness off the snap. Winningham knows how to beat his man, using his quickness, good use of hands, and awareness to shed blocks and make a play in the backfield or read and react. His power and lower body strength allow him to win 1v1 consistently. </p>   <p><em>Offer List: Hendrix & Vermillion Community College</em></p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.7 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/braewinn21/status/1820148296268058753 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1134117' first='Noah' last='Wendel'] is a rising prospect and someone to watch in 2024. Wendel displays good foot quickness and reaction off the line of scrimmage. Off the snap, he creates leverage by engaging with good hand placement and timing, along with the lower body strength to either drive back the OL or shed blocks, putting himself in the backfield. His athleticism and strength are intriguing outside on the edge, showcasing good bend, lateral agility, awareness, and power. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/wendel_noah/status/1822062257326473443 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1392590' first='Konner' last='Forte'] showcases good power and quickness off the line of scrimmage, becoming a factor in both the running and passing game. Maumelle is already loaded with talent, and he adds to that. Forte is a gap penetrator with his size, physicality and power. He displays solid quickness off the snap with solid pad level, hand placement, and hand strength to disengage off blocks and make a play in the backfield or at the LOS.</p>   <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/53_Forte/status/1786532553584709822 </div></figure>    <p></p>

The 2024 season in the Natural State is just weeks away, with Week Zero set to commence on August 25th. There are hundreds of talented prospects in the class of 2025 and beyond who have the potential to play at the next level, including FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO. Prep Redzone conducts thorough research and evaluation to uncover under-the-radar athletes poised to leave their mark on the upcoming season. Here are 20 defensive lineman prospects for coaches and recruiters to add to the recruiting board.