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2026 Defensive Lineman Flying Under the Radar

2026 Defensive Lineman Flying Under the Radar
Ryder McConville
Ryder McConville
August 17, 2024 @ 01:00 PM
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Caleb Woods
Caleb Woods 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL | 2026
TN
Melvin Boone III
Melvin Boone III 6'0" | 250 lbs | DL/RB | 2026
TN
Andrew Hogan
Andrew Hogan 6'2" | 275 lbs | OL/DL | 2026
TN
Harrison Smith
Harrison Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL/TE | 2026
TN
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Caleb Woods

Caleb Woods

TN
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 250
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Caleb
Woods DL
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2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
250
HS
Riverdale
|
TN
2026 Defensive Lineman Flying Under the Radar
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Harrison Smith

Harrison Smith

TN
DL/TE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL/TE
CLASS 2026
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Harrison
Smith DL/TE
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
225
HS
Sequatchie County
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TN
2026 Defensive Lineman Flying Under the Radar
Harrison Smith is a well-rounded defensive end prospect that can set the edge and rush the passer. Good...
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Melvin Boone III

Melvin Boone III

TN
DL/RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 250
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CLASS 2026
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Melvin
Boone III DL/RB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
250
HS
Rockvale
|
TN
2026 Defensive Lineman Flying Under the Radar
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Andrew Hogan

Andrew Hogan

TN
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 275
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CLASS 2026
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Andrew
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Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
275
HS
Ensworth
|
TN
2026 Defensive Lineman Flying Under the Radar
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