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2027 Rankings Update: Defensive Linemen Breakdown

2027 Rankings Update: Defensive Linemen Breakdown
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards September 21, 2024 @ 10:38 AM
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LaMari’on Robinson
LaMari’on Robinson 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL | 2027
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Kai Cambron
Kai Cambron 6'4" | 340 lbs | DL | 2027
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Cayden Dye
Cayden Dye 5'10" | 255 lbs | DL | 2027
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Antwone Miller
Antwone Miller 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL | 2027
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Makel Ward
Makel Ward 6'0" | 280 lbs | DL | 2027
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Braylon Bennett
Braylon Bennett 6'1" | 260 lbs | DL | 2027
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Aaden Franklin
Aaden Franklin 6'4" | 280 lbs | DL | 2027
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Jarrett Hathcock
Jarrett Hathcock 6'1" | 205 lbs | DL | 2027
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Peyton Wooten
Peyton Wooten 6'0" | 235 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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David Summons
David Summons 6'4" | 250 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Jonathan Rainey
Jonathan Rainey 6'1" | 230 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Aiden Fecht
Aiden Fecht 6'2" | 250 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have officially released another rankings update in Arkansas for the class of 2027. In this article, we will showcase the 2027 defensive linemen with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive linemen, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2406","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ee369b55ef1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["711113"],"_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-66ee369b57125"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='711113' first='Jonathan' last='Rainey'] lands at number one on our board. Rainey showcases good initial quickness and power off the LOS. His good athletic ability enables him to disrupt backfield plays effectively. He can contain the edge, either redirecting the play inside or making a play in space in the backfield or at the LOS. Good length, combined with good upper and lower body strength and good hand placement, allowing him to control and disengage from blocks. He is a young prospect to watch throughout 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jonatha67128231/status/1827017892338286981","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jonatha67128231/status/1827017892338286981 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1300201"],"_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-66ee369b5717b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1343585' first='Antwone' last='Miller'] was one of the biggest risers this year and continues to rise up our board, landing at number two. He has an impressive mix of power, strength, and quickness within 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 athleticism and good UOH enable him to shed blocks effectively and disrupt plays consistently. Miller's 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. He is a prospect to watch throughout 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Arkansas-Pine Bluff</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AntwoneMiller8/status/1828947536209457152","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <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/1828947536209457152 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258056"],"_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-66ee369b571ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1258056' first='Makel' last='Ward'] is a prime example of an athlete due to his good mix of power, strength, and athleticism. Ward lands at number three on our board at the position. Good explosion off the line of scrimmage with good pad level, hand placement, and leg drive to either drive back the OL and generate pressure within the pocket or shed quickly and make a play at the LOS. High motor, a sideline-to-sideline prospect who is a force in the trenches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WardMakel/status/1835862485779238921","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WardMakel/status/1835862485779238921 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1199016"],"_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-66ee369b57233"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1199016' first='Aaden' last='Franklin'] is number six on our board. He has solid full-body power and strength and solid athletic ability. Franklin leverages his good lower body power to drive the offensive line and put pressure in the pocket. His good footwork and hand placement from the snap enable him to create leverage and disengage off blocks, allowing him to make plays on the ball at the LOS or in the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AadenFranklin","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AadenFranklin </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1324992"],"_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-66ee369b57275"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1324992' first='Cayden' last='Dye'] lands at number 20 on our board. He displays solid quickness off the line of scrimmage, demonstrating good use of hands to create leverage and quickly disengage from blocks, allowing him to make plays in the backfield. Dye showcases a solid upper and lower body strength to drive the offensive line back into the pocket, putting pressure on both the running and passing game. He is a prospect to watch throughout 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CaydenDye/status/1779552955819069448","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CaydenDye/status/1779552955819069448 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 WIDE RECEIVERS:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='1189634' first='Peyton' last='Wooten'] (Rogers Heritage)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id='540925' first='Aiden' last='Fecht'] (Bentonville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='1170430' first='David' last='Summons'] (Watson Chapel)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='1249496' first='Braylon' last='Bennett'] (Watson Chapel)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='1192187' first='Jarrett' last='Hathcock'] (Malvern)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='1340841' first='Kai' last='Cambron'] (Westside)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='1346037' first='LaMar'on' last='Robinson'] (Junction City) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

We have officially released another rankings update in Arkansas for the class of 2027. In this article, we will showcase the 2027 defensive linemen with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive linemen, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:

Jonathan Rainey

Jonathan Rainey

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EDGE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 230
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CLASS 2027
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2027 Rankings Update: Defensive Linemen Breakdown
Jonathan Rainey lands at number one on our board. Rainey showcases good initial quickness and power off the...
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Antwone Miller

Antwone Miller

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DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Antwone
Miller DL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
270
HS
Pine Bluff
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2027 Rankings Update: Defensive Linemen Breakdown
Antwone Miller was one of the biggest risers this year and continues to rise up our board, landing...
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School: Pine Bluff
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Makel Ward

Makel Ward

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DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 280
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CLASS 2027
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Makel
Ward DL
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
280
HS
Cross County
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2027 Rankings Update: Defensive Linemen Breakdown
Makel Ward is a prime example of an athlete due to his good mix of power, strength, and...
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School: Cross County
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Aaden Franklin

Aaden Franklin

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DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 280
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Aaden
Franklin DL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
280
HS
Monticello
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2027 Rankings Update: Defensive Linemen Breakdown
Aaden Franklin is number six on our board. He has solid full-body power and strength and solid athletic...
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Aaden Franklin

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School: Monticello
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Cayden Dye

Cayden Dye

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DL
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 255
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2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
255
HS
Fort Smith Northside
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2027 Rankings Update: Defensive Linemen Breakdown
Cayden Dye lands at number 20 on our board. He displays solid quickness off the line of scrimmage,...
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