PRZ Texas Rankings: Defensive Line Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The latest PRZ Texas Rankings for the 2025 class have dropped and we have seen some major movement of top prospects who have seen their stock rise. The defensive line in the class of 2025 has some of the top players in the state. For this article we take a look at several players who have seen their stock rise and who have been some of the hottest recruits in 2024. Stay tuned as we continue to breakdown the PRZ Texas 2025 Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1209558"],"_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-66e465c57b752"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blackwell has been one of the fastest rising recruits in the 2025 class since the start of 2024. He had a phenomenal offseason, winning the defensive line MVP at the Under Armour Camp in Dallas and he attended multiple college camps, coming away with college offers. He is one the top defensive line prospects in the 2025 class. Blackwell plays with a high motor, he has excellent short area quickness and he closes on the ball carrier with good speed. Blackwell plays with excellent pad level and his ability to push the pocket allows him to be disruptive. Blackwell committed to Baylor this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1151781"],"_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-66e465c57b7ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sims has seen his stock on a steady climb over the last year and he is one of the top defensive line prospects in the state. Sims is menace in the trenches, he has an explosive first step, plays with great leverage and he uses his violent hands to make plays in the backfield. He has great balance and his nimble feet enable him to be disruptive at the snap. Sims is a big reason that Randle has aspirations to make a deep playoff run this season. Sims is committed to Texas A&amp;M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["281666"],"_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-66e465c57b7ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ukponu has seen his stock rise over the last two seasons and he is one the top interior defenders in the state of Texas. He is stout at the point of attack, he plays with great balance and he has an explosive get off at the snap. Xavier plays with a high motor, he has the speed to play sideline to sideline and he closes on the ball carrier with violent intentions. He is a big reason that Guyer has started out the season 2-0 and he will be a key defender for the Wildcats as they expect to make a deep playoff run in 2024. Ukponu committed to Wisconsin this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["920666"],"_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-66e465c57b826"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Battle has been one of the hottest recruits in the class of 2025 and he has been recruited by some the top college programs in the nation. He is physically dominant at the point of attack, he plays with a non-stop motor and he has an explosive first step that enables him to beat his opponent at initial engagement. Battle has excellent short area quickness with nimble feet and he closes on the ball carrier like a hawk. Battle is one the top defenders in the 2025 class and he is one of the top stock risers in the latest PRZ Texas Rankings. Battle is committed to LSU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->