2026 Defensive Line Follow Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are some studs in this class we need to know. They are some dogs who get it done. We have been keeping up with them for a long time. Let's check it out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212364' first='Dereon' last='Albert']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Albert is a dog who is going to constantly get better. Albert has been turning heads since his middle school days. He is a dangerous guy who has a lot of moves in the trenches. It is not easy for offensive linemen to get good blocks on him. This is a stud who is going to keep bringing in division one offers. There are things you need to look at when you watch his film. He has a low release and makes it hard for OL to block him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jemarion Owens</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owens is a 2026 defensive lineman we were able to get our eyes on this past weekend. Owens is a guy who knows how to make things happen on defense. He is guy who we feel is going to be a three technique player on the next level. This is a guy who always gets in the backfield to make plays. He is a player who we are going to keep up with for the remainder of the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jareylan McCoy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCoy is one of the best DL in the nation. This is a dude who we know has the tools to be a power four player. That's why he has all the major offers that kids want to have. McCoy is a guy who has a quick step from the edge. We know he will be an edge player who coaches may try to teach how to play the jack backer position. McCoy has gotten better at using his hands to shed blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1193488' first='Landon' last='Barnes']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes is a stud from Duncanville who has been doing a good job this season. He is one of those guys who is violent with finesse. He makes it very hard for offenses that face him. Barnes is a dangerous guy who shows up with bad intentions. He knows how to make plays in the open field. Barnes is also a guy who can put a lot of pressure in the backfield on running plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->