2026 Rankings: Defensive Lineman Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone has released the latest edition of the 2026 Rankings!&nbsp; After breaking down tape for months we have unveiled the new Class of 2026 Top 175!&nbsp; Here are the <strong>Defensive Lineman Stock Risers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401599' first='Cornell' last='McIntosh'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McIntosh is an impressive 6'2" athlete that can play all along the defensive front.&nbsp; Lines up at edge, defensive end, and defensive tackle.&nbsp; Long arms and good technique.&nbsp; Explodes to the quarterback. Uses hands well to control defender.&nbsp; Flashed spin move for forced fumble.&nbsp; Lot of athletic upside!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401608' first='Ian' last='Campbell'] (Joliet Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #39</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Campbell is a 6'3" 225 pound power edge rusher.&nbsp; Burst off the line of scrimmage and uses his hands well.&nbsp; Very good bull rush overpowering opposing offensive tackles at times.&nbsp; Makes plays in the backfield against the run.&nbsp; Can slide inside to play some defensive tackle when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801890' first='Charlie' last='Letzig'] (Prospect)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lot to like on tape with Letzig.&nbsp; This edge rusher is probably best right now as a stand up edge rusher that with added strength can be a great defensive end.&nbsp; So quick off the snap.&nbsp; Burst to the ball and uses his hands well.&nbsp; Bends the edge with the best of them to the QB and runs well in space.&nbsp; Super athletic!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801886' first='Travis' last='Dudycha'] (Huntley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #51</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Intriguing tape here!&nbsp; The 6'4" 210 pound defensive end has great power to speed.&nbsp; Gets up field and when he doesn't can bat down passes.&nbsp; Sheds well using his hands to get tackles off him.&nbsp; Love how well he runs for his size which is shown by playing on kick coverage.&nbsp; Physical tackler that lays the hammer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399965' first='Munkh' last='Tsog'] (Glenbrook South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tsog has a nice build at 6'3" 220 pounds that plays on the edge.&nbsp; Can put his hand in the ground or stand up.&nbsp; Good instincts and discipline ready to make plays. Nice up and over move and shows smooth athleticism getting up field.&nbsp; Plays hard and runs very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->