Five Great Cincinnati Defensive Linemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are many excellent Defensive Linemen in the state of Ohio. Here are five of those players to keep an eye on in the playoffs!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1171404"],"_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-6724404812dde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christian is having a great Junior season in 2024. His great play has helped the Archbishop Moeller Fighting Crusaders to a 9-1 record where they have held opposing offenses to 18.1 points per game. He plays as a DE and DT. Against the run, he is quick off the ball and uses his excellent play strength to overpower the OL. He quickly locates the RB and makes the tackle in his gap. Against the pass, he plays at a good pad level and quickly disengages from the OT. He plays with good closing speed in pursuit before finishing up with a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313953"],"_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-6724404812e3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jonathan has played well as a Junior in 2024. His solid play has been a bright spot in the 5-5 Mason Comets where they have held opposing offenses to 16.3 points per game. He plays as a DT. Against the pass, he is quick off the ball and displays great use of hands and play strength as he walks the OG back before shedding the block. He plays with a great motor before sacking the QB. Against the run, he defeats the block of the OG with his very good physical toughness. He displays good range in pursuit before making the tackle near the LOS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1317908"],"_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-6724404812e7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dereion is having an excellent Junior season in 2024. His outstanding play has helped the La Salle Lancers to an 8-2 record where they have held opposing offenses to 15.2 points per game. He plays as a DT. Against the pass, he shows good burst off the ball and possesses quick hands as he disengages from the OG. He shows very good play speed in pursuit before forcing the QB to pass the ball earlier than anticipated leading to an incompletion. Against the run, he displays good use of hands and play strength as he defeats the attempted block of the OG. He plays with great instincts taking good angles in pursuit and makes the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["481435"],"_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-6724404812eb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaylen is having a very good Sophomore season in 2024. His great play has helped the Winton Woods Warriors to a 9-1 record where they have held opposing offenses to just 8 points per game. He plays primarily at DE. Against the pass, he shows elite quickness off the ball before penetrating the LOS. He plays with excellent closing speed before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he is very strong at the point of attack and displays good use of hands and physical toughness before disengaging. He shows great form as he makes the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260126"],"_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-6724404812ef4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Regan is having an awesome Senior season in 2024 with 11.5 sacks. His excellent play has helped the Lebanon Warriors to a 6-win regular season. He plays as a DE. Against the run, he displays very good burst off the ball and displays great UOH before disengaging from the OT. He plays with an excellent motor in pursuit before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he uses his very good combination of speed and power to defeat the block. He plays with solid instincts before making the tackle near the LOS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->