Class of 2027 Under the Radar: DL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 17 Defensive Linemen in the Prep Redzone Ohio class of 2027 rankings, it is easy to see that there is a plethora of talent at the position. Here are five very talented Defensive Linemen from the Class of '27 to keep an eye on next season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1218013"],"_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-6768a7028eaec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roy played very well as a Sophomore in 2024. His great play helped the Newark Wildcats to a 7-win season. He plays as a DT. Against the pass, he is quick off the ball and uses his very good athleticism to defeat the attempted block from the OG. He plays with a great motor in pursuit before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he displays very good football intelligence as he quickly reads the play and locates the ball carrier. He plays with good leverage as he delivers a big hit near the LOS preventing a gain of significant yardage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["803213"],"_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-6768a7028eb88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lael played great as a Sophomore in 2024. His outstanding play helped the Winton Woods Warriors to a 10-win season where they held opposing offenses to 8.5 points per game and advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He plays as a NT. Against the pass, he uses his excellent play strength to easily overpower the C before disengaging and moves well in pursuit before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he quickly disengages and locates the RB before making 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":["1350516"],"_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-6768a7028ebe9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braylon had an awesome Sophomore season in 2024 where he made 40 Tkl, 10 TFL, 1 FF, 3 PD and had 5.5 Sacks and 22 QBH. His excellent play was a bright spot in the 1-10 season of the Walnut Hills Eagles. He lines up at DE. Against the pass, he uses his very good combination of play strength and play speed to defeat the block of the OT. He is quick in pursuit and finishes up with a sack. Against the run, he shows good use of hands at the point of attack and quickly locates the ball carrier before making 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":["1207691"],"_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-676b1d1c41f3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Darryn had a great Sophomore season in 2024. His great play was a bright spot in the 5-6 season of the University School Preppers. He plays as a DT. Against the pass, he is quick off the ball before penetrating the LOS into the backfield. He plays with a good motor in pursuit before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he uses his good play strength and physical toughness to disengage. He does an excellent job of playing until the whistle as he makes the tackle preventing a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1185731"],"_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-676b1d1c41f90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bradyn played very well as a Sophomore in 2024. His solid play helped the St. Edward Eagles to a 9-win season where they held opposing offenses to 18.1 points per game. Against the pass, he shows good burst off the ball and exhibits quick hands before easily disengaging. He displays very good closing speed in pursuit before sacking the QB. Against the run, he displays very good play strength as he sheds the attempted block from the TE or OT. He plays with excellent range in pursuit before making the tackle preventing a gain of significant yardage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->