Final 2025 Rankings Update: Defensive Linemen Breakdown

We have officially released our final rankings for the class of 2025 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 defensive linemen with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive linemen, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:     [player_tooltip player_id='186548' first='Landon' last='Canady'] ranks first on our board for the position. He demonstrates an impressive combination of raw strength, speed, and athleticism in the trenches. Canady exhibits good hand placement, timing, and foot quickness, along with solid lower body strength that allows him to either bull rush or spin around his blocker in one-on-one situations. He excels in executing base and down blocks thanks to his strong processing skills, which enable him to diagnose blocks effectively. With good pad level, quick reactions, and precise hand placement, he can extend, lift, or drive offensive linemen by attacking their shoulders. His ability to control and read plays, coupled with a strong burst of speed, allows him to disengage effectively. Canady's upper and lower body strength, combined with his active footwork, makes him a dominant force in the trenches.   Offer List: Alcorn State, Arkansas State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Central Arkansas, Grambling State, Jackson State, Mississippi Valley State, Murray State, North Alabama, North Texas, Southeast Missouri State & UT Martin.   Note – 3.2 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/LandonCanady1">https://x.com/LandonCanady1</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='221307' first='Danny' last='Johnson'] showcases impressive explosiveness off the line of scrimmage, quickly entering the backfield and disrupting plays. His footwork is good, and he displays good hand timing and placement, allowing him to gain inside leverage while driving back into the backfield with his active feet. Johnson effectively plays as a 2-gap plug, forcing the running back off rhythm. As a true pass disruptor, he causes chaos for the quarterback, thanks to his quickness from the line of scrimmage and his ability to push the offensive linemen back into the pocket, creating pressure.   Offer List: Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Arkansas Tech, Hendrix, Mississippi Valley State, Northeastern State, Ouachita Baptist, Southern Arkansas & Tuskegee   Note – 3.7 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/DannyJo55">https://x.com/DannyJo55</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='259110' first='Peyton' last='Adams'] ranks number 9 on our board for his position. He possesses a strong combination of power and quickness in the trenches. Adams shows solid explosiveness off the line of scrimmage, maintaining good pad level, hand placement, and lower body strength, which allows him to disengage from blocks and make plays in the backfield or at the line of scrimmage. He exhibits quick footwork and lateral agility, enabling him to maintain his position along the line and effectively pursue zone runs. With a strong lower body, he can extend his reach to push back opponents and create pressure. Adams is a two-gap penetrator who can excel at the 0-3 technique.   Note – Multi Sport Athlete   X: <a href="https://x.com/PeytonA65">https://x.com/PeytonA65</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1158061' first='Gabriel' last='Gant'] is an underrated trench mauler in the senior class. He demonstrates a strong combination of quickness and power on both sides of the line. Gant is a formidable player, showcasing impressive athleticism and the ability to apply pressure in the pocket. He exhibits solid initial quickness and an effective upfield burst, engaging opponents with good pad level and upper body strength to shed blocks quickly and make plays at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield. He consistently displays a high motor and physicality at the point of attack.   Offer List: Westminster   Note – 3.6 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/gab5_0">https://x.com/gab5_0</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1293370' first='Kayden' last='Allen'] is a powerful two-gap penetrator known for his strength in the interior. He demonstrates impressive lower-body strength and uses his upper body effectively to shed blocks, allowing him to disrupt plays in the backfield or push back offensive linemen to create pressure in the pocket. Allen is a true run-stopper who can consistently generate pressure.   Offer List: Lyon   Note – 4.1 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/KaydenA76">https://x.com/KaydenA76</a>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE LINEMEN:</h2>   2. [player_tooltip player_id='221270' first='Nykkisson' last='Wimberly'] (Arkadelphia)   4. [player_tooltip player_id='360155' first='Jaxon' last='Oliver'] (Fayetteville)   5. [player_tooltip player_id='392306' first='Taylor' last='Webster'] (Fort Smith Northside)   6. [player_tooltip player_id='535123' first='Harris' last='Manning'] (Osceola)

We have officially released our final rankings for the class of 2025 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 defensive linemen with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive linemen, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar: