PRZAR 2028 Rankings Update: Defensive Line Breakdown

<p>We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2028 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2028 defensive linemen with analysis. Over the next week, I will break down these rankings by position, 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:</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='692082' first='Alex' last='Clopper'] ranks fourth on our board. He showcases a solid burst off the snap with solid pad level and hand placement, enabling him to shed blockers quickly and make plays at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield. Additionally, he exhibits a sideline-to-sideline motor, allowing him to chase down ball carriers effectively.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/aclop74/status/1873564913714831413 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1198671' first='Braceson' last='Mitchell'] is an athletic big man who ranks fourth on our board. He exhibits good acceleration off the snap, enabling him to effectively beat his opponent on both the inside and outside by utilizing good foot quickness and bend. Mitchell consistently makes plays in the backfield, showcasing active feet, good hand placement, and pad level to establish leverage. This allows him to drive offensive linemen backward, creating pressure in the pocket and making plays at the line of scrimmage.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.8 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BracesonM55/status/1853121123787141312 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1336006' first='Christopher' last='Buckhanan'] ranks ninth on our board. He shows solid power and strength with each rep. His quickness in shedding blocks off the snap can be attributed to his strength, effective use of his hands, and pad level. He consistently applies pressure in the pocket.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/buck_c2028 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1355451' first='Ja'Den' last='Byrd'] is a rising prospect, currently ranked number 11 on our board. At the high school level, he serves as a 2-gap plug, showcasing impressive quickness off the line of scrimmage along with solid size. He demonstrates a solid upfield burst, good foot quickness, and upper body strength, allowing him to overpower and extend against offensive linemen while applying pressure to the quarterback. Byrd consistently makes plays at the line of scrimmage and in the backfield.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.6 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jaybyrd234/status/1873887018717241785 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1398675' first='Christopher' last='Collins'] has the ability to excel on both offense and defense, earning him the number 12 spot on our board. His quickness off the snap, combined with effective use of his hands, gives him an advantage to shed blockers and make plays at the line of scrimmage. He's definitely a prospect to watch in 2025.</p>   <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Cjj_collins/status/1832622364867072040 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE LINEMEN:</h2>   <p>1 - [player_tooltip player_id='1227672' first='Bennett' last='Moseley'] (Conway)</p>   <p>2 - [player_tooltip player_id='1284687' first='Elijah' last='Branch'] (Conway)</p>   <p>5 - [player_tooltip player_id='1199025' first='Tre'son' last='King'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p>   <p>6 - [player_tooltip player_id='1192047' first='Drake' last='Woodard'] (Benton)</p>   <p>7 - [player_tooltip player_id='1214259' first='Presley' last='Shelton'] (Searcy)</p>   <p>8 - [player_tooltip player_id='1341060' first='Jacob' last='Spradlin'] (Bryant)</p>   <p>10 - [player_tooltip player_id='1347170' first='Jabari' last='Criswell'] (Conway)</p>   <p>13 - [player_tooltip player_id='1185661' first='Hudson' last='McDaniel'] (Cabot)</p>

We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2028 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2028 defensive linemen with analysis. Over the next week, I will break down these rankings by position, 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: