2025 KY Stock Up Showcase: DL Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past Sunday, our Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase tour made a stop in Elizabethtown, KY. It was a great camp with a ton of talent on display from the classes of 2025-28. However, some players did stand out above the rest and I will be taking the next few days or so to highlight those top performers at each position. After already covering the offensive side of the ball, I will now turn my attention to the defensive side of the ball, starting with the top defensive linemen who caught my attention at Sunday's camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283954"],"_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-67a52dfdb892c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='283954' first='Baron' last='Hardesty'] has been high on my radar for a while now and continued to stand out on Sunday. He was dominant during the 1v1 competition, earning DL MVP honors. Baron showed impressive explosiveness out of his stance and was able to use his strength to bull rush straight through opposing offensive linemen. He also showed the speed to blow right by them off the edge. Hardesty recently started picking up some Division I interest and I wouldn't be surprised to start seeing some offers come his way soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401688"],"_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-67a53304620a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401688' first='Andrew' last='Ferguson'] plays on both sides of the ball but stood out as a defensive lineman at Sunday's camp. He was very impressive during 1v1 drills, showing the strength to drive straight through blocks to cause disruption in the pocket. Ferguson also showed the ability to use his hands to defeat blocks quickly. Andrew doesn't currently hold any offers but he should be a player to keep an eye on heading into his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1282717"],"_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-67a53304620fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1282717' first='Ke'avian' last='Massey'] is a player who caught my attention with a strong performance at Sunday's camp. Massey was impressive during the 1v1 competition showing the ability to use his bend and pass rush moves to get around opposing offensive linemen with ease. He also showed the strength to bull rush straight through blocks. Massey has received a little college interest and should see his recruitment continue to heat up heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614273"],"_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-67a5330462140"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1614273' first='Aysaiah' last='Riddick'] is another player who caught my attention on Sunday. He is a long, athletic defensive lineman who was very impressive as a pass rusher. Riddick has an explosive first step and is able to use his speed to blow by opposing offensive linemen with ease. He also has the bend to avoid blocks with ease. Aysaiah is a player who college coaches should keep an eye on heading into his final season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278396"],"_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-67a5330462182"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The final defensive lineman who stood out to me at Sunday's camp is [player_tooltip player_id='1278396' first='CJ' last='Hall']. Hall was very impressive during the 1v1 drills, showing the ability to use his pass rush moves to defeat blocks with ease. He also showed the explosiveness out of his stance to gain an initial advantage into the pocket before the opposing offensive linemen could react. CJ should be a player to keep an eye on as he continues to develop over the next couple seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->