2027 Defensive Lineman on the Rise

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tom Burkevic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"300","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ridgewood High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a666ca866bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Tom Burkevic </strong>from Ridgewood High School is a towering presence at 6'5" and 300 pounds, making him a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line. The sophomore defensive tackle consistently demands double teams, using his size and strength to control the line of scrimmage. His ability to dominate in the run game is undeniable, clogging up lanes and making it difficult for offenses to establish a ground attack. Beyond that, he can also impact passing downs by collapsing the pocket and applying pressure from the interior. Burkevic's elite size, combined with his physicality and growing skill set, makes him a nightmare for opposing offensive linemen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1344777"],"_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-67a666ca86759"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1344777' first='Ralph' last='Haralson']</strong>, a 6'3", 290-pound defensive tackle from DePaul College Prep, played a crucial role in his team's success last season, helping them secure a state championship with his dominant presence on the defensive front. He possesses an explosive first step that allows him to shoot gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield, while his relentless motor ensures he never takes a snap off, constantly applying pressure on opposing offenses. Haralson's rare combination of size, power, and agility makes him a nightmare for offensive linemen to handle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1335315"],"_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-67a666ca867c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335315' first='David' last='Folorunsho']</strong>, a 6'4", 275-pound defensive lineman from St. Patrick's High School, possesses all the tools to become an elite force in the trenches. His combination of size, athleticism, and versatility allows him to line up anywhere along the defensive front, creating mismatches for opposing offenses. His length presents a major challenge for offensive linemen, as they struggle to get their hands on him and control his movement. Not only is he a physical player who thrives on contact, but he also plays with a relentless motor, consistently disrupting plays in both the run and pass game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1334146"],"_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-67a666ca86831"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1334146' first='Namari' last='Anderson']</strong> has the strength and technique to dominate the line of scrimmage, consistently shutting down opposing run games with his physical presence. The 6'3", 265-pound sophomore from Montini Catholic uses his size and quickness to shed blockers and disrupt plays in the backfield. Despite being an underclassman, he has already established himself as a key force on the Broncos' defensive front, making a significant impact over the past two seasons. Anderson's ability to control the trenches has been instrumental in Montini Catholic's defensive success, and he continues to develop into one of the top young linemen in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->