Must-See D-Linemen: Prospects with Film that Popped, Part I

The fun part of being involved with state rankings is that I have the chance to come across prospects that I think are total gems. The best part is that I get to celebrate those prospects, write about them, and - hopefully - deliver some deserving attention their way.   Without further adieu, here are a batch of prospects within the position mentioned in the title that deserve a good look by all.    Hailing from one of the better football downs in the state, [player_tooltip player_id='1453965' first='Aidan' last='Kindler'] from Wayne Valley let his pedigree shine on film. An end, Kindler does a great job working to get his hands above his eyes, pressing and extending to create space from his offensive matchup. In the midst of all this, Kindler peeks into his gap and will cross face to pursue in the adjacent gap. This technique allows him to effectively fight reach blocks with ease. When his defense shifts to a 3-man surface, Kindler was allowed to showcase his speed and get off when playing the nose, often getting centers' shoulders turned and generating immediate pressure. Lastly, like any well coached, quality defensive lineman, Kindler gets his hands on down blocks, steps, and squeezes. Assuming he continues taking care of his body, Kindler is a prospect ready to compete for playing time in college.        When it comes to wrecking this in the middle, [player_tooltip player_id='1263142' first='Camyle' last='Carter'] does that and does that well. Carter's productivity first starts with how a credit card separates him from the neutral zone. Hugging the line of scrimmage allows him to generate a very good get off. From there, we see that he likes to be physical and bang, often breaking free of holds. The swim move is something Carter uses at his disposal, hitting it quickly, where he is also quick enough to make plays running around blocks. If college coaches are looking for a disruptive interior lineman, Carter might be their guy.      Another prospect from Wayne Valley is [player_tooltip player_id='1301810' first='Diego' last='Cruz']. An interior prospect with a big body that is not sloppy what so ever, Cruz plays with a sturdy and stout base that does not allow him to get displaced much, if at all, on double teams. A rarity for defensive lineman, Cruz manages to play low for someone of his size at his position. This, also prevents him from getting moved. He also has the right idea and approach to playing defensive line, as we see him drive his legs constantly. This leg drives allows Cruz's big frame to consistently work opponents backwards and win along the interior.      An edge player who squeezes like a bat out of hell is [player_tooltip player_id='1538190' first='Eric' last='Scott, Jr.'] The Paulsboro native does a great job getting hands on the man in front of him, thus making him difficult to reach. Scott, Jr. hits like a ton of bricks and puts his full force into his tackles. His patented move is the chop, which he showcases when pass rushing. Scott, Jr. was a bit of a mismatch against the competition he faced and, in all likelihood, is a raw prospect that would develop nicely at the collegiate level.     <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2025 Final Rankings Coverage</h2>   <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-i">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part I</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-ii">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part II</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-iii">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part III</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-iv">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part IV</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/rankings-risers-ranked-prospects-whose-stock-shot-up-part-i">Ranking Risers, Part I</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-athletes-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Athletes, Part I</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-dbs-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Defensive Backs, Part I</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-d-linemen-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Defensive Linemen, Part I</a>

The fun part of being involved with state rankings is that I have the chance to come across prospects that I think are total gems. The best part is that I get to celebrate those prospects, write about them, and - hopefully - deliver some deserving attention their way.