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

Must-See D-Linemen: Prospects with Film that Popped, Part II
Brendan Mankarious
Brendan Mankarious March 24, 2025 @ 08:34 PM
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Jesse Denobile
Jesse Denobile 6'4" | 215 lbs | DL | 2025
NJ
Kenny Dim
Kenny Dim 6'1" | 225 lbs | DL | 2025
NJ
Khalil Lewis
Khalil Lewis 5'8" | 180 lbs | DL | 2025
NJ
Griffin Galletta
Griffin Galletta 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL | 2025
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Without further adieu, here are a batch of prospects within the position mentioned in the title that deserve a good look by all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404355"],"_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-67d31a46c4ea3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is something about the game of swing defensive linemen that I enjoy watching. The Hun School graduates [player_tooltip player_id='404355' first='Griffin' last='Galletta'] this spring, and he is primed to be a favorite amongst whatever college staff courts him. Galletta's game revolves around two things: hustle and motor. He is continually working and grinding, never giving up on a play. It is clear that he has the mindset that every play is his to make. This effort allows Galletta to convert his energy into good power rushes, where he is technically sound in working to play with his hands above his eyes. When 1-on-1 as a nose, centers have a tough time displacing him. Furthermore, when he is bounced around to a 3, 4i, or a 5, we see Galletta excel at getting hands on the man in front of him and squeezing down the line. His motor and effort allows him to split double teams often, especially when he goes to the swim/arm over move; he is equally as difficult to move when he is doubled. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20148311/66ec78631c50632322984769' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d31a46c5062"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1546528"],"_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-67d31a46c50b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Northern Highlands produces some of the most fundamentally sound prospects in all of North IV. [player_tooltip player_id='1546528' first='Jesse' last='Denobile'] is no exception of this. An edge player, you can see Denobile accelerate on film within his first two steps. Despite being a taller defender, he bends well - so much so to the point that he will dip his shoulder around the edge to make a play. Keep with that theme, the taller Denobile tackles at the thigh pads or below, while ensuring he has a vice-like wrap. I would describe Denobile's style of play as that of a disrupting penetrator. Lastly, his big frame allows him to be an equal opportunist in making the play on both the give and the keep when using the surf technique. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20222785/6722effc6a29f4539a16e363' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d31a46c50df"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276715"],"_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-67d31a46c5120"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For the little bit I know about South Jersey football, I do know that Kingsway is <em>always </em>in the mix. When you roster players of such high quality like [player_tooltip player_id='1276715' first='Kenny' last='Dim'] on your roster, your program's future looks bright. As an end we see Dim use the long arm when pass rushing or, alternatively, work his hands out and up into his opponent to generate a power rush for a change up. More than many other prospects I see, Dim pass rushes with a plan and has a counter ready in-mind should his initial move be thwarted. His explosive nature allows him to run well in the open field when in pursuit, too. This explosion also shows its face at times when you judge his get off and how quickly he can cross face his matchup. Although I think Dim is a raw prospect, he has a lot of good traits that will make him a playable prospect for the right college in the very near future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19537808/67319ea00a2f5644f4e34a76' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d31a46c5142"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1211567"],"_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-67d31a46c517e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The theme of standout programs continue as we look to [player_tooltip player_id='1211567' first='Khalil' last='Lewis'] of Phillipsburg to close out today's piece. Another end, Lewis shows that he push/pulls well to avoid getting his shoulders turned. His pursuit is characteristic of a defender who does not bank on his teammates to make the play - he trusts himself to do so. Quick enough to long stick, Lewis can get from a 5 and cross the center's face in a curry - creating controlled chaos for the defense in the process. This quickness allows him to chase pullers effectively too. Lastly, Lewis knows how to work an overset tackle and it appears that his eyes are well trained on what keys to read. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17791777/675c84a9904110b98ae018f4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d31a46c519d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2025 Final Rankings Coverage</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-i"><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-i">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-ii">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part II</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-iii">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part III</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-iv">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part IV</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-v">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part V</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-vi">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part VI</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-vii">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part VII</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-viii">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part VIII</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-ix">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part IX</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-x">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part X</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-xi/">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part XI</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-xii">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part XII</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-xiii">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part XIII</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-xiv">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part XIV</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-xv">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part XV</a></a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/rankings-risers-ranked-prospects-whose-stock-shot-up-part-i">Ranking Risers, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/rankings-risers-ranked-prospects-whose-stock-shot-up-part-ii">Ranking Risers, Part II</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/worth-the-wait-watchlist-prospects-that-waxed-the-rankings-pt-1">Watchlist Risers, Part 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-athletes-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Athletes, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-athletes-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-ii">Must-See Film: Athletes, Part II</a><br><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><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-dbs-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-ii">Must-See Film: Defensive Backs, Part II</a><br><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><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-d-linemen-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-ii">Must-See Film: Defensive Linemen, Part II</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-lbs-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Linebackers, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-o-linemen-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Offensive Linemen, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-qbs-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i/%E2%86%97">Must-See Film: Quarterbacks, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-rbs-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Running Backs, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-tes-prospects-with-film-that-popped">Must-See Film: Tight Ends</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-wrs-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Wide Receivers, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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.

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Griffin Galletta

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HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 235
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The Hun School
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Jesse Denobile

Jesse Denobile

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DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 215
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Northern Highlands
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Kenny Dim

Kenny Dim

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HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 225
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Kingsway
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State: New Jersey
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Khalil Lewis

Khalil Lewis

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HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 180
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CLASS 2025
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Phillipsburg
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