NEW ADDITIONS: 2026 Defensive Linemen Added To Latest Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These impressive 2026 defensive linemen were added to the latest Prep Redzone rankings...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1638889"],"_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-67e180a41fbbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper defensive lineman in Cobb County, Jean was a consistent defender on a loaded Kell defense that brought his best effort on every play. A stout run defender who also found a way to find the quarterback four times, Jean is coming off a productive junior season for the Longhorns where he made 40 tackles in addition to those four sacks with 8 TFLs. He's now ranked as the No. 412 overall prospect in the state for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623443"],"_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-67e180a41fc2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A thick, powerful interior lineman in West Georgia currently flying undet the radar, this big defensive tackle is a stout run defender who plays with good leverage, can take on double teams, and makes a lot of tackles for someone in the trenches. He fights off blocks, closes running lanes, and makes a big impact for an always talented Callaway defense. He's one of the top returning defensive linemen in the area who is now ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 27 DL and the No. 383 overall prospect in the state for his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620007"],"_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-67e180a41fc7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A physical Forsyth County defensive lineman who lived in the backfield last season, this multi-sport standout was an easy addition to the latest 2026 rankings after a dominant junior season where he made 45 tackles with an eye-opening 28 TFLs and another eight sacks. The 6-foot-4 240-pounder is tough to handle and should light up the stat sheet as a senior in 2025. He showed why he's one of the best pass-rushers in the area and is now ranked as the No. 25 DL prospect and the No. 371 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1577608],"_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-67e180a41fcd6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best defensive linemen in Athens for the 2026 class, Lonon was another easy addition to the latest update after an outstanding junior season where he made 51 tackles, 8 sacks and 15 TFLs for Clarke Central. He's big and strong at 6-foot-3 260-pounds who showed week after week he's capable of playing at the collegiate level. If he keeps improving and developing over the next five months he'll be tough to stop all season long as a senior next fall. He's now ranked as the No. 23 DL and the No. 326 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631749"],"_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-67e180a41fd1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A promising athlete with his best football way ahead of him, Crafton Jr. is a raw athlete from Atlanta with a lengthy frame and lots of potential as a pass-rushing defender off the EDGE. He's also a physical, capable run-blocking tight end of offense, but his ability to attack the ball-carrier in the backfield made it clear he needed to be added to the next 2026 rankings. He's a fast-rising EDGE defender bound for a giant senior season, and now he's ranked as the No. 23 EDGE defender and the No. 398 overall prospect in his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616560"],"_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-67e180a41fd6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another Atlanta-area defender who shined all season long last fall, Edwin brings plenty of size and can play multiple positions on the defensive line at 6-foot-0 210-pounds. He brings a promising frame and was extremely productive last fall as he made 66 tackles, 18 TFLs and nine sacks. He's one of the top returning defenders in the area and could see some offers come his way at some point. If he continues to add good weight and develops his craft this spring and summer, Edwin could see his numbers increase in a big way as a senior next fall. He's now ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 21 EDGE and the No. 368 overall prospect in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->