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Defensive Lineman who will make noise this season

Defensive Lineman who will make noise this season
Photo: Major Stokes
Andy Pham
Andy Pham May 22, 2025 @ 03:00 PM
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Major Stokes
Major Stokes 6'4" | 205 lbs | EDGE/ATH | 2028
UT
Mac Olsen
Mac Olsen 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we cover five defensive linemen that will make a huge impact for the upcoming season, and they are havingan exceptional offseason. Time to get to know them. Who are they? Let's dig in!<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1303113"],"_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-682e8449b9300"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stokes is an exceptional athlete with great size and frame. He should be able to get to 220-230 lbs with relative ease. Stokes is an explosive athlete who moves well and has good lateral quickness. He is an excellent EDGE rusher with a good first step, violent hands, and showcases great physicality in his game. Stokes displays his strength by shedding his blocks with ease and throwing his lineman to the side to get by his man. He shows good closing speed and has an exceptional upside. Stokes is a Power-Four athlete who will be recruited as such. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Mafile'o Finau Tafuna Jr","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"265","_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":"Bingham","_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-682e8449b93fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tafuna has excellent size and should grow into his frame. He's a player who shows great strength and is a physical player. Tafuna is a versatile player who can line up as a Defensive Tackle or an Offensive Lineman. I prefer him on the defensive side of the ball as he showcases a quick first step, good pursuit and a player with great instincts. Tafuna is a player who will be making noise to get varsity snaps this upcoming season and has a bright future ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Sitili Wayne Matangi Palmer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"285","_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":"Sky View","_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-682e8449b94a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palmer has great size and an athletic frame for someone near 300 lbs. He is best as a Defensive Tackle and is a player who moves exceptionally well for his size and moves well laterally. Palmer has a good set of moves and is a good interior rusher. He shows good lateral quickness, good burst, and has a frame that will occupy space up the middle and require being double-teamed, which will free up the edge rushers along the line. Palmer is a player who should get recruited regionally. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"William Hargreaves","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_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":"Viewmont","_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-682e8449b952a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hargreaves has a great frame and should grow into it with ease. He's a player who projects to get over 6'2 and over 220-230 lbs. Hargreaves is a versatile player who can line up as an Offensive Lineman or a Defensive Tackle. I prefer him on the defensive side as he showcases a great first step and has good quickness, and can show off his physicality. Hargreaves moves well and has a quick burst. He's a good rusher and showcases good drive. Hargreaves will be pushing for varsity reps. Good talent. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1207661"],"_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-682e8449b956f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olsen has great size and frame and is a playmaker. He's an athletic EDGE rusher that has good lateral quickness and is a good rusher that moves well overall. Olsen has good closing speed, is strong and has good physicality. He is a player that finds his way to the ball and is an impactful defender. Olsen should get recruited regionally and has good upside as a player to get on the field at the next level. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five exceptional defensive linemen to know for the offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this edition, we cover five defensive linemen that will make a huge impact for the upcoming season, and they are havingan exceptional offseason. Time to get to know them. Who are they? Let's dig in!

Major Stokes

Major Stokes

UT
EDGE/ATH
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 205
POS EDGE/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Stokes EDGE/ATH
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
205
HS
Crimson Cliff
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UT
Defensive Lineman who will make noise this season
Stokes is an exceptional athlete with great size and frame. He should be able to get to 220-230...
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Mafile'o Finau Tafuna Jr

Mafile'o Finau Tafuna Jr

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 265
POS DL
CLASS 2029

Mafile'o Finau Tafuna Jr

School: Bingham
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Sitili Wayne Matangi Palmer

Sitili Wayne Matangi Palmer

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 285
POS DL
CLASS 2026

Sitili Wayne Matangi Palmer

School: Sky View
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William Hargreaves

William Hargreaves

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 200
POS DL
CLASS 2029

William Hargreaves

School: Viewmont
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Mac Olsen

Mac Olsen

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EDGE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 230
POS EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Mac
Olsen EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
230
HS
Manti
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UT
Defensive Lineman who will make noise this season
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