Under Armour Next Camp: Defensive Line Standouts

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MVP</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182920"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1668408,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6819ba2f94a56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katoanga stood out among the defensive linemen due to how good he looked physically and how athletic he was in the individual drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When one-on-ones came around hr showed a good mix of speed and power moves. I was impressed that he took some reps from the interior even though he is used to being an edge rusher. He's explosive out of his stance and uses his length to create separation and throws good moves after. 247Sports named him their Alpha Dog of the camp and it was easy to see why.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Santa Margarita ‘26 edge rusher [player_tooltip player_id='1182920' first='Simote' last='Katoanga'] wins defensive line MVP at the Under Armour Next camp. Smooth athlete through the drills and won most of his 1-on-1 matchups <a href="https://twitter.com/Motekatoanga?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Motekatoanga</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SMCHSEagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SMCHSEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneCA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneCA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UANext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UANext</a> <a href="https://t.co/eSjmAHBwP0">pic.twitter.com/eSjmAHBwP0</a></p>&mdash; Michael Huntley (@mikehuntley63) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63/status/1919099928590102975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER TOP PERFORMERS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197202"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1668538,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6819ba2f94b14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wesley came in during the one-on-one period and tested after. He won nearly all his reps and is simply too explosive and strong for most tackles to block. If he gets his arms extended on you, the rep is over and he can control you with that inside arm. He earned an invite to the All-American game and it's easy to see why he is a top prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sierra Canyon DL [player_tooltip player_id='1197202' first='Richard' last='Wesley'] was a late arrival but has won his reps pretty handily <a href="https://t.co/viN1RPLxnS">pic.twitter.com/viN1RPLxnS</a></p>&mdash; Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins/status/1919090114984120806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">5-star <a href="https://twitter.com/Richard23Wesley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Richard23Wesley</a> earns his invite to the Under Armour All-America game at UA Next Camp in Los Angeles 🎟️<br><br>One of the best in the nation proving exactly why he's that guy 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UANext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UANext</a> <a href="https://t.co/FnIjF1QD1L">pic.twitter.com/FnIjF1QD1L</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1919105977439199423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197327"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1668539,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6819ba2f94bb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Currie drew some oohs and ahhs during the individual drills because he was the fastest guy during one drill while also being the biggest guy. Unsurprisingly, he was powerful during the one-on-one period and took no wasted steps. He was driving some big offensive linemen back and threw some good moves in addition to his power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1197327' first='Kasi' last='Currie'] (DL) vs [player_tooltip player_id='401281' first='Malik' last='White'] <a href="https://t.co/SkQOYqfNRI">pic.twitter.com/SkQOYqfNRI</a></p>&mdash; Max Torres (@mtorressports) <a href="https://twitter.com/mtorressports/status/1919084544809959794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361595"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1668540,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6819ba2f94c4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Howard had a case for MVP at the All-22 camp in March and had another strong showing on Sunday. He flashed the elite athleticism and speed that he showed at previous camps but added some power moves on Sunday. He does a good job getting that inside arm extended on the offensive lineman and throwing a quick move after gaining leverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Impressive rep from 2026 DL Sarrell Howard out of Inglewood High School<a href="https://twitter.com/sarrelh12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sarrelh12</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UANext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UANext</a> <a href="https://t.co/mZTGgNSJvX">pic.twitter.com/mZTGgNSJvX</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1919084506918625401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["668740"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1668541,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6819ba2f94ce1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is a load and most offensive linemen had a hard time stopping him in one-on-ones. He has a good mix of power and speed moves and recovers well when the offensive lineman gets his hands on him. Williams is tenacious with his hands and has a motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='668740' first='Jeremiah' last='Williams'], a 2027 defensive tackle and UCLA target out of Tustin <a href="https://t.co/KcMfD4I2gl">pic.twitter.com/KcMfD4I2gl</a></p>&mdash; Tracy McDannald 📎 (@Tracy_McDannald) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tracy_McDannald/status/1919069925131354610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401217"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1668542,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6819ba2f94d96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones looks significantly bigger than when I saw him at this camp a year ago and can now play inside in addition to being an edge. He hasn't sacrificed his athleticism despite the added size and his length was a problem for a lot of offensive linemen during one-on-ones.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1203247' first='Anthony' last=''] Jones from Crean Lutheran going through drill work <a href="https://twitter.com/Ajones2026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ajones2026</a> <br><br>The 4-star announced a top three of Washington, UCLA, and Tennessee back in February <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UANext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UANext</a> <a href="https://t.co/x3JfO7ALEB">pic.twitter.com/x3JfO7ALEB</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1919074458070901224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["668795"],"_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-6819ba2f94e2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harmon was one of the better athletes of the defensive line group and looks bigger than the size he is listed at. He gets off the ball very well and his body is under control even when he is gaining major ground on power moves. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Class of 2027 DL prospect [player_tooltip player_id='668795' first='Elija' last='Harmon'] going through combine testing. Holds offers from USC, Texas, Oregon and many more 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/ElijaHarmon99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ElijaHarmon99</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UANext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UANext</a> <a href="https://t.co/w730jvyk7m">pic.twitter.com/w730jvyk7m</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1919071208387096922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182991"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1668543,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6819ba2f94ee2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Perez was one of the smoother athletes in the individual drills. He took reps all over the line even though he is an edge rusher at the next level. He's quick off the ball and was getting around tackles frequently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Im proud to announce that after speaking with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHowe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHowe</a> , I have received my 8th Division 1 offer from Montana State University <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPage805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPage805</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeGoyeneche?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeGoyeneche</a> <a href="https://t.co/g7zr2E9akD">pic.twitter.com/g7zr2E9akD</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1686121' first='Matthew' last='Perez'] (@Matthew_perez08) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matthew_perez08/status/1918694312524591358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197383"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1668544,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6819ba2f94f95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Uiagalelei is an edge rusher but took reps all over the line. Offensive linemen had a tough time getting their hands on him and he was smooth in the individual drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you so much for the invite! 🙏🏽🤙🏽 <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheUCReport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigHaubert?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CraigHaubert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DemetricDWarren?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DemetricDWarren</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLuginbill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomLuginbill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UANext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UANext</a> <a href="https://t.co/078VhbCn14">pic.twitter.com/078VhbCn14</a></p>&mdash; Matāmatagi Grey Uiagalelei (@MatamatagiU) <a href="https://twitter.com/MatamatagiU/status/1894629440463765732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614528"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1668545,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6819ba2f9504d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hill is a basketball player at Mission Viejo and showed some of that athleticism in the individual drills. He's explosive off the ball, gets good arm extension on the offensive lineman and has a motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Reporting for work 💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UANext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UANext</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JDHill2026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JDHill2026</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/Jeremiah_W22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jeremiah_W22</a> <a href="https://t.co/hhjkPCqipi">pic.twitter.com/hhjkPCqipi</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1919068312908050739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608589"],"_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-6819ba2f950e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tupou is a young guy with a ton of upside and will only get better with more time in the weight room. He won a lot of one-on-one reps and is quick off the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->