2028 DL New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're over halfway through our 2028 rankings update pieces and we've moved to the defensive side of the ball. This class is newer, so while we have players separated into edge rusher and interior defender, we're combining them here in our new additions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've added seven defensive linemen in this update. What do you need to know about them? Find out in our 2028 DL new additions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2028 DL New Additions</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["496368"],"_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-684c49dde391a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ibe was a guy we liked a lot in the 2027 class, and his reclassification to the 2028 class should only help his recruiting stock. He's played some nose tackle in the past, but he projects best as a bigger 3-technique with both pass-rushing and run-stuffing upside. I'm interested to see how the change in class affects his recruiting interest, and he's a guy I think could get plenty of interest soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687752"],"_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-684c49dde3982"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big, twitchy edge rushers can improve their recruiting stock with strong camp performances and that's what happened when Williams impressed at the Gardner Webb Megacamp, earning offers from the Bulldogs and East Carolina. He already has impressive varsity film, and he's a guy who could move up the rankings in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687735"],"_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-684c49dde39cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matt Morrow was really impressed with Flowers at the CFI Showcase in mid-May, predicting he could get some early recruiting interest and was immediately proven correct when Flowers immediately earned a Syracuse offer the next week. Flowers' size and quickness should serve him well and we're excited to continue evaluating him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687761"],"_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-684c49dde3a10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Donzo is a freakish athlete with length, power, and speed. He can play multiple positions along the defensive line and if you're looking for a guy who could blow up this season, look no further than Donzo. A multi-sport athlete, Donzo is also a bouncy wing on the basketball court and that explosiveness shows up on his football film. He's a bit raw, but if you want a guy with athletic traits that will translate, Donzo is your guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687767"],"_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-684c49dde3a67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Donzo is a lengthy edge rusher with the ability to flex inside on passing downs and he's actually a really strong run defender as well. He does well keeping offensive linemen at length, allowing him to control gaps in the running game. Expect him to blow up this season thanks to strong raw athetlic ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1666240"],"_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-684c49dde3aa8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was really impressed with Bowen at our Prep Redzone Combine in Clayton last month, as his athleticism was on full display. The rising sophomore posted a sub-5 40 and 4.5 shuttle while flashing in one-on-ones. Right now, he's better against the run than as a pass-rusher, but that athletic upside should eventually turn into sacks and pressures.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672728"],"_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-684c49dde3ae6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite being undersized on the interior of the defensive line, Holley had a good showing at our Prep Redzone Combine in Fort Mill last month, putting himself on our radar. There's some upside here as he has the ability to shoot gaps and disrupt plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->