Concord Prospect Camp DL Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nearly 90 prospects from all over the region and beyond made their way to Concord University for their second prospect camp of the summer. PRZ WV was in attendance, checking out what talent Southern WV and surrounding states had to offer, with numbers and talent plentiful. Here are the defensive linemen who caught my eye on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Mehki McLemore","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"220","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"5926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Piper (FL)","_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-68509ccee3c9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Piper (FL) EDGE Mehki McLemore was far and away the top performer among the defensive line group at the Concord Prospect Camp. He has the length and athleticism to develop into a future high-level college player, potentially at the D1 level. McLemore has an impressive frame and build that could be molded into a true stand-up EDGE rusher or grow into a more traditional defensive end. He's quick off the line with light feet that can easily evade offensive tackles and consistently get to the quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great camp i am Blessed to receive MY FIRST offer from Concord University!!!🔴⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blessed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blessed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDCJohnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDCJohnson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ConcordFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ConcordFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Piper_Athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Piper_Athletics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPackard35?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPackard35</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachShort53?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachShort53</a> <a href="https://t.co/awr37FO58h">pic.twitter.com/awr37FO58h</a></p>&mdash; Mehki &quot;M&amp;M&quot; McLemore (@MehkiMcLemore26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehkiMcLemore26/status/1933685680158249267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1237592"],"_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-68509ccee3d0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Princeton DL [player_tooltip player_id='1237592' first='Riley' last='Bell'] is hard to miss in more ways than one and earned an offer from Concord at their prospect camp on Friday. In the 6'6 390 range, Bell sticks out like a sore thumb anywhere that he goes and has size that can't be taught. He can be a very good space filler at the next level as an interior defensive lineman, a role that he can excel at after further body and agility development. It's tough for a lot of high school offensive linemen to prevent him from getting penetration as a big, strong, and powerful athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> after a great camp and conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDCJohnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDCJohnson</a> i am blessed to have received my 2nd offer from concord university <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_Tanner23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mr_Tanner23</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTWhitt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTWhitt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPozPSHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPozPSHS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PSHSTigersFball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSHSTigersFball</a> <a href="https://t.co/AA6KK0Smnv">pic.twitter.com/AA6KK0Smnv</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1237592' first='Riley' last='Bell'] (2026) (@Rileybell7980) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rileybell7980/status/1933664008277491752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /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":"AJ Whisnant","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"215","_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":"Shelby (NC)","_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-68509ccee3dc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A prospect out of North Carolina that I liked was 2026 Shelby (NC) EDGE AJ Whisnant. He has an offensive line background, but at 6'0 215, has a much higher ceiling as an EDGE prospect. Whisnant displayed that potential and upside throughout the Concord Prospect Camp, showing he has raw ability that can be further developed and molded. He's quick in the short area and moves well, which gave bigger offensive linemen issues during 1-on-1s. Whisnant can develop into a future talented pass rusher in college. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great day at the Concord University camp I am BLESSED to say that I received my first offer today.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hopo125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hopo125</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HawkMgmt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HawkMgmt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dobson_collins7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dobson_collins7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachemery32?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachemery32</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Bark?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Bark</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDCJohnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDCJohnson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/omarporter1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@omarporter1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dscott43app1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dscott43app1</a> <a href="https://t.co/zhukWJsfao">pic.twitter.com/zhukWJsfao</a></p>&mdash; AJ WHISNANT (@whisnant_aj52) <a href="https://twitter.com/whisnant_aj52/status/1933668463538835458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1272161"],"_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-68509ccee3e1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Huntington DL [player_tooltip player_id='1272161' first='Jeremiah' last='Lyles'] is a prospect who we're high on, and you saw why at the Concord Prospect Camp. This was the second time seeing him in person this off-season, and Lyles has looked good both times. While he lacks some length, being an interior defensive lineman, he can get away with that, especially as he adds more mass to his frame. Lyles is explosive off the line with strength and power to utilize. Further growth in using his hands and developing some finesse pass-rush moves will benefit his game further in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time being coached by <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDCJohnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDCJohnson</a> and competing at the concord camp <a href="https://twitter.com/billyseals47?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@billyseals47</a> <a href="https://t.co/QfB0UI8LJv">pic.twitter.com/QfB0UI8LJv</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1272161' first='Jeremiah' last='Lyles'] (@JayLyles77) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayLyles77/status/1933658895756431547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /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":"Tylek Rucker","_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":"6'0u0022","_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":"Jefferson (GA)","_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-68509ccee3eae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Jefferson (GA) defensive lineman Tylek Rucker was one of the first athletes I took notice of at the Concord Prospect Camp on Friday. He immediately stood out from a physical standpoint with a strong, interior lineman build. That strength and power were evident during 1-on-1s as he overmatched guards and centers. I thought he had quality athleticism to utilize as well as a pass rusher who has some ability to redirect and change direction mid-rush. </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":"Carson Green","_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":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"300","_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":"John Handley (VA)","_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-68509ccee3f60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was the second time seeing 2026 John Handley (VA) DL Carson Green in person this summer, and I've liked what he's done both times. He's another interior defensive lineman who lacks length but is tailor-made for the nose guard position. His low leverage and wide frame can cause trouble for centers and guards if he stays under them. Green is a powerful bull rusher who does have some pass rush moves in his arsenal to utilize. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a Great time at Concord learned a lot ✅!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDCJohnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDCJohnson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Gleason15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Gleason15</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachsmith1507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachsmith1507</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCoachVIG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheCoachVIG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonCaldwell55?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MasonCaldwell55</a> <a href="https://t.co/JaYAM8NaCK">pic.twitter.com/JaYAM8NaCK</a></p>&mdash; Carson Green (@CarsonGreen57) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarsonGreen57/status/1933683398544933180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692169"],"_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-68509ccee3fbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A young 2028 prospect who wasn't on my radar before the Concord Prospect Camp but made a good first impression was Princeton's [player_tooltip player_id='1692169' first='Colby' last='Justus']. He has good early size in the 6'2 250 range that looked legit in person. Athletically, he has a head start on most 2028 interior defensive linemen with a 5.06 40 and 4.85 shuttle time. Justus is raw as a pass rusher and will continue to develop his hands and moves to utilize, but the raw athleticism and size are there to mold into a future top DL prospect in this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624429"],"_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-68509ccee4015"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've been anxious to get eyes on 2028 Wyoming East EDGE/DE [player_tooltip player_id='1624429' first='Grayson' last='Ashley'] as an athlete who we knew had talent but had yet to see film of. He flashed at the Concord Prospect Camp and looks the part physically in person. Ashley can make strides in his athletic testing numbers as he gets more experience, but I thought he moved well in his football moves. If he continues to grow physically, Ashley is someone who could have his hand in the dirt full time with some very good early size to develop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->