PRZIA ’28 Rankings Update Position Breakdown: DL/EDGE

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2028 rankings received a massive update earlier this week as we grew the number of ranked players to 30 and added over 100 new names to our watchlist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To cover this update, Rob and I will be doing positional breakdowns featuring ranked and watchlist prospects. Next on the board is the DL/EDGE group, which is currently small but boasts some promising talent, including a top-5 prospect in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Full list&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/iowa/rankings/2028-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1038029"],"_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-6860a1144b53c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/JamesBarne47542" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JamesBarne47542)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defensive end [player_tooltip player_id='1038029' first='James' last='Barnett'] burst onto the scene with a strong freshman campaign for Iowa City West. The numbers won't pop out at you, but the tape certainly does with his aggressive, fast style of play. Barnett impressed with his speed coming off the snap and his lateral quickness while in pursuit of the ball carrier. James is very quick to shoot his hands and use them to rip/swim/etc his way through to the backfield. He has the strength to lock up with linemen and drive them off the ball with his powerful base. Good run stopper who can set the edge. James does a good job of keeping his pad level low and attacking with good leverage. James' game is still growing, but at this rate, I won't be surprised to see colleges start to drop some offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22657975/672fed7f0a2f5644f4e14a8e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6860a1144ba51"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1654755"],"_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-6860a1144bb18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/SadrWill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@SadrWill)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm keeping a close eye on Treynor's [player_tooltip player_id='1654755' first='Will' last='Sadr'] as he goes into fall, looking to take on a bigger role. Will jumped onto my radar this winter when he attended our PRZ showcase and displayed the upside he brings to the DL. I could see him playing as a "hand in the dirt" defensive end or lined up in a stand-up outside linebacker role, depending on how he continues to fill out his frame. He has good length, which helps him create separation when rushing the passer and bat away reaching linemen. There's still some green areas to Will's game, but he should develop into a fine prospect by his senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1583610"],"_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-6860a1144bbdb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/monk_landa10437" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@monk_landa10437)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sioux City East's [player_tooltip player_id='1583610' first='Landan' last='Monk'] is an up-and-coming defensive lineman who was able to earn some early varsity reps last season. Monk put up solid production with 28.5 tackles, .5 TFLs, and a 23-yard interception returned for a touchdown. As a freshman, Monk proved to be a dominating presence on the interior defensive line, capable of playing the 5 or 3 technique and head-up on the center, with the ability to plug gaps and apply pressure to the pocket. Landan is a strong player who can eat up blockers and break down double teams with the power in his base to anchor down and not give up ground. Landan uses his hands very well, wins the leverage battle, and keeps his feet moving while engaged with blockers. Big season in store for Landan this fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22840326/6727d99274039550a217644b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6860a1144bc32"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631113"],"_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-6860a1144bceb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/pontnack99" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@pontnack99)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Here's another sophomore defensive tackle to watch out for! Cedar Falls' [player_tooltip player_id='1631113' first='Peyton' last='Pontnack'] played for the Tigers' freshman team, where he was a stud at defending the run. Eventually, I could see Peyton play linebacker depending on how he continues to develop physically. Pontnack plays with high awareness and can track the ball very well even when engaged with blockers. Peyton is super quick to fire off the ball and keeps his trigger ready to shoot his hands and make powerful initial contact. Great pursuit and intense motor that you love to see from your defensive linemen. Add in that Peyton will be at a prospect factory like Cedar Falls for three more years, and the ceiling gets even higher!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23356633/66dcb52f6c13ae72e60cfe67' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6860a1144bd40"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure to follow&nbsp;<em>@PRZ_OscarG</em>&nbsp;for more news on Nebraska and Iowa HS recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->