2028 Rankings Update: Who Are Our Top DL In the State?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're back with more on our 2028 Rankings Update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're heading to the trenches and watching some of our top DL prospects across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You won't want to miss out on these guys, they've got tons of talent and huge seasons ahead- make sure you watch their film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1075805"],"_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","fullHeight":true,"anchor":"acf-block-68814c50e77a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1205371' first='Demarcus' last='Brown'] is a dominant DL prospect out of Williamson who's now our #1 DL and #1 overall prospect in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Brown is a star in the making. He has great size and plays with tons of speed, leverage, and strength to work around offensive linemen and create huge stops in the backfield. Brown is an every-down threat who dominates the run and can rush the passer really well.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Brown is extremely disruptive. He explodes off the snap, can fight off multiple blockers, and has the motor to make some incredible hustle plays. His pursuit and closing speed are super impressive to watch- it's super difficult for offensive lines to contain him.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last fall, Brown recorded 90 total tackles (46 solo, 29 for loss), 10 sacks, 20 hurries, 3 fumble recoveries, and one INT.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown currently lists offers from multiple top-tier P4 programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You've got to check out some of Brown's tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17845317/66d372237b281a7fd6ff581d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6881514dd35c5"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1261454"],"_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-68814c50e7842"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1261454' first='Cortez' last='Carr'] is a talented prospect out of Buckhorn who's now our #2 DL and #8 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Carr is an incredibly versatile defender who has spent time and made plays down on the line of scrimmage as a DE, and off-ball at LB. Carr can wreak havoc in the trenches- he explodes off the snap, is quick and overwhelms the OL across from him, and can create huge stops behind the line of scrimmage.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Although he's talented as a DL prospect, Carr impresses me even more with his skills at LB- he is terrific in pursuit and can fly around the field to make sideline-to-sideline plays against the run and pass.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carr had a massive freshman season, recording 81 total tackles (34 solo, 15 for loss), one sack, and one FF.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carr already has multiple schools at the next level sending offers his way- we're going to have to keep track of him this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure you catch some of his tape below</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20550089/6736278ff510c6c8ceeaec67' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6881514dd3615"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1261420"],"_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-68814c50e78ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1261420' first='Aiden' last='Lyles'] is a dominant DL out of Central who's landed as our #3 DL and #16 overall prospect in this update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Lyles is a disruptive force off the edge for Central- at 6'3 190, he has a great frame, is really explosive, and has tons of strength- all of which help him dominate the run and pass. Lyles is great at rushing the passer- he's quick off the snap and uses his speed and power to overwhelm blockers, consistently finding ways into the backfield to generate pressure and rack up sacks on quarterbacks.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Lyles is just as productive against the run- he seals off the edge, is terrific in pursuit, makes impressive hustle plays behind the line, and doesn't allow anyone to get past him and into the open field.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lyles is already generating interest from the next level, listing offers from Liberty and Sacramento State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Lyles' film, he's set up for a big career at Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20087579/671a68fdb828cbce3a2c112a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6881514dd3671"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680281"],"_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-68814c50e794b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1680281' first='Gabriel' last='Ervin'] is a powerful DL out of Gulf Shores who is now our #4 DL and #24 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'0 250, Ervin already has the size and athleticism to make some seriously impressive plays in the trenches. He plays with great leverage, has impressive strength/power, and can explode out of his stance to win matchups at the line of scrimmage.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ervin has already been generating attention from the next level, listing an offer from USF.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure you keep an eye on him this fall, he's set for a big second season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1146195"],"_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-68814c50e79cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1146195' first='Maleek' last='Billingsley'] is an up-and-coming DL out of Thompson who's now our #5 DL and #76 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Billingsley is a disruptive force in the trenches who flies into the backfield to make plays nearly every snap. He has great size and speed, explodes off the snap, and overwhelms OTs off the edge to collapse the pocket and shut down the run. Billingsley has some serious power and impressive leverage he uses to put offensive linemen on their heels and win matchups in the trenches nearly every snap- you don't want to have to line across from this guy.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm seriously impressed with Billingsley's skills in pursuit- he has a great motor and closing speed he uses to consistently hunt and take down the ball carrier all game long, no matter where he lines up pre-snap.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Billingsley's tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Maleekbill024/status/1880684469633654973","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Maleekbill024/status/1880684469633654973 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2028","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2406","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2446","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68814c50e86da"} /-->