7 Defensive Linemen to Watch in 2025

<p>The 2025 season in the Natural State is a month away with Week Zero. There are hundreds of talented prospects in the class of 2026 and beyond. They can play at the next level, including FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO. Prep Redzone conducts thorough research and evaluation to uncover under-the-radar athletes poised to leave their mark on the upcoming season. Here are seven defensive linemen prospects for coaches and recruiters to add to the recruiting board.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1675928' first='Vincent' last='Stroud'] is going to breakout in 2025. He can be a mismatch. He utilizes his good burst off the snap to beat the OL on the edge or shoot inside. He employs his hands to swipe off their punches and pressure the pocket. His quickness and power allow him to consistently make plays at the LOS or in the backfield. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/vincentstroud23/status/1885873820373856590 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1678990' first='Billy' last='Moore'] has been on the grind this off-season. He displays solid upfield burst off the snap and engages with good hand placement. Moore can quickly shed and make plays in the backfield or at the LOS. Keep an eye on him. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.7 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BillyRay59865/status/1929417638846849340 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1324992' first='Cayden' last='Dye'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He's stout and will create penetration. He displays solid quickness off the LOS. He demonstrates good use of hands to create leverage. This allows him to quickly disengage from blocks and make plays in the backfield. Dye demonstrates strong upper and lower body strength to drive the OL back into the pocket. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CaydenDye/status/1915747791336518081 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1650019' first='Riley' last='Cox'] is a potential breakout candidate for the upcoming 2025 season. He displays a solid burst off the snap, with good pad level and hand placement to create leverage and maintain control. He is stout due to good lower body strength and core strength as he effectively dominates at the point of attack, making him a formidable presence against the run.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.8 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RileyC040809/status/1943783569815388645 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1656535' first='Isaiah' last='Beltran'] is another stout defensive tackle who's effective at clogging up interior running lanes. Beltran displays solid hand placement to create leverage off the snap and make plays at the line of scrimmage. He's a prospect to watch throughout 2025. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/D1B3LTRAN/status/1948060829519364437 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1529002' first='Damarion' last='Nellon'] is a young prospect to watch this upcoming season. He's a stout defensive tackle who could be a potential two-gap plug at the next level. Nellon utilizes solid use of hands off the snap to create leverage and shed quickly.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MalikNellon/status/1863102410522005859 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1679204' first='Braxton' last='Williams'] is a defensive tackle who is meant to defend the run game. He showcases solid lower-body strength, pad level, anchor ability, and hand placement for control. He can move laterally and beat the offensive linemen playside due to solid initial and lateral quickness. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AllredWill46635 </div></figure>

The 2025 season in the Natural State is a month away with Week Zero. There are hundreds of talented prospects in the class of 2026 and beyond. They can play at the next level, including FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO. Prep Redzone conducts thorough research and evaluation to uncover under-the-radar athletes poised to leave their mark on the upcoming season. Here are seven defensive linemen prospects for coaches and recruiters to add to the recruiting board.