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NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Line Class Look?

NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Line Class Look?
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Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards December 4, 2025 @ 12:16 PM
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Ajani Mckenzie
Ajani Mckenzie 6'0" | 234 lbs | DL | 2029
AR
Bentley Harlan
Bentley Harlan 5'11" | 200 lbs | DL/OL | 2029
AR
Brice Mitchell
Brice Mitchell 6'1" | 250 lbs | DL | 2029
AR
Carter Criswell
Carter Criswell 5'10" | 230 lbs | DL | 2029
AR
Michael Sims
Michael Sims 6'0" | 270 lbs | DL/OL | 2029
AR
LaMarcus Gaston
LaMarcus Gaston 5'10" | 265 lbs | DL | 2029
AR
Emarion Moorehead
Emarion Moorehead 6'1" | 275 lbs | DL | 2029
AR
Kaleb Holliman
Kaleb Holliman 6'1" | 270 lbs | OL/DL | 2029
AR
Levi Newman
Levi Newman 6'1" | 200 lbs | DL/OL | 2029
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>POST-SEASON UPDATE:</strong> We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2029 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2029 defensive line with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position within each class, as well as other relevant segments. For the defensive line, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2029","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2406","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6931053a5c4a6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622356"],"_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-6931053a5e29a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1622356' first='Kaleb' last='Holliman'] is going to be a factor throughout his high school career. His length for his age makes him a significant factor in both run-and-pass situations. He plays with a high motor and consistently creates pressure in the pocket. He's dynamic and quick at all phases. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kalebwwjd/status/1988034677039395267?s=20","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/Kalebwwjd/status/1988034677039395267?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1703798"],"_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-6931053a5e30b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1703798' first='Michael' last='Sims'] is going to be a force for Sylvan Hills. I expect him to continue his dominance next season. He displays a good burst off the LOS. He demonstrates good hand placement and pad level, allowing him to read and shed blocks. Sims can bull rush effectively with active feet and lower body power to create pressure. He's a pancake machine offensively and will displace defenders to create running lanes. Add him to your recruiting board. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MSims5535/status/1971633447916732778?s=20","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/MSims5535/status/1971633447916732778?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1921715"],"_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-6931053a5e365"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1921715' first='Bentley' last='Harlan'] may be small in stature for a normal defensive lineman, but his quickness is a factor. He displays solid quickness off the snap and the ability to shed quickly at the POA. Harlan is someone to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/bharlan3333/status/1984800898972074188?s=20","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/bharlan3333/status/1984800898972074188?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1923822"],"_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-6931053a5e3bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1923822' first='Ajani' last='Mckenzie'] lands at number 12 overall. He displays solid upfield burst off the snap. McKenzie utilizes his hands well to create leverage and shed, and utilizes his high motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AjaniMcKenzie5/status/1989186796916519378?s=20","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/AjaniMcKenzie5/status/1989186796916519378?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1536232"],"_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-6931053a5e410"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1536232' first='Levi' last='Newman'] plays with a high motor to create pressure and chase down ball carriers. Newman can play on both sides of the trenches with his quickness and work ethic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 3.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LeviNewman55/status/1989098999014650201?s=20","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/LeviNewman55/status/1989098999014650201?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE LINEMEN:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='1651663' first='Emarion' last='Moorehead'] (Little Rock Mills)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='1654091' first='LaMarcus' last='Gaston'] (Fort Smith Northside)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id='1818737' first='Brice' last='Mitchell'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='1718505' first='Carter' last='Criswell'] (Conway)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

POST-SEASON UPDATE: We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2029 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2029 defensive line with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position within each class, as well as other relevant segments. For the defensive line, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:

Kaleb Holliman

Kaleb Holliman

AR
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 270
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2029
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Kaleb
Holliman OL/DL
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
270
HS
Greenbrier
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NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Line Class Look?
Kaleb Holliman is going to be a factor throughout his high school career. His length for his age...
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School: Greenbrier
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Michael Sims

Michael Sims

AR
DL/OL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2029
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Michael
Sims DL/OL
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
270
HS
Sylvan Hills
|
AR
NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Line Class Look?
Michael Sims is going to be a force for Sylvan Hills. I expect him to continue his dominance...
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School: Sylvan Hills
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Bentley Harlan

Bentley Harlan

AR
DL/OL
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 200
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2029
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Bentley
Harlan DL/OL
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
200
HS
Lake Hamilton
|
AR
NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Line Class Look?
Bentley Harlan may be small in stature for a normal defensive lineman, but his quickness is a factor....
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State: Arkansas
School: Lake Hamilton
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Ajani Mckenzie

Ajani Mckenzie

AR
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 234
POS DL
CLASS 2029
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Ajani
Mckenzie DL
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
234
HS
Robinson
|
AR
NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Line Class Look?
Ajani Mckenzie lands at number 12 overall. He displays solid upfield burst off the snap. McKenzie utilizes his...
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School: Robinson
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Levi Newman

Levi Newman

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DL/OL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2029
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Levi
Newman DL/OL
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Cabot
|
AR
NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Line Class Look?
Levi Newman plays with a high motor to create pressure and chase down ball carriers. Newman can play...
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