Defensive Lineman Making Major Moves in 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which previously ranked defensive lineman made the biggest jumps up the board in our latest update?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1791849' first='David' last='Hill'] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #43<br>Current Ranking: #21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill is a 6'3” 300 pound defensive tackle.&nbsp; Powerful, athletic, and skilled interior pass rusher.&nbsp; Good up and over move.&nbsp; Physical at the point of attack.&nbsp; Stout vs the run taking on the block and making the tackle.&nbsp; Pursues the ball well.&nbsp; Gets a push into the pocket.&nbsp; Plays with a very good motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335328' first='Corey' last='Randolph'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #252<br>Current Ranking: #22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Randolph is reeling in offers this offseason.&nbsp; The 6'3” 295 pound defensive lineman has a lot of helium. The defensive tackle is an explosive run stuffer with quickness off the snap.&nbsp; Powerful with his hands.&nbsp; Sheds blocks and makes the tackle.&nbsp; Extremely good athlete that could also be a highly ranked prospect on the offensive side as a offensive tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1304474' first='Tommy' last='Riordan'] (Hinsdale Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #32<br>Current Ranking: #23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riordan is strong at the point of attack.&nbsp; Cn play up and down the line effectively.&nbsp; Like how he pursues the ball with closing speed.&nbsp; Movement skills are almost like a linebacker as a defensive lineman.&nbsp; Gets off the snap super quick and has a great knack for shedding blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335224' first='Caleb' last='Brown'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #28<br>Current Ranking: #24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is a super productive 6'2” 255 pound defensive tackle from East St. Louis.&nbsp; Effective as a three technique defensive tackle along with playing as a five technique out of the edge.&nbsp; He is so quick getting in the backfield with his burst off the line and throwing defenders aside.&nbsp; Powerful with his hands.&nbsp; Can bull rush, but is at his best using his hands to get off the blocker and pursing the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1115779' first='John' last='Breton'] (Hinsdale Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #80<br>Current Ranking: #41</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breton made a big move up the board after a strong junior campaign.&nbsp; The 6'3” 215 pound defensive end brings speed and a plethora of pass rush moves off the edge.&nbsp; Gets in the backfield on a consistent basis for TFLs and sacks.&nbsp; Technically sound player that plays with good leverage and balance.&nbsp; Brings down running backs in space consistently.&nbsp; Speed to the ball is like a linebacker in pursuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1344857' first='Lamar' last='Winfield'] (Providence Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #78<br>Current Ranking: #52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'2” 240 pound defensive lineman is quickly becoming one of my favorites to watch in this class.&nbsp; He was&nbsp; monster in the state championship game we saw.&nbsp; Very athletic defensive end that is good against both the run and pass.&nbsp; Takes on blocks, sheds them, and makes the tackle.&nbsp; Powerful with his hands.&nbsp; Pursues down the line against the run.&nbsp; Transfers speed to power and is relentless.&nbsp; Going to be an impactful player at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1115378' first='Jeremy' last='Harris'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #213<br>Current Ranking: #80</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is a strong and stout 6'0” 300 pound nose tackle that continued to grow on us throughout the season.&nbsp; Plays low to the ground and moves interior offensive lineman while making plays against the run inside.&nbsp; Can push the center back into the pocket against the pass.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='616736' first='Gregory' last='Bell III'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #169<br>Current Ranking: #85</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bell is another slightly undersized defensive tackle at 6'0” 290 pounds that like Harris continued to impress as a junior with his production and impact game in and game out.&nbsp; Nose guard that gets in the backfield with his raw power blowing up interior offensive lineman.&nbsp; Just throws dudes like rag dolls!&nbsp; Stuffs vs the run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->