The Film Room: TN2027 Defensive Linemen

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Your highlights will always show who you are as a player, so that's why a lot of time is spent in the film room going in-depth with potential college prospects. We went back into the lab to look at some rising senior defensive linemen that we see upside with, including several guys mentioned below that are headed for the Power Four, D1 levels. </h2>     (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='1815536' first='Jayden' last='Agberodiola'] - Rockvale   Strengths: The first thing you recognize about Agberodiola when turning on his film is the size. This is a massive young man that eats up a lot of space in the middle, usually demanding double teams but he does well at getting off the blocks and finding the ball. The Rockets rising senior is hard to deal with due to his size but also because of his natural power and strength. Agberodiola is a powerful young man with strong hands that changes the line of scrimmage with ease. Besides his girth and overall strength, this Murfreesboro area big man is a solid athlete as well. Agberodiola is lite on his feet, showing nice lateral movements and easy moving hips. This guy is built like a nose tackle and a run stuffer, which he is but Agberodiola can get after the quarterback as well. He shows the ability to rush the backfield, especially in a one on one situation. The motor is strong too as Agberodiola shows he is willing to chase down the ball wherever it is and finish with violence. I see a future top level run stuffer here with Agberodiola but also someone that can provide the occasional pass rush as well.    Needed Development: I honestly don't know if Agberodiola needs a lot of development when it comes to improving himself in certain areas to get on the college radar. It's more so about continuing to enhance and increase his skill set further to eventually turn into the kind of player I think he can be. The power and size is already in place and the Rockets big man will no doubt continue to get stronger while forming his body when getting into a college system. Enhancing his athleticism and lower base agility and explosion would be areas that Agberodiola can get better and push his game to another level. If that can happen, this rising senior could develop into an All-Conference performer and potential NFL player.    College Potential: Word is out on this Mid-Tennessee product as Agberodiola has landed recent offers from Georgia, Maryland, Vanderbilt and others. I expect most of the Power Four programs to get on board with this guy and watch his offer list expand to over 30 before it's all said and done. Agberodiola is a bonafide Power Four guy that might work his way into being one of the top nose tackle prospects in the country. If the Rockets big man can increase his agility and explosion, becoming a top 100 national prospect is possible. I like the upside here with Agberodiola and his future on the next level and possibly beyond the collegiate gridiron.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/jagbero.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2123300" style="width:280px;height:auto" /></figure>   - - - - -    (DE/Edge) [player_tooltip player_id='1590238' first='Ryland' last='Harris'] - Germantown   Strengths: Coming to the greater Memphis area from Missouri last Fall to perform with the Red Devils, Harris had a strong debut year that displayed a variety of skills that translate to the college game. Sporting good size with room to add more weight, Harris works on the end where he can get after the passer using his quick first step and closing speed. Finding the football is something Harris does well. His motor allows that to happen as the Red Devils rising senior recognizes the play prior to the snap then chases down the ball without hesitation. You see pass rushing upside with Harris. He has the ability to play with his hand in the dirt or stand up off the edge. He tends to show a quicker step on film when standing up compared to his hands being on the ground. Harris moves and runs well. He displays nice bend with quick feet and the ability to chase down the ball from one sideline to the next. Harris is better suited right now to rush the backfield but shows upside in stopping the run. The Red Devils defender has a nice initial punch coming off the ball then disengages well to chase down the ball carrier.    Needed Development: The biggest area where I see needed enhancement is with his strength. Harris has some power but could do more work on the field with increased weight and added power. Doing that would help him succeed more in the run game while also having more power moves when rushing the passer. Increasing agility and speed can always help as well. Harris is a good athlete that I think has another level to his game if he can continue developing his explosion while adding in the needed power and weight.    College Potential: As things sit right now during these off-season months, I view Harris as a definite D1 guy that can boost his stock into Power Four status with continued development. He has the athletic skill set along with the size wanted to work on the end in college. The great thing I see about Harris is the fact that I feel he is still coming into his own and has yet to really touch his maximum capabilities. It will be interesting to see how he develops over the off-season and where his recruitment goes headed into summer camp season. Harris is certainly a “Top 100” in-state prospect right now that could move higher with enhancement in his body and his game.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/ryharris.jpg?w=700" alt="" class="wp-image-2123289" style="width:261px;height:auto" /></figure>   - - - - -    (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='1703375' first='Braylon' last='Warren'] - Collierville   Strengths: Warren is a beefy dude that eats up space in the middle, providing the ability to stuff the run while also providing the occasional pass rush. This guy is a versatile piece in the middle that could line up at nose or play the 3-tech due to his power, active hands and deceptive lower body mobility. The Dragons big man shows a nice mix of athleticism and power from the interior that opposing O-linemen have a hard time dealing with due to his high football intelligence. Warren uses his hands well while showing the knowledge in taking the right angles, shooting gaps and finding the ball on a consistent basis. This Memphis area big man might be one of the smartest D-linemen we have from the TN2027 class. Warren competes and plays hard, displaying the right kind of motor that college coaches want in their defensive tackles. His upper body power and strength is something that stands out to me as well. Once he gets into the creases, offensive lineman have a tough time blocking him due to his upper body strength. His film doesn't show a lot of run stuffing but I see a lot of upside for Warren in this area, especially working at nose tackle.    Needed Development: Moving into the off-season months, the biggest area Warren needs to work on is his lower half athleticism and explosion. While the Dragons big man moves well, he could be faster and more agile when coming out of his stance. Increasing the lower half could allow Warren to become tougher to block and more explosive coming off the ball. I think the pass rush is ahead of his ability to stop the run right now but the upside is certainly there to become formidable in that area. Warren is also a strong dude but I think he has another level to himself with his power while having room to add in more weight as well.    College Potential: It's hard to find big men on the defensive line with power, size and the ability to get into the backfield. Warren has that skill set and he still has levels to his game to go, especially with a strong off-season of development. This Memphis area product is a definite D1 guy but could work himself into Power Four status with enhancement in his body and game. Warren is a good kid too that works hard both on the field and in the classroom. His makeup as a football player and person is very appealing and I believe college coaches will recognize those traits and pursue this guy all the way leading into signing day.    - - - - -    (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='1896649' first='Djay' last='Denton'] - Antioch   Strengths: Denton goes both ways on the line for his Bears football squad but for college, his upside fits best on defense as an interior disruptor that shows upside at stopping the run as well as rushing the passer. What you like most about this Nashville area prospect when turning on his film is his athleticism and lower base agility. Denton moves well, showing an agile lower base and explosion that translates well to the next level. The Bears defensive tackle comes off the snap fast then uses active hands to work past blockers and into the backfield. Once he gets past the line, his closing speed takes over then finishes with violence. Potential is there for the Bears D-lineman to develop into one of the better interior pass rushers coming out of the TN2027 class. Denton is better suited right now as a 3-tech pass rusher but has the athletic lower half and quick feet to excel stopping the run as well. His upper body is built well. Denton has broad shoulders and a wide frame that can pack on more weight once into the college ranks. He also shows room for growth when it comes to his overall game, so Denton's best football days could be ahead of him.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/ddenton.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-1896668" style="width:230px;height:auto" /></figure>   Needed Development: Going into his senior campaign, the weight room is where Denton needs to live to fulfill his potential. The Bears big man is near 290 pounds at the moment but he carries his weight very well, telling me additional size can be added. As he brings in more size, Denton can become more dependable at the point of attack while also becoming a better run stuffer. While I like his technique, that's another area that can be tweaked and worked on throughout these off-season months.    College Potential: I can see a scenario down the road where a Power Four program likes this guy but I think Denton might need to aim for the D1 and FCS level right now. How he develops over the off-season will play a big part on where he lands on signing day. Gaining the weight is needed for Denton to reach his maximum capabilities. If he can do that while continuing to enhance his skill set, he might work his way into a Top 100 in-state prospect and a bonafide D1 guy.    - - - - -    (DL) [player_tooltip player_id='1880488' first='Luke' last='Stubblefield'] - Lincoln Co.    Strengths: A multi-year starter for his Falcons defense, Stubblefield is a versatile piece that I think could grow into multiple positions on the college stage. Looking at his junior film, you see Stubblefield take snaps on the inside at and defensive end. Depending on his growth through the coming and over time, I could see the Falcons senior growing into a 3-tech guy that could also slide outside when needed. He sports nice upper body strength and solid arm extension that helps him keep the point of attack. Stubblefield is a smart ball player that plays with good technique while reading the proper angles. When he comes off the snap, Stubblefield stays low and gains solid leverage. All those skills and traits point towards an interior tackle that works well versus the run. This is also a max effort guy that plays hard and gives everything he has. He has the body and frame to get bigger over time and fill out his potential inside. Stubblefield goes both ways for Lincoln Co. as their starting tight end. He works in-line mainly as a blocker with the occasional short area receptions.    Needed Development: Stubblefield has grown into his body a lot over the past year and a half but he still has tons of development to go. The biggest area of work that is needed is with his athleticism. The Falcons senior doesn't show anything overwhelming in the athletic department nor the explosion needed to contend on the big stage of college football. His overall athleticism, agility and speed is lacking at the moment. All that points further towards Stubblefield being better suited inside as a 3-tech, possible nose tackle but he must continue adding weight to contend on the interior.    College Potential: Unless tons of development and improvement is made over the next six months, Stubblefield appears headed towards the D2, NAIA level. That shouldn't deter him from working and pushing himself because I do see Stubblefield becoming a competent starter at defensive tackle due to his strength and technique sound game play. Everything sits on his shoulders to move his stock higher but a strong off-season from Stubblefield could do wonders with his college recruitment.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/lstubblefield.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2123303" style="width:264px;height:auto" /></figure>