2027 Missouri Defensive Line Additions and Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These Show Me State d-linemen created their fair share of disruption in 2025. The rankings will soon reflect accordingly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1324004"],"_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-69a5f3ec6dfa7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1324004' first='Khaelen' last='Kwi'] manned the interior for the 2025 Class 6 State Champions. Kwi has a massive nose guard body type with a big lower and skinny ankles relative to overall size. Athletically, he has some big man mobility but make no mistake, Kwi is a strength and power player here to disrupt the party. He has a bit of a bull in a china shop quality to him as he plugs up the inside run, blows up double teams, and creates a mess when he's in the backfield. This interior run stuffing nose will be making his way around to combines in the state, and just received his first offer in February.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2142843"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2142868,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69a5f3ec6e028"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2142843' first='Jack' last='Wooden'] has a long frame and added a good 15 pounds last year, now reporting a weight at 215. Plays off the edge in both 2 and 3 point stance, and flexes inside. Shoots off the ball. Has quicks and lateral explosivity. Plays with a high motor, strains in pursuit, has closing burst on the ball carrier. Wraps up as a tackler. Shows anticipation and quick trigger. Shows up on multiple special teams. Team Captain that produced at a high level two years in a row, highlighted by 73 tackles, 6 sacks, and a school record 19 TFL in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2142876"],"_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-69a5f3ec6e071"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2142876' first='Aaron' last='Henderson'] is a three sport athlete with a very long and lean frame with excellent arm length. Developing strength and physical maturity signals high growth potential. Henderson is an athlete, loose and bendy, redirects with lateral twitch, runs down the ball with above average speed as he strides in space. Uses those long arms at the line of scrimmage to create space against blockers and to disrupt the passing game. A highly active player, he plays sideline to sideline with very good motor. Broke out in 2025 with 45 tackles, 16 hurries, 9 sacks, 10 TFL, 4 PBU. Henderson is a high ceiling player for the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2142907"],"_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-69a5f3ec6e0b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2142907' first='Dezaveon' last='Williams'] was named First Team All State in 2025 after a highly productive junior season for LFL. Williams aligned at multiple positions all over the defensive front and racked up 105 tackles, 12 sacks, 23 TFL, 4 forced fumbles. Quick at the line, Williams often beats blockers with superior athletic ability and quickness, but also uses his long arms to his advantage. He plays a physical style of ball with plenty of attitude, energy and juice. This highly competitive DE loves to hit and craves contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2142932"],"_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-69a5f3ec6e0ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2142932' first='Camden' last='Towles'] is a multi-sport athlete who elevated his on-field production in his second year as an impact player to the tune of 88 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 10.5 sacks, 2 recovered fumbles and 1 forced in 2025. Towles appears with his hand in the dirt in multiple alignments inside and at end. There is an element of relentlessness in the way he goes to battle and finds himself around the ball in position to make plays because of it. Towles is a fighter and competitor, and could find himself playing on the interior at the next level depending on how his frame continues to evolve in the weight room.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->