The Five: Top Interior Run Stuffers

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Finding capable defensive tackles that play consistent ball against the run are hard to find but I think we have a few quality prospects within our senior class. Here we breakdown our top TN2027 prospects that stuff the run and bring a presence from the interior of the defensive line. </h2>     (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='1527497' first='Jamarkus' last='Pittman'] - MASE   - Standing 6'5 near 300 pounds, Pittman is a load in the middle of the line that opposing teams have a hard time dealing with due to his combination of athleticism and power. His strength shows up with his run stuffing as Pittman does a good job of shedding, getting to the ball quickly and shutting down the play. He is a good athlete that moves well for his size, showing the ability to move laterally and chase down the ball carrier. This Memphis area big man is a wide radius guy, a space eater that eats up blocks, paving the way for his backers to make tackles as well. Pittman is committed to Ole Miss but has just about every Power Four program in pursuit due to his upside and ability to make an impact from the interior of the defensive line.    - - - - -    (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='1815536' first='Jayden' last='Agberodiola'] - Rockvale   - College coaches have gotten enamored with this Murfreesboro area defensive tackle due to his potential to become an outstanding run stuffer on the next level. You can see why coaches like Agberodiola when breaking down his film. This is a wide based, powerful young man that takes on and sheds blocks well then shows the lower base mobility chasing down the ball. The Rockets senior has strong hands that allows him to drive back his man and disrupt rushing lanes. Agberodiola displays explosive flashes on film that both work in stopping the run while also rushing the passer. Potential is there for this 6'3 big man that develops into a top level nose tackle in college that has a shot at extending his career into the pro game one day.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/jagbero2.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2151475" style="width:236px;height:auto" /></figure>   - - - - -    (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='2116601' first='Sinai' last='Dikisongele'] - Lakeway Christian    - Miami Ohio recently became the first offer for this East Tennessee defensive tackle but they won't be the last as Dikisongele is dripping with upside while sporting the physical look and size to contend on the big stage of college football. Dikisongele is a good athlete in the middle that comes off the blocks fast and gets into the backfield to disrupt both the pass and  the run. This is a strong dude with a wide upper body that opposing blockers have a hard time keeping in front. Once he detaches from the block, Dikisongele moves fast towards the ball and wraps up the runner with violence. His ability to stuff the run is a high value trait that should only become more potent as Dikisongele continues to mature and grow into his game.    - - - - -    (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='1703375' first='Braylon' last='Warren'] - Collierville   - Warren made an impact in his first year with the Dragons last Fall, establishing himself as the team's top run stuffer and someone that can provide the occasional pass rush as well. Standing 6 '2, near 300 pounds, Warren is a compact, physical competitor that stacks blocks well, showing good leverage and the ability to drive his man into the backfield. The Dragons senior displays good lateral movements when chasing down the ball carrier. He does need to become more agile and explosive but I see strong potential with Warren as a college nose that eats up blocks. College interest and offers have already floated towards Warren and I think his stock will continue to rise as coaches work with him this summer and watch him perform in the Fall.    - - - - -    (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='866728' first='Matthew' last='Newberry'] - Nash. Christian   - A key piece in last year's title run for the Eagles, Newberry is an intriguing prospect that goes both ways and could be viewed as an O-lineman by some but I like his upside best on defense as an interior disruptor that could be excellent against the run game. Standing 6 '3 290 pounds, Newberry has the size needed but also the athleticism that allows him to come off the blocks well and uses his initial quickness to get into the backfield. Newberry has a broad upper body that allows him to eat up blocks but he displays good hand work to release and chase down the ball. He does need continued growth and experience playing the nose but I like the upside with Newberry and his potential to become an outstanding run stuffer.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/121-Matthew-Newberry.png?w=836" alt="" class="wp-image-2103289" style="aspect-ratio:1.1206516381747906;width:293px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: NCS DL [player_tooltip player_id='866728' first='Matthew' last='Newberry'] at a Prep Redzone camp.</figcaption></figure>   - - - - -    Five More to Follow ……(<a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/prospects/player-database/?player_name=&high_school_name=&class%5B%5D=2027&position%5B%5D=DL&commitment=" id="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/prospects/player-database/?player_name=&high_school_name=&class%5B%5D=2027&position%5B%5D=DL&commitment=">#TN2027 Defensive Line Database</a>)   (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='2132227' first='Christian' last='Lillard'] - Pearl Cohn: Transferring to play his senior with the Firebirds, Lillard brings a nice mix of pass rushing and run stuffing to the defensive line that translates well to the next level. This guy comes off the snap well, showing quick footwork and active hands that gets him into the backfield quickly to chase down the ball carrier. He is a tad undersized at 6'1 but Lillard makes up for it with athleticism, leverage and power.    (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='1617402' first='Lex' last='Winfree'] - White Co.: Winfree is an interesting prospect that is sitting under the radar right now but has the physical tools and upside to become a starting defensive tackle in college. The Warriors senior is a good athlete for his size but also brings girth and a wide based body to the middle that shows potential in taking double teams. If Winfree can continue getting bigger and stronger while maintaining his athleticism, he could develop into an impact player in college.    (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='1651726' first='Donavon' last='Hunt'] - Briarcrest Chrst.: This Memphis area prospect needs time to pack on additional weight but I see upside with Hunt at being a solid run stopper on the collegiate gridiron. The Saints big man has good arm length with a wide upper frame that could excel at pushing back blockers or being able to stack them. Hunt is a good athlete too that can provide the occasional pass rush. It's a long term, big payoff thing with Hunt but I see a prospect that could be worthy of developing into a strong run stopper.    (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='1654146' first='Kason' last='Boswell'] - Gallatin: Even though Boswell is built more like a 3-tech guy right now, I see potential with him adding weight and becoming a force against the run. You see flashes of this on film with his ability to get off the blocks well and into the backfield. The Green Wave big man shows good bend and the ability to stay low along with a frame that can pack more weight. Boswell is undersized at 6 '0 but if he gets bigger and stronger, run stuffing potential resides inside this Mid-Tennessee product.    (DT) [player_tooltip player_id='1583156' first='Mylan' last='Morris'] - Marshall Co.: Morris looks the part of a college run stuffer. The way his body is built and how he performs speaks towards his potential as a run stuffing nose tackle in college. The Tigers senior is a compact guy that holds up well on blocks. Morris has the strength to stand up blockers and open lanes for his backers to make tackles. He does need to enhance his athleticism and get quicker off the ball but his body build and strength plays up well at nose on the college level.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/kboswell.webp?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2155773" style="width:273px;height:auto" /></figure>