Who’s Next Exposure Camp: Defensive Linemen That Impressed

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Redzone Who's Next Exposure Camp hosted more than a few impressive defensive linemen who have the attributes and traits you look for in a college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, I spotlight some of the top DLs I saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2092788"],"_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-69b1c7d732f5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2092788' first='Elijah' last='Tuilaepa'] shined at the Who's Next Exposure Camp and was named Defensive/DL MVP. He seems to be wise beyond his years when it comes to maneuvering around opponents, and he utilizes both his size and quickness to get to the QB. I was also a fan of the way he was locked in and competed, as it was evident that he wanted to make his mark. Tuilaepa posted quality numbers in the combine testing portion as well. He placed 13th overall in the L-Drill at 7.66 seconds. And had the 25th best broad jump, at 6'10. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2141779"],"_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-69b1c7d732fcb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bentley Cunningham was a force out there this past weekend. He leverages his frame, strength, and physicality to overpower opponents and can shove them straight back or spin around them if needed. He also seems to have good instincts and doesn't mind going up against slightly taller opponents (in fact, he had some success against them). In the testing portion, he ran a 5.68 40 and had a broad jump of 6'3. He'll certainly be an edge rusher to watch out for in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Also named a DL MVP</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2108989"],"_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-69b1c7d733060"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2108989' first='Brady' last='LeBowsky'] towered over just about everyone on Saturday. He is a legit 6'2 and has shoulders that give him a real upper hand when it comes to beating his opponent. His lower body also gives him a good foundation, and he isn't the type of player that gets pushed backward. Considering he has another four years to keep honing his skills and becoming even stronger, he has some real upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2120966"],"_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-69b1c7d7330a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2120966' first='Malakai' last='Valenzuela'] has the twitchiness to really get off the line with explosiveness. He wastes no motion, and it was evident that he's a very fluid athlete for a DL. He also gave great effort in every drill that I watched and went toe to toe with some truly big guys. Beyond his performance in the skills portion, he had solid numbers in testing, running a 5.26 40 (good for 18th), and he had a 5.17 time in the Pro Shuttle (good for 28th).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2119025"],"_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-69b1c7d73301a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2119025' first='Kai'luka' last='Kalilimoku'] made his presence felt at the Who's Next Exposure Showcase with his height, reach, and overall athleticism. He is 6'2 and weighs in at over 220, making him an almost impossible player to stay in front of. He can toss defenders to the side, or he can bulldoze them. He also notably ran a 5.32 in the 40 (good for 22nd) and had the 8th-best broad jump at 8 FT. With all of that said, I think he's built to succeed as he heads to high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->