Trench Talk Tuesday: Defensive Line Breakout Candidates

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680138"],"_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-6a1f5d5b0e4c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayne plays interior defensive lineman for Riverdale Ridge. His athleticism catches offensive lines off guard and he thrives. Measures in a 6'0 230-pounds. Last season, he had 35 total tackles (18 solo, 17 assisted), 9 TFL, 8 sacks, with 1 fumble recovery. Jayne displays good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, change of direction, good speed, and balance. Very good initial quickness, exploding out of his stance and creating contact first. Very good hand strength and hand speed to grab his opponent. Uses his very good knee bend and flexibility to out leverage his opponent. Very good strength. Uses his very good get off and block shedding ability to release from the OL to make the play. He's consistently disrupting plays with his pass rush ability. Strong tackler with relentless pursuit. With a strong camp season and a big season ahead look for him to start getting more offers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2145390"],"_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-6a1f6287464ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ragan shows a lot of potential so far at his time at Basalt. Last season, the 6'4 220-pounds edge rusher had 49 total tackles (7 solo, 38 assisted), 9.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 19 QB pressures, 1 FF, 6 FR (1 returned for a touchdown). He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good balance, and speed. Very good bend around the edge with his flexibility and balance. Ragan maintains a low pad level and uses his hand speed to engage first. Uses his very good strength to rip through blocks, collapsing the pocket, and attacking the QB. A powerful bull rush and a smooth swim move are in his arsenal. Very good get off and block shedding skills too. Very good pursuit. Ragan is an exciting prospect to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1209006"],"_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-6a1f62874654f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kempfer measures in at 6'0 210-pounds. He can play as an interior defensive line or edge rusher. Last season, he had 36 total tackle (15 solo, 21 assisted), 1 TFL, 1 sack, 2 QB pressures, with 1 pass deflection. Kempfer has good athleticism due to his good speed, lateral quickness, good acceleration, and balance. Good quickness out of his stance with good hand speed. Very good hand placement and good hand strength. Kempfer uses his speed and strength to get underneath opposing lineman and create pressure on the QB. Good swim moves and a good bull rush too. Good tackling. Very good pursuit with very good competitive toughness. Consistently chases after the ball carrier, helps teammates finish tackles, and plays through the whistle. Prime breakout candidate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124003"],"_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-6a1f6287465d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryan measures in at 6'2 180-pounds playing edge and running track. Last season, he had 50 total tackles (7 solo, 43 assisted), 2 TFL, with 3 sacks. Ryan has good athletic ability due to good lateral quickness, speed, acceleration, and balance. Demonstrates a good initial quickness. Ryan has good bend due to his good flexibility and balance. Good initial quickness and good hand speed. Uses his very good hand strength to rip through blocks and attack the backfield. He has a good swim move and bull rush to achieve this as well. Uses his good get off speed and block shedding to disengage and get the tackle. Good pursuit. Doesn't stop till the play is finished. I'm intrigued to see how he does this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1330913"],"_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-6a1f628746646"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Young plays defensive tackle measuring in at 6'1 205-pounds. Last season, he had 51 total tackles (15 solo, 36 assisted), 17.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 4 QB pressures, 3 FF, with 1 FR. Young displays good athletic ability due to good lateral quickness, acceleration, and solid speed. Good quickness out of his stance with good hand speed. Very good hand strength and strength to combat offensive linemen. Good get off and block shedding. Young will bulldoze his way through double blocks and attack the backfield. He was living it last season. Good tackling with very good pursuit. I'm very intrigued to see how he ups his game this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->