These 2029 Defensive Linemen Could Be Special

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past week or so, four upcoming sophomore defensive linemen have piqued my interest when watching film and talking to other scouts. We're going to take a quick look at them today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2267403,"_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-6a762eda4fee1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2267403' first='Joseph' last='White'] doesn't have much tape yet, but from what I've gathered, he's very athletic and is a plus interior pass rusher. He's also a standout basketball player, consistently garnering MVP awards this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a great overall build for a freshman defensive tackle, and he performed very well at Virginia Union's football camp in June, showing off his pass-rushing skills in the 1-on-1 drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As long as he gets stronger and can anchor down against the run, he'll be an intriguing defensive tackle prospect for college coaches to keep an eye on going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/j_white51166/status/2065848491755159673?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/j_white51166/status/2065848491755159673?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608429"],"_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-6a762eda4ff75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1608429' first='Tremaine' last='Stevens'] is sort of a hybrid LB/DL for Oscar Smith who college coaches should have on their radar right now. He doesn't have much tape out there, but he has the potential to develop into a very solid player for one of the top high school programs in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a great build, and it's going to be interesting to see how much he'll be factored into the defensive game plan in 2026 for Oscar Smith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1787369"],"_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-6a762eda4ffe5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1787369' first='Ashton' last='Powell'] is incredibly impressive in both phases of the game. He's very powerful and can bullrush opposing guards and centers into the quarterback's lap with ease, and he's shown progress when it comes to hand fighting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Powell has also proven to be dominant at times against the run in limited action as a freshman, and he'll definitely be in the varsity DT rotation in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Powell's undoubtedly one of the more intriguing defensive tackles in the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2067834"],"_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-6a762eda50062"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2067834' first='Sam' last='Breen'] is incredibly long and has the potential to grow and develop into a legitimate pass rusher for [player_tooltip player_id='2067811' first='St.' last='John Paul the Great Catholic']. He has a lanky frame and decent athleticism, which bodes well for his growth trajectory throughout high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If he can work on his craft and gain 25-30 pounds over the next couple of seasons, he'll undoubtedly begin to garner some legitimate interest along the recruiting trail.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->