WEEK 8 Review: Defensive Linemen To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time to give the Big Fellas some recognition as high school football coverage has been swamped with skill players and quarterback standouts. Throughout the week following Friday HS Football Game Day, Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will be highlighting some of the standouts and notable performances from the weekend and we will now be listing Lineman Standouts. Teams around the state kicked off week six and there were certainly some Notable Standouts to note.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note: If you feel we missed a prospect or have a notable prospect that is worth mentioning, <strong>DM me @RealNews102.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='404609' first='Jawaun' last='Campbell'] | DL | 2024 | Walton | @CampbellJawaun</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: 68 total tackles, 5.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 INT</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>A versatile and athletic defensive lineman</em> prospect who's<em> found himself in the opponent's backfield and his own this season being used as a full back. He's on track for nearly 100 total tackles this season and that's because he's a beast off the edge that can use his hands and surprising quickness to cause problems. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15445552/652b7d800661450718e65e3d"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15445552/652b7d800661450718e65e3d</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Dean Jee Jr | EDGE | 2025 | Sumner | @DeanGee24</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'2, 215-pounds&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: 3.5 Sacks, 13 QB Hits/Hurries, 5 TFLs 10 Total tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR and 1 tipped punt</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>A rising sophomore for Sumner High has put together some recent notable performances and made an impact in the backfield from the trenches. He's a decent framed EDGE at 6'2, 215 pounds with time to add weight and work on technique.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/deangee24/status/1710852647396217292?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/deangee24/status/1710852647396217292?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Gregory Thomas | DE | 2025 | Pinellas Park | @TankThomas16</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'1, 185-pounds</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: 68 total tackles, 34.0 TFL, 11.0 sacks&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>A tackle-for-loss</em> machine, if the Max Preps numbers are correct he has to be leading the state in TFLs (34). Thomas is another productive EDGE piece and a sure tackler that puts pressure on the QB and can be effective in run-stop<em> defense. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16913349"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/profile/16913349</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jaylen Evans | DT | 2024 | Lake Gibson | @JaylenE4412</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: 34 total tackles, 10.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Evans has proved to be one of the top defensive tackles and best available 2024 prospects in the Polk area with double-digit tackles for loss through week 8. He's a 6'3, 250-pound versatile lineman who can cause havoc on opposing offensive lines. College coaches, check the film. He's a good upside prospect with room to add weight. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1704479798754492623?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1704479798754492623?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Mike Brown | DT | 2024 | Fort Meade | @mike_brown62</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: 28 total tackles, 5.0 TFL</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Brown is a defensive tackle who's</em> had some quality production for Fort Meade this season as he sets the tone in the trenches. He has a monster build with good hand work. A build-on prospect who<em> has time to develop his frame and get his technique right to be a problem. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/mike_brown62/status/1708864593227870239?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/mike_brown62/status/1708864593227870239?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Best of the rest:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1212057' first='Andrew' last='Hines'] | DE | 2025 | Tohopekaliga | @REAL_AndrewRH</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats: 66 total tackles, 13.0 TFL, 8.0 sacks</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/real_andrewrh/status/1708593796273914210?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/real_andrewrh/status/1708593796273914210?s=&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1143144' first='Riley' last='Cooper'] | DT/RG | 2026 | Santa Fe | @RileyCo91361498</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'1, 280-pounds</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats:&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18157125/652c5eab02bb7306a40f9ee2"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18157125/652c5eab02bb7306a40f9ee2</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Ji'Koi Highsmith | DE | 2027 | Archbishop McCarthy | @JiKoiHighsmith</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'2, 190-pounds</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 stats:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Tackles: 25, QB Hurries: 25, TFL: 5, Sacks: 3.5, PD: 2, FR: 1, FF: 3</em></strong><strong><em>Hudl: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20357665"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/profile/20357665</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->