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Breakout Interior Defensive Lineman (2025-IL)

Breakout Interior Defensive Lineman (2025-IL)
Tyler Fortis at a PRzIL Showcase
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman April 15, 2024 @ 08:56 PM
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Thomas Klos
Thomas Klos 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL | 2025
IL
Brad Fitzgibbon
Brad Fitzgibbon 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL | 2025
IL
Tyler Fortis
Tyler Fortis 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL | 2025
IL
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Thomas Klos

Thomas Klos

IL
OL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 295
POS OL
CLASS 2025
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Thomas
Klos OL
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
295
HS
Fenton
|
IL
Breakout Interior Defensive Lineman (2025-IL)
Thomas Klos plays a vital role along Fenton’s offensive and defensive lines. Klos is a stout defensive tackle...
Written by Eric Bergman
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School: Fenton
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Tyler Fortis

Tyler Fortis

IL
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Tyler
Fortis DL
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
270
HS
Maine South
|
IL
Breakout Interior Defensive Lineman (2025-IL)
rnTyler Fortis has had a busy offseason with his recruiting, attending camps and junior day visits. Watching Fortis’...
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Eastern Illinois
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School: Maine South
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Robert Grant

Robert Grant

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 269
POS DL
CLASS 2025

Robert Grant

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Brad Fitzgibbon

Brad Fitzgibbon

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DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 250
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
250
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Marist
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IL
Breakout Interior Defensive Lineman (2025-IL)
Brad Fitzgibbon is the complete player for Marist. He boasts ideal size at 6’3.5″ and 280 pounds, coupled...
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Iowa
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