Dalhover is a high level defensive playmaker with a D1 skillset and the ability to play any position at the second level. 6’0” 215 lbs. he’s got a solid frame with good mass and plus athleticism that allows him to line up as an MLB, OLB, or work off the edge. Demonstrates three down value with his ability as a run stopper, pass rusher, and cover guy. Extremely quick to diagnose the play and locate the football. As a run stopper, he fills gaps decisively and is able to beat blockers with both his speed and strength. That natural power combined with his hand usage allows him to engage blockers and then shed contact to free himself up. Times his pass rush moves effectively to make a big impact as a blitzer, he takes hard angles and closes with speed to force QB’s off the spot. He’s able to matchup with slot receivers, TE’s, or running backs out of the backfield in coverage limiting separation and knocking down balls at the catch point. Racked up 81 total tackles as a sophomore with 13.5 tackles for loss. Still waiting on that first offer but checks all the boxes and should see a bump in recruitment this offseason.

The rising Junior is one of the more explosive and violent edge rushers/outside linebackers in this class across the state and is a highly instinctual thumper that plays downhill and is always around the ball. Pre-snap, he has a quick trigger and can knife into the backfield, takes good angles to ball carriers and packs a punch at the point of attack with closing speed and the proper angles off the edge. He flashes pass rush abilities with active hands and natural bend and shows he can redirect and scrape over the top before closing on the perimeter. Overall, a very high motor and explosive prospect, he is a FCS+ talent that should be drawing plenty of attention soon and is a key name to note this off-season.

Dalhover had 81 tackles, 13.5 for a loss, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble for Mission Viejo this season.

Dalhover has an advanced skill set for his class, and that was on display in the Diablos’ Week 0 win over Santa Margarita. He finished with four tackles in the game and each one was more impressive than the last. Dalhover has a knack for seeking out the ball carrier, and his closing speed stood out often in his season debut. His ability to shed blocks and get down hill shined in our viewing.