2025 Rankings Newcomers: Tight End & D-Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone North Carolina recently updated their Class of 2025 Rankings, and several players were added to the rankings after strong senior seasons! This article will focus on selected Tight Ends and Defensive Linemen added in this update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1334042"],"_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-6781b71ebc04a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caleb has a great physical frame that excited college coaches for what his potential could be on the next level. This past season, Caleb had some good production with 37 catches for 512 yards and 3 touchdowns. Caleb has good speed in the passing game to win matchups against linebackers, and obviously his height is an advantage against smaller defensive backs. Caleb has room to get stronger as an in-line blocker, but a smart college will see his potential and give him a chance to develop into a steal for their program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1332319"],"_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-6781b71ebc0ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skyz is a strong interior defensive lineman who did a great job slowing down the running games of the Blue Devils' opponents while providing some pass rush from the middle of the defensive line. Skyz had 74 total tackles this past season, including 15 tackles for loss and 5 sacks. On top of that, his presence allowed the talented Blue Devils linebackers to flow freely and make a ton of tackles themselves. Skyz's main strength though is his run stopping ability, with a quick get off and good hand usage he is able to penetrate, shed blocks, and make some plays in the interior run game. His size will limit opportunities, but there are schools that would benefit from him on the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1449648"],"_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-6781b71ebc0f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The first thing I like about Michael is his 4.13 GPA he lists on his Twitter profile, that is really impressive. On the field, Michael had a strong season with 104 tackles and 7 sacks. Michael has some college interest, but only one offer at the moment. Michael's strength is his excellent first step at the snap. His burst gives him an advantage on slower offensive linemen - there are several times where he is untouched into the backfield because of his speed off the snap. Michael then shows good closing speed to get to the ball, and good tackling technique to finish plays off in the open field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1545875"],"_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-6781b71ebc140"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With 102 tackles and 15 sacks this past season, Jordyn was a highly productive player for a very good Dudley team. When I saw him live, I thought he was a strong nose tackle who simply could not be moved in the running game. Jordyn is an anchor who can set the strength of the defense up front. His pass rush ability simply comes from his incredible strength and literally pushing the pocket right up the middle of the offensive line. Colleges are just now seeing his talent - in the last two days, Jordyn has picked up offers from Elizabeth City State and Allen University. I think more opportunities will come his way, as he is a player who is ready to come in and contribute early on the right level in college football. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->