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Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman

Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
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Jared Luginbill
Jared Luginbill January 22, 2025 @ 06:05 PM
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Hudson Aultman
Hudson Aultman 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL/OL | 2026
OH
Carter Kessler
Carter Kessler 6'5" | 225 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Elijah Appleberry
Elijah Appleberry 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Bryce Brewster
Bryce Brewster 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Eckley Bridges
Eckley Bridges 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2026
OH
Parker Crim
Parker Crim 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Malachi Ervin
Malachi Ervin 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Royce Rogers
Royce Rogers 6'0" | 270 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
London Vickroy
London Vickroy 6'5" | 215 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Trent Merrell
Trent Merrell 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2026
OH
Elijah Durham-Smith
Elijah Durham-Smith 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Dominic Winton
Dominic Winton 6'3" | 280 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Jamarcus Whyce
Jamarcus Whyce 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Diondre Taylor
Diondre Taylor 6'1" | 265 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Michael Branch
Michael Branch 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
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<p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>Excellent length</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Good get-off</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Great bend</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Scheme fit-</strong> 4-3 Rush End</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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up</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Good burst</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Scheme Fit-</strong> 4-3 Rush End</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1163017"],"_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-678ec4a9be781"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>Strong at the point of attack<br><br>Heavy Hands<br><br>Plays with good pad level<br><br>Plays downhill<br><br>Scheme Fit- </strong>4-3 Strongside End</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182181"],"_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-678ec4a9be7d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>Good bull rush<br><br>Active 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hands and ability to shed<br><br>Scheme Fit-</strong> 4-3 Strongside End or Rush Tackle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1188228"],"_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-678ec4a9be85d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>Explosive off the snap<br><br>Active hands and explosive lateral and downhill movment<br><br>Great motor<br><br>Good finisher<br><br>Scheme Fit-</strong> 4-3 Rush Tackle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402328"],"_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-678ec4a9be8a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>Explosive off the snap<br><br>Able to shoot the gap<br><br>Strong hands to shed<br><br>Scheme Fit</strong>-4-3 Rush Tackle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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Louisville
Jamarcus Whyce

Jamarcus Whyce

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Jamarcus
Whyce DL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
270
HS
Trotwood Madison
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OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Good length Wide frame Stong bull rush Heavy hands to shed Scheme Fit- 4-3 NT or 3-4 End...
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State: Ohio
School: Trotwood Madison
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London Vickroy

London Vickroy

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 215
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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London
Vickroy DL
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
215
HS
Westerville South
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Excellent length Good get-off Great bend Scheme fit- 4-3 Rush End
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London Vickroy

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State: Ohio
School: Westerville South
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Buffalo
Malachi Ervin

Malachi Ervin

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 220
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Malachi
Ervin DL
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
HS
Pickerington North
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Good lateral movement Can dip and bend Comfortable hand in the dirt or standing up Good burst Scheme...
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Buffalo
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Malachi Ervin

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State: Ohio
School: Pickerington North
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Bowling Green
Elijah Durham-Smith

Elijah Durham-Smith

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Elijah
Durham-Smith DL
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
240
HS
Pickerington North
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Strong at the point of attack Heavy Hands Plays with good pad level Plays downhill Scheme Fit- 4-3...
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Bowling Green
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Elijah Durham-Smith

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School: Pickerington North
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Illinois
Parker Crim

Parker Crim

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Parker
Crim DL
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
235
HS
Elida
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Good bull rush Active hands and good at shedding Great motor Good awareness and gap sound Scheme Fit-...
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Illinois
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Parker Crim

State: Ohio
School: Elida
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Elijah Appleberry

Elijah Appleberry

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Elijah
Appleberry DL
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
240
HS
Trotwood Madison
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Thick Build Good burst off the ball Strong lower half and anchor Strong hands and ability to shed...
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Kent State
Eckley Bridges

Eckley Bridges

OH
DL/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 245
POS DL/EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Bridges DL/EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
245
HS
Hamilton
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Explosive off the snap Active hands and explosive lateral and downhill movment Great motor Good finisher Scheme Fit-...
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Kent State
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Eckley Bridges

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State: Ohio
School: Hamilton
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Kent State
Diondre Taylor

Diondre Taylor

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 265
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Diondre
Taylor DL
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
265
HS
Glenville
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OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Explosive off the snap Able to shoot the gap Strong hands to shed Scheme Fit-4-3 Rush Tackle
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School: Glenville
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Carter Kessler

Carter Kessler

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Carter
Kessler DL
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
225
HS
Shelby
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OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Great frame and length Strong at the point of attack Good awareness and ability to bat balls Can...
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School: Shelby
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Royce Rogers

Royce Rogers

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Royce
Rogers DL
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
270
HS
Springfield
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Violent at the point of attack Good hands Can throw blockers out of the way Scheme Fit- 4-3...
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Royce Rogers

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School: Springfield
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Michael Branch

Michael Branch

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Branch DL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
225
HS
Taylor
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Strong at the point of attack Good out wide and in space Plus Athleticism Affects the QB Scheme...
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Michael Branch

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School: Taylor
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Trent Merrell

Trent Merrell

OH
DL/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL/EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Trent
Merrell DL/EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
225
HS
Elyria Catholic
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Can play the run or pass Stout at the point of attack Good athleticism Good hands Scheme Fit-...
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Bryce Brewster

Bryce Brewster

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 245
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Bryce
Brewster DL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
245
HS
Taft
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Physical at the point of attack Strong anchor Able to take on lead blockers in the run game...
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Bowling Green
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State: Ohio
School: Taft
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Dominic Winton

Dominic Winton

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 280
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Dominic
Winton DL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
280
HS
Centennial
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Big frame Space eater Strong finisher Scheme Fit- 4-3 Nose Tackle
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Dominic Winton

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State: Ohio
School: Centennial
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Hudson Aultman

OH
DL/OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 270
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2026
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Hudson
Aultman DL/OL
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
270
HS
Olentangy Berlin
|
OH
Best Scheme Fits For Some Of Ohio’s Top 2026 Defensive lineman
Great frame with room to add good weight Good athleticism making him hard to block Strong anchor versus...
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