2027 Rankings Risers: 5 Elite Defensive Linemen

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["668795"],"_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-686464325af99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harmon is one of the top prospects on the West Coast and is one of the more sought after defensive players across the region. He has the ideal build and length for the inside, and is an elite athlete with interior pass rush abilities, a powerful initial strike and can one or twp gap with effectiveness and line reset. He shows a high motor when pursuing backside, can destroy pullers and trappers and shows quick redirection and movement in space behind the line. The Inglewood product checks into our ranks as a top 3 player across the defensive line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197327"],"_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-686464325b006"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Currie is another one of the more sought after 2027 defenders across the country, and is a powerful interior rusher with tremendous hand violence and is stout against the run. He can quickly create knock-back, wins with both speed and power at the POA and moves very well for his size behind the line. He shows quick block recognition, can split double teams and wins one on one reps with ease. He has impressed at multiple stops this off-season against the best talent in the country and is a no-brainer high tier P4 level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1291235"],"_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-686464325b050"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Oaks Christian product can play anywhere along the defensive front and offers good position versatility as either an edge or defensive tackle. He is explosive off the ball, does a nice job using his length to choke out blockers before collapsing and has a variety of pass rush moves in his toolbox. He can hold the point/edge without losing ground, and has closing speed and the ability to take on pullers/double teams without losing ground. Overall, he is a very well balanced prospect against the run and pass and checks into our updated rankings as a top ten player at his position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["877001"],"_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-686464325b094"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Felila is one of the best true noses across the state, and is very strong at the POA with violent hands and a quick lockout. He is excellent against the run and tough to move from the inside. He shows the ability to quickly get off the ball and win with power rush moves and create interior pressure. Another defensive linemen that adds interior length, he should be a 15+ offer guy by the time it's all said and done. BYU, Oregon, Notre Dame, and UCLA have already offered heading into his Junior season and he has impressed at multiple stops already. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611425"],"_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-686464325b0da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson still has plenty of room to grow and develop heading into his Junior year, but has the ideal frame for the edge position at the next level and will continue packing on weight over the next two years. He is explosive off the ball with sudden twitch and active hands while showing good backside pursuit and is a high effort player. He is stout against the run and wins with leverage and a quick lockout and shows he can kick inside when needed. He checks into our rankings as a top 35 player at his position and just outside the top 300 overall in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->