Santa Margarita Defensive Linemen Shine at Giant Skillz Showcase
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The Giant Skillz National Showcase camp was held in San Juan Capistrano over the weekend and some of the top linemen in the nation were on hand. Santa Margarita had several linemen at the event on both sides of the…
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Continue ReadingThe Giant Skillz National Showcase camp was held in San Juan Capistrano over the weekend and some of the top linemen in the nation were on hand.
Santa Margarita had several linemen at the event on both sides of the ball. The Eagles are losing Ohio State signee Hero Kanu Hero Kanu 6'5" | 295 lbs | DL Santa Margarita Catholic | 2022 State CA and USC PWO signee Kilian O’Connor Kilian O’Connor 6'2" | 285 lbs | OL Santa Margarita Catholic | 2022 State CA , but the Eagles have a crop of young players ready to go.
Here are some of the Eagles who impressed me on defense.
Gage Burnett Gage Burnett 6'1" | 230 lbs | LB Santa Margarita Catholic | 2024 State CA , 2024
Burnett transferred to Santa Margarita from Servite where he was the best edge rusher on the team. He was one of the fastest edge rushers at the event and was beating some of the top tackles at the event. He was a late addition to the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase in January and performed well there. He will be a crucial part of the Santa Margarita defense this year.
Thank you @giant_skillz for the great work this weekend! Also shoutout to @GregBiggins for showing love to the men in the trenches! A few clips from today below ⬇️ @247Sports @SMCHS_Football pic.twitter.com/O5lTQGb3aj
— Gage Burnett (@GageCBurnett) February 21, 2022
Nicholas Johnson, 2023
Johnson was the defensive lineman MVP at the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase and has been putting in work this offseason. He is lengthy but under 200 pounds and he knows how valuable this offseason in the weight room is for him. He is very fast and does a good job using his inside arm to hit the tackle’s shoulder and knock him off balanced. Kanu raved about him at the Stock Up Showcase and he has the tools to get some late offers if he continues to put on size.
https://twitter.com/NicholasJ05/status/1495608130494812162?s=20&t=ASu41OwRUn6qC3Jm55yn_A
Tyler Parker Tyler Parker 6'0" | 295 lbs | DL Crean Lutheran | 2025 State CA , 2025
Parker is one of the most confident young defensive linemen I’ve come across and for good reason. He compared himself to Aaron Donald on Twitter recently. He does have very strong hands and can beat you with multiple swim and rip moves. He is a wrestler which I like because it teaches you to make quick decisions and improvise quickly with your body and mind. A lot of the interior defensive linemen want to be ends who speed rush, but Parker knows he is a nose tackle and embraces it. He competed with some great upperclassmen linemen with his strength. He could be a national recruit in the next year or two.
I told Them “I’m the best” and you best believe I proved that in front of @GregBiggins @RTaylorFBscout | @Giantskillz_RML @PPIRecruits @BCollierPPI @CoachNua @CoachRouz @Coach_TimHolt @latsondheimer @adamgorney @coach_meat @BDPRecruiting @Jeremey_FSU @IAMKLEMM IM JUST A FRESHMAN pic.twitter.com/xfK0LqdSM9
— Tyler Parker (TP) (@iam_tylerparker) February 21, 2022
Jaden Williams Jaden Williams 6'3" | 215 lbs | QB Garces Memorial | 2022 State CA , 2025
Williams is the younger brother of former Tesoro All-County tackle Justin Williams. What impressed be about Williams is that he had to play out of position at defensive tackle when he is typically an edge rusher. He didn’t complain and adapted well with less space to work with. He is aggressive with his hands and has solid footwork. His club move is already very good and will only get better when he adds strength in the weight room.
Had a great time competing at the @Giantskillz_RML camp.@GregBiggins @RTaylorFBscout @LJ_Reyna @coachkeith_1k @CoachRouz @Coach_TimHolt @adamgorney pic.twitter.com/VVkyiwm76r
— Jaden Williams ⭐️ (@JadenWilliams_5) February 21, 2022