Eight-Player All-State DLs: Big-Time Numbers
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The group of athletes honored from eight-player as all-state defensive linemen was incredible. In all, 14 players recorded at least 10 sacks and 12 had double-digit tackles for loss totals. Here are those that made the cut: First Team –…
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Continue ReadingThe group of athletes honored from eight-player as all-state defensive linemen was incredible.
In all, 14 players recorded at least 10 sacks and 12 had double-digit tackles for loss totals.
Here are those that made the cut:
First Team – Colton Leichty Colton Leichty 6'1" | 185 lbs | TE WACO | 2024 State IA – WACO – Junior
With 17 sacks, 27 tackles for loss and 90 total tackles, Colton Leichty Colton Leichty 6'1" | 185 lbs | TE WACO | 2024 State IA was a pain in the you-know-what for opposing offensive coordinators this past fall. The WACO junior should be primed for even more in 2024. Of those 90 tackles, 60 were considered solo stops.
Second Team – Hayden Felkey Hayden Felkey 6'3" | 165 lbs | DL Easton Valley | 2023 IA – Easton Valley – Senior
Another incredible athlete that shined night in and night out on the gridiron, Hayden Felkey Hayden Felkey 6'3" | 165 lbs | DL Easton Valley | 2023 IA led Easton Valley from his spot in the trenches with 60.5 tackles, 15 sacks and 24.5 stops for loss. He recorded 47 solo tackles on the year.
Third Team – Nolan Birdsell – West Harrison – Sophomore
Just a sophomore, Nolan Birdsell used his athleticism to register an eight-player leading 17.5 sacks on the year. The West Harrison standout finished with 47.5 tackles, 32 solo stops and 23 tackles for loss in all.
Honorable Mention
Mason Crouse Mason Crouse 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR East Mills | 2023 IA from East Mills, Mekhi Benton Mekhi Benton 6'3" | 205 lbs | TE Central City | 2024 IA of Central City, Drew Eilers Drew Eilers 6'3" | 200 lbs | DL Gladbrook-Reinbeck | 2025 State IA of Gladbrook-Reinbeck, Jacob Thiry of Don Bosco and Koleson Evans from West Harrison all had double-digit sack totals.