Who are the 2025 DL You Need to Know About?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nevada's 2025 class has no shortage of talent. When examining all of Nevada, I have been excited to see talented prospects throughout the state and not just within the Reno and Las Vegas metro areas. While this article contains a few of Clark County's finest, there is also a couple talented Nevada natives who need to be on par with the best defensive line recruits in the state. Let's take a look as to why these five players are some of the best DL prospects in the 2025 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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_0_evaluation":"Alex Valle is a versatile defensive end for Virgin Valley High School. I have been unable to locate Alex on social media, so I am unaware of the coaches who may or may not have visited Virgin Valley's football program. Keep an eye out for Alex's recruitment to heat up going into his junior season.rnrnAlex's anchor shows as a defensive tackle holding his spot at the point of attack. Flashes of next level range shows pursuing ball carriers after Alex has shed interior blockers. Alex shows next level pass rush potential as a standup outside linebacker or with his hand on the ground. Lateral quickness gets displayed executing inside moves, while a good get off and closing speed shows winning with speed off the edge. Inside power rusher potential shows pushing bigger blockers into the pocket with poor hand technique.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":"","_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='286245' first='Colin' last='Banning'] is a big, athletic prospect who has the talent to play on either side of the ball at the next level. Colin visited Montana Tech, Idaho, and the University of Nevada for his second visit, all this spring. He also attended a Washington Huskies game last fall. Look for the two-way player to be a highly targeted 2025 prospect in the state of Nevada before his junior season is over.rnrnColin shows good acceleration off the snap which translates into a powerful punch that resets the line of scrimmage. Good instincts get displayed quickly finding the ball despite misdirection in the backfield. Next level range and lateral quickness gets highlighted when Colin slips guards as a three technique.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":"","_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='820608' first='Kaiaulu' last='Micatrotto'] is one of two Bishop Gorman prospects in this article, however, it would be foolish to overlook Kaiaulu due to the talent around him on defense. According to his Twitter account, Kaiaulu holds offers from both Eastern and Western Kentucky Universities.rnrnA powerful punch allows Kaiaulu to reset the line of scrimmage after the snap, while good range shows in closing speed that disrupts ball carriers in the backfield. Next level strength shows in Kaiaulu's anchor, but coaches like seeing the athleticism Kaiaulu displays shedding blockers and changing direction when pursuing in the run game. Good hand speed, lateral quickness, and a powerful bull rush highlight Kaiaulu's interior pass rush versatility at the next level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["820607"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='820607' first='Amani' last='Maulupe'] is a talented two-way prospect for Spring Valley High School. Amani has visited the University of Arizona according to his Twitter account. Look for the visits to start coming in frequently as coaches within the region get through Amani's tape.rnrnAmani's power shows as a guard consistently dropping defensive tackles on trap plays as a puller. Amani's upper body strength, good shed technique, and athletic change of direction show the potential to be a solid run stuffer at the next level.  Coaches like the strength in Amani's punch, but good quickness displayed after shedding blockers to pursue ball carriers highlights Amani's necessary range for a one technique in college.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["820602"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='820602' first='Sione' last='Motuapuaka'] is one of Bishop Gorman's most promising prospects out of the 2025 class. Sione holds offers from Utah, Hawaii, UNLV, and the University of Idaho. Look for the versatile defensive lineman to be a coveted west coast prospect before his junior year is over.rnrnGood lateral quickness and polished hand technique give Sione great value as an interior pass rusher; Sione shows next level power bull rushing pass protectors with ease. Good athleticism shows in Sione's hand speed as a pass rusher and in a quick change of direction displayed after shedding block in the run game. Explosiveness and upper-body strength shows in Sione's lightning quick punch, while Sione's rare range and acceleration allow him to stop running backs before they get out of the backfield.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-645a9c2c1bc60"} /-->