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Class of 2028 D-Line Bullies From The Bluegrass State

Class of 2028 D-Line Bullies From The Bluegrass State
Arlen Harris
Arlen Harris
August 31, 2023 @ 08:45 AM
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Dylan Branson
Dylan Branson 6'3" | 215 lbs | OL | 2028
KY
Kolin Baker
Kolin Baker 6'0" | 250 lbs | DL | 2028
KY
Caleb Mitchell
Caleb Mitchell 6'3" | 280 lbs | DL | 2028
KY
Isaac Begley
Isaac Begley 6'1" | 235 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
KY
Bode Darland
Bode Darland 6'0" | 205 lbs | DL | 2028
KY
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It's impressive seeing Kolin pull out swim moves, accompanied by chops, rips and a mean spin move if he feels you over committing to a certain side. Web Dubois Academy got a real one and he is known to stack up some pancakes on the offensive side of the ball as well.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["857893"],"_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='857893' first='Isaac' last='Begley'] if off to a 3-0 start this season for Hazard as of this write up and he's a big part of their success. It's a thrill to see big men compete in multiple sports and Isaac gets busy in the big three year round (football, baseball, basketball). His measurements are 6'0 and close to 200 pounds of proportioned mass. On defense his position of choice would fall at D-End for obvious reasons. He's long, fast, and relentless. Isaac fights off blocks and locates the ball quickly. A lot of his tackles comes in the backfield from blowing up the outside of OL shoulders and once he gets your turned, its downhill from there. Fun Fact: this kid plays some center on offense which reflects his leadership, smarts, and versatility. 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Either way, Lexington Christian Academy has their hands on a 5'11 football player who will make noise wherever he ends up. This 2x Kentucky Future Star is slippery and yet physical. Every offense better ID him as a threat and plan accordingly. Plays with great pad level and urgency to the ball. I look forward to him making his make this year.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["952908"],"_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":"6'3 280 lb [player_tooltip player_id='952908' first='Caleb' last='Mitchell'] is locked in at Harlan County and is considered a terror up front. His presence can be intimidating but it gets real, real fast when his paws make contact to move you out of the way of his target. He participated in the Future Stars for Kentucky and impressed by holding his own versus some of the top talent in the area. He's obviously not done growing and it won't take a crystal ball to assume he will work his way into a dominant role as a 1 tech or nose guard responsible for shutting down the A gaps.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64f084e3bb905"} /-->

In this article you can take a look into five rising defensive lineman that demand attention or the offense will not get a play off. It starts upfront and these young men are a good representation of what it looks like to apply pressure.

Kolin Baker

Kolin Baker

KY
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 250
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Kolin
Baker DL
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
250
HS
Trinity
|
KY
Class of 2028 D-Line Bullies From The Bluegrass State
Kolin is a stout 5’11 defensive tackle with a plethora of moves. He can be a handful versus...
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Kolin Baker

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State: Kentucky
School: Trinity
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Isaac Begley

Isaac Begley

KY
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 235
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Isaac
Begley OL/DL
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
235
HS
Hazard
|
KY
Class of 2028 D-Line Bullies From The Bluegrass State
Isaac Begley if off to a 3-0 start this season for Hazard as of this write up and...
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State: Kentucky
School: Hazard
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Dylan Branson

Dylan Branson

KY
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 215
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Dylan
Branson OL
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
215
HS
Woodford County
|
KY
Class of 2028 D-Line Bullies From The Bluegrass State
Looking for a coachable lineman that gives second effort? Mr. Branson is your man! He has the height...
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State: Kentucky
School: Woodford County
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Bode Darland

Bode Darland

KY
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 205
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Bode
Darland DL
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
205
HS
Lexington Christian
|
KY
Class of 2028 D-Line Bullies From The Bluegrass State
Bode Darland is what you call a tweener. This can be explained as a player whose physical build...
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State: Kentucky
School: Lexington Christian
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Caleb Mitchell

Caleb Mitchell

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 280
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Caleb
Mitchell DL
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
280
HS
Harlan County
|
KY
Class of 2028 D-Line Bullies From The Bluegrass State
6’3 280 lb Caleb Mitchell is locked in at Harlan County and is considered a terror up front....
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Caleb Mitchell

State: Kentucky
School: Harlan County
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