Ashton Powell Ashton Powell DL Saint James Academy | 2029 VA is incredibly impressive in both phases of the game. He’s very powerful and can bullrush opposing guards and centers into the quarterback’s lap with ease, and he’s shown progress when it comes to hand fighting.

Powell has also proven to be dominant at times against the run in limited action as a freshman, and he’ll definitely be in the varsity DT rotation in 2026.

Powell’s undoubtedly one of the more intriguing defensive tackles in the 2029 class.