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Blake Belin

Defensive Line

2025 Class

6'3" Height

280 Weight

Cardinal Hayes School

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Blake Belin is a 6'3" Defensive Line in the 2025 class. Belin attends Cardinal Hayes in New York. Belin's Player Profile was created on September 2, 2022. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Blake Belin is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Caleb Holfoth

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The last player in the top 10 to commit, Belin becomes the 3rd Belin to end up at an FBS school, pledging to Georgia Tech. Multiple ACC programs were after Belin, and for good reason, as he is one of the top defensive line prospects in the Northeast.

When I saw Hayes play this year, Blake also played some offensive line, and although there is limited film at the position, his athleticism and strength really stand out against some of the better OL/DL the Catholic league has to offer.

With a 2025 rankings update on the horizon, I wouldn’t expect much movement in the top 10 as all of those prospects have lived up to their expectations as FBS-level recruits. But if anyone has continued to really push to move higher, it’s Blake Belin Blake Belin 6'3" | 280 lbs | DL Cardinal Hayes | 2025 State NY . He has been a big-time bright spot for Cardinal Hayes and has done it on both sides of the ball, something we have not seen much in the past.

2 years ago

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Caleb Holfoth

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Belin who has one of the busiest summers of any prospect in New York is one of the most sought-after players in New York. Despite some very intriguing Defensive Line prospects entering the mix Belin holds onto his #1 spot at the position after a very strong Junior season.

Belin has the measurables, athleticism, tape, and production I look for when doing these rankings and is one of the few players in the state to put it all together.

Belin is built like the ideal 3-tech for the next level and elite burst and twitch making him stand out on tape and compared to other similar defensive linemen. Belin plays with violent hands and has good play strength.

While I think it depends a little on his decision and the depth of the team he joins – Belin has the body and skillset to contribute on a rotational basis as a freshman at the P5 level, especially considering he probably will enter college a little stronger and bigger than he is now.

2 years ago

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Caleb Holfoth

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Belin had a strong show-day performance which saw him pick up offers from Rhode Island and Kent State. Both schools likely won’t be a factor as Belin has narrowed down his decision to five schools and has posted scheduled Official visits to Virginia, Duke, and Syracuse.

2 years ago

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Caleb Holfoth

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Blake Belin Blake Belin 6'3" | 280 lbs | DL Cardinal Hayes | 2025 State NY is going to be near or at the top of every industry ranking for the state of New York when this class graduates. The DL from State Champion Cardinal Hayes is one of the focal points of a program that has seen some major recruiting buzz since being the states top team. Belin just picked up an offer from Towson, the soon to be home of his Cardinal Hayes teammate Cleveland Charlton Cleveland Charlton 6'5" | 185 lbs | WR Cardinal Hayes | 2024 State NY . Belin adds Towson to a long list of suitors that includes Duke, Boston College, Syracuse, Virginia, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Minnesota, Georgia Tech, Maryland, UConn, Temple, and Jackson State.

2 years ago

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Jared Valluzzi

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It was another monster year for Belin who is one of the highest recruited players in the state. Belin registered 60 tackles and 11 TFL’s in his junior season. He created a special duo with Khamari Valentine that terrorized offenses. He was a terrific pass rusher and run stopper. Belin holds offers from West Virginia, Duke, Maryland and a couple of other division one schools.

2 years ago

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Jared Valluzzi

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I would have to say Belin is the top defensive player in New York for the 2025 class. His strength and quickness terrorized teams last season and now with more experience he will cause havoc this season. Belin has offers from Duke, Wake Forest, Maryland and other power five schools. His deep bag of moves along with excellent athleticism and technique make him a scary force this upcoming season.

3 years ago

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Jared Valluzzi

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The power five offers continue to roll in for Belin. The University of Maryland is the latest school to offer the elite defensive tackle. His measurables are terrific and Belin’s violence and athleticism have given him some great camp performances

3 years ago

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Jared Valluzzi

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Belin had some of the best measurables at the camp with how big he was and he showed off the strength that came along with it. He had a good bull rush, but what makes him so good is the special type of athlete he is. The quickness and footwork he had was terrific and he had a couple of very impressive moves to defeat some solid offensive lineman.

3 years ago

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3 years ago

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Blake Belin Blake Belin 6'3" | 280 lbs | DL Cardinal Hayes | 2025 State NY keeps his FBS offers up with another opportunity from West Virginia. Belin now has offers from Syracuse, Minnesota, Jackson State, West Virginia, UConn, and Temple. Several D1 opportunities so far for Belin, a top DL in New York regardless of class.