Desmond Golden
Desmond Golden
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Colton Edwards | Prep Redzone Scout
Desmond Golden Desmond Golden 6'2" | 290 lbs | DL Jonesboro | 2026 State AR is a true gap plug, utilizing his abilities to be strong, stout, and effective in stopping the run. He consistently draws double teams, giving his teammates an opportunity. Golden demonstrates solid quickness off the snap, along with solid pad level, hand placement, and lower body strength, which allow him to drive the OL back into the pocket or disengage from blocks to make plays at the LOS. He effectively uses his upper body strength to engage and extend his reach, enabling him to shed blocks and react quickly to the ball carrier.
Note – 2.8 GPA
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Desmond Golden Desmond Golden 6'2" | 290 lbs | DL Jonesboro | 2026 State AR is an underrated force in the trenches, ranking at number 40 in his position. He consistently draws double teams and creates pressure on nearly every play. Golden demonstrates solid quickness off the snap, along with solid pad level, hand placement, and lower body strength, which allow him to drive the offensive linemen back into the pocket or disengage from blocks to make plays at the line of scrimmage. He effectively uses his upper body strength to engage and extend his reach, enabling him to shed blocks and react quickly to the ball carrier.
Note – 3.0 GPA
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Desmond Golden Desmond Golden 6'2" | 290 lbs | DL Jonesboro | 2026 State AR is a force in the trenches, forcing guys to double-team and creating pressure on both running and passing situations. He displays solid quickness off the snap with solid pad level, hand placement, and lower body strength to drive the OL into the pocket to create pressure or disengage blocks and make a play at the LOS. Utilizes good UOH to engage and extend to read and react, allowing him to shed towards the ball carrier.
2024 Stat Line So Far: 11 Tackles (6 Solo), 5 assists & 1 Sack
Note – 3.0 GPA
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Desmond Golden Desmond Golden 6'2" | 290 lbs | DL Jonesboro | 2026 State AR is a true run mauler who can put pressure into the pocket. Golden poses D1 size with room to grow. He displays solid quickness off the snap with solid pad level, hand placement, and lower body strength to drive the OL into the pocket to create pressure or disengage blocks and make a play at the LOS. He also plays on the offensive line as well. He is someone to watch in 2024.
Note – 3.0 GPA
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