Dontavis Lanier, - Prep Redzone

Dontavis Lanier

Defensive Line

2023 Class

6'0" Height

240 Weight

Newton School

State
Position

Unlock Rankings

About Dontavis

Dontavis Lanier is a 6'0" Defensive Line in the 2023 class. Lanier attends Newton in Mississippi. Lanier's Player Profile was created on February 6, 2021. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Dontavis Lanier is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Dontavis

Lanier DL

Class

2023

Height

6'0"

Weight

240

HS

Newton

|

MS

Dontavis Lanier

Offers: Lane College, Northwest CC, Hinds CC, Mississippi Delta CC, Coahoma CC, Pearl River CC, Northeast CCForcing 7...

Written by AJ Morreale

Read more at PrepRedzone.com

AJ Morreale

Prep Redzone Scout

Offers: Lane College, Northwest CC, Hinds CC, Mississippi Delta CC, Coahoma CC, Pearl River CC, Northeast CC

Forcing 7 fumbles along with 30 tackles for loss and 9 sacks, Dontavis Lanier Dontavis Lanier 6'0" | 240 lbs | DL Newton | 2023 State MS was a force during his senior season. The interior defensive lineman was dominant against the run, using his big frame and explosion off the ball to create huge tackles for loss. Lanier is a naturally strong player who can push around offensive guards and centers at will. With his ability to bend and move in short areas, Lanier easily makes plays on skill players in the backfield. As a pass rusher, Lanier uses his strong bull rush move to generate pressure on the quarterback.