Elijah “Snoop” Newcomb, a 6’2”, 280-pound defensive lineman in the class of 2028, earned MVP honors with a commanding showing throughout the event. He dominated in the trenches with his sheer strength and ability to control opponents at the point of attack. Newcomb’s power translated on both sides of the ball, where he consistently moved defenders and created opportunities. His physicality and hand strength made it difficult for opposing linemen to match up with him. With his size and production, he proved to be one of the most impactful players in the showcase.

Class of 2028 DL Elijah Newcomb Elijah Newcomb 6'2" | 280 lbs | EDGE Desert Pines | 2028 State NV made a strong statement in Phoenix while continuing his transition to the interior defensive line. Weighing in at a solid 287 pounds, Newcomb brought the size and physicality needed to thrive at the nose guard position. He showed impressive power off the snap and the ability to control the line of scrimmage during competitive periods. Newcomb was particularly effective in one-on-one drills, winning 4 of his 5 reps with a combination of leverage, strength, and relentless effort. His performance highlighted his upside on the interior and showed he has the tools to develop into a disruptive presence in the trenches.

Newcomb picked up offers from Colorado St. and Portland St. this month. The top ten prospect in PRZ NV’s 2028 rankings continued to show his disruptive upside in 2025 tallying 35 tackles, 3 sacks, and 11 TFLs. He’s a strong and powerful athlete at 6’2″/280 that’s explosive in his get-off, can finesse his way around blockers, and is violent with his hands at the POA. Newcomb offers major upside as a front-seven disruptor.

Newcomb has proven his ranking as the #8 overall prospect in PRZ NV’s 2028 rankings with his strong sophomore season for Desert Pines. The 6’2″/280 defensive lineman recorded 35 tackles, 3 sacks, and 11 TFLs in the regular season and figures to add to that total over the coming weeks. He’s a physical athlete with the size and power to dominate at the LOS. He’s violent with his hands, shows great technique at the POA, and plays with a high motor. Newcomb is one of several impact sophomores to keep an eye on for Desert Pines in the playoffs.

Newcomb rounds out the overall top-10 after putting together a productive freshman season with 36 total tackles and 7 TFLs. He’s a strong, athletic defensive lineman at 6’2″/260 that’s also shown some good flashes at RT in the spring. Versatile front-seven defender that can make plays in the interior or coming off the edge. Newcomb picked up his first offer from Sacramento St. in February and could be adding more in the near fuure.

Newcomb balled out this off-season at the Under the Radar Las Vegas camp. Newcomb has great size, quickness, and explosion off the ball that make him an elite 2028 prospect. Newcomb recently received his first D1 offer from Sacramento St. with many more to come.

Newcomb had a great showing at the UTR Vegas camp and showed great speed off the edge. Newcomb is only a freshman and showed great instincts when rushing the passer. Newcomb already holds a D1 offer from Portland State and looks to gain more in his sophomore campaign.

Newcomb just picked up his first offer from Sacramento St. at the end of February. The breakout freshman out of Desert Pines put his name on the D-I radar with the combination of size (6’2″/260), athleticism, and physicality he showed in the fall. Strong and disruptive DE that can create pressure off the edge and blow up outside run. Totaled 36 tackles, 7 TFLs, and a sack as a freshman. Newcomb will be among the top-ranked DL when PRZ NV’s 2028 rankings debut comes out.

Newcomb picked up his first D-I offer from Sacramento St. this month. The 6’2″/260 DL from Desert Pines put his name on the 2028 radar with his productive debut season totaling 36 tackles, 7 TFLs, and 1 sack. He’s a big, physical disruptor with a rare combination of size, athleticism, and physicality for his age. Look for Newcomb to be among the top prospects in his class when PRZ NV’s first round of 2028 rankings come out soon.