Emile Ayache Emile Ayache 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL/OL Bethlehem Catholic | 2026 State PA deserves more respect than he is given. The 6’4 | 265lb DL/OL prospect has been a force in the trenches all season long. He is the brother of current Lehigh Mountain Hawk Sammy Ayache. Emile has the ability to play on either side of the ball at the next level. I believe his best football is played on the defensive side of the ball. He has a natural instinct for the football. Emile is receiving a good amount of FCS attention. I believe he is a Division 1 FCS caliber player. Between the size, aggressiveness at the POC, and football IQ I believe Ayache will have great senior campaign!

6’4, 260 pounds. 3.5 GPA.

Ayache saw a considerable jump on our rankings due to a bit of a growth spurt. Long gone are the days of old, where the younger brother to Lehigh’s Sammy Ayache stood at 6’1, 220 pounds. Emile Ayache Emile Ayache 6'4" | 300 lbs | DL/OL Bethlehem Catholic | 2026 State PA is developing into a serious prospect before our very eyes. I applaud Ayache for getting every positive rep on tape through nine games, the new eval will reflect his most recent posting on Hudl.

First rep on tape has Ayache working to get push back into the pocket from his 2/3-tech alignment. He records a sack thanks to consistent leg drive, as well as to some new counter moves he’s developed via hand-fighting. Can press away weak OL punches, Ayache is often tall out of his stance, yet the downward momentum he creates makes it tough for opposing guards to out-leverage Ayache. Awesome pursuer of the ball, relentless motor. Half of Ayache’s sacks come because of his unwillingness to let plays go, a huge compliment. Ayache can now match physical prowess with some intangibles, this bodes well for his stock among collegiate suitors. Ayache is the left tackle on this OL unit as well, his tape showcasing a few pancakes blocks. I think Ayache is a bit further advanced at IDL, he’s picked up some serious nuances to the position, whereas I think he’s playing with brute strength when aligned at tackle. Ayache can throw kids out of the picture, or pull and flatten unsuspecting kids in the hole. Yet, I think his future lie as an IDL who can shade either side of an opposing guard. Very happy to see consistent production out of him. He’s going to prove the new ranking right.

Ayache is a riser in our 2026 rankings and is now a top-200 prospect within the state. Has the ability to play either side of the ball at the next level though we currently like him a little bit more currently as a defensive lineman. Where he ends up at the college level remains to be seen, he’s best as a defensive end right now but could easily grow into a defensive tackle as well. We’re hoping to see a big season out of Ayache on the field this fall.