To wrap up our top five defensive linemen in the class of 2029 in the state of Kentucky, I have Hagen Samuel Hagen Samuel 6'2" | 195 lbs | DL/OL Ashland Blazer | 2029 State KY . Samuel lines up at defensive end where he is very effective against the run. He has shown the ability to use his speed to his advantage to blow by opposing offensive linemen on his way to the ball carrier. When offensive linemen are able to get their hands on him, Samuel has also shown the strength to fight through blocks. When Hagen arrives at the ball carrier, he does a great job of running his feet through contact to secure the tackle with ease. Samuel will be a player to keep an eye on as he continues to earn more varsity opportunities over the next few seasons.

The fourth and final defensive lineman who made our initial Top 100 rankings for the class of 2029 in Kentucky is Hagen Samuel Hagen Samuel 6'2" | 195 lbs | DL/OL Ashland Blazer | 2029 State KY . Samuel lined up at defensive end as a freshman where he proved to be very reliable against the run. He is explosive out of his stance and is able to use his speed to his advantage to blow by opposing offensive linemen with ease on his way to the ball carrier. Once he gets to the ball carrier, Samuel does a great job of running his feet through contact to finish the tackle quickly and not allow any extra yards to be gained. Hagen is another defensive lineman who I’m excited to see develop over the next few seasons.

If you want to go by testing numbers alone, Hagen Samuel Hagen Samuel 6'2" | 195 lbs | DL/OL Ashland Blazer | 2029 State KY might be the most athletic kid selected for the team. The post-season of the Ashland prospect reads like a college submission form: Selected for the KYMSFA All-Star Classic, showed off his power by earning All-Star Classic Combine-bests in the Power Bell and Broad Jump. Then finished second in the state wrestling tournament at 185-pounds.