A top 400 ranked defensive lineman in our Pennsylvania 2028 recruiting board who is now entering the second half of his junior season. Although he can contribute along the offensive line, I continue to prefer his collegiate projection as a nose guard, where his size, strength and ability to disrupt interior rushing lanes are particularly valuable. He is currently listed at 6’3, 315 pounds, representing a 25 pound increase since my previous evaluation. I’m hoping that additional weight has been distributed effectively and translated into even more power at the point of attack, particularly considering how successful he has been at steering and displacing offensive linemen in the past. His reported GPA currently sits around 2.8, potentially approaching 2.9, which is something I would encourage him to continue improving as college programs evaluate his academic eligibility. He previously earned All-Pub recognition while playing in Philadelphia, and there is already a substantial foundation of physical talent to work with.

He hasn’t been particularly active on Twitter since the season began, with his primary contribution being a two minute midseason highlight reel. However, just two hours before this evaluation, he uploaded a new three minute junior season highlight reel, which I’ll use as the basis for this updated assessment. I appreciate having more recent footage available, especially considering the significant weight increase since our last check-in. For a 315 pound interior defensive lineman, I want to see whether he is maintaining his movement ability, continuing to generate penetration and handling the physical responsibilities of his position without becoming overly dependent on his size. His previous film established him as a powerful defender, and these new reps provide an opportunity to determine whether that strength is continuing to translate as he develops.

His opening highlight features him aligned near the A gap in a four down defensive front, working from an interior defensive tackle position. He comes out of his stance a little higher than I would prefer, but his overwhelming strength becomes apparent almost immediately. He engages the offensive blocking action, maintains enough control to locate the ball carrier and brings the running back down with what appears to be almost entirely upper body strength. That is an impressive display of raw power, particularly because he doesn’t need perfect leverage to finish the play. However, I would like to see him become more explosive out of his stance and consistently maintain a lower pad level. At 6’3, 315 pounds, he has the physical tools to overwhelm many high school offensive linemen, but relying too heavily on that advantage could become problematic against stronger and more technically developed collegiate competition. Improving his initial get off and leverage would make him considerably more difficult to handle.

His next rep features him shaded outside the shoulder of an offensive guard, once again working within a four down defensive front. The offense attempts to bring a pulling blocker through the developing rushing lane, but he demonstrates tremendous upper body strength by throwing that blocker aside while maintaining awareness of the play’s direction. He recognizes the flow of traffic, works into the rushing lane and finishes by swallowing up the ball carrier before the offense can generate meaningful yardage. I love the combination of strength and recognition here. He isn’t simply occupying space and waiting for the football to reach him. He understands where the play is developing, uses his hands and upper body to remove blockers from his path and positions himself to disrupt the run. That is exactly the type of production I want to see from a nose guard or interior defensive tackle who is expected to control gaps and make life difficult for opposing rushing attacks.

What makes him particularly effective is how difficult he can be to move with a single blocker. He has the strength to resist down blocks, and offensive linemen who get too far out in front of him risk being thrown off balance by his upper body torque. He can redirect blockers, work back into developing rushing lanes and create problems for offenses attempting to establish movement along the interior. His awareness of run flow is another encouraging quality, as he appears capable of recognizing where the ball carrier is headed and beating blockers to the intended point of attack. At times, it almost becomes the running back’s responsibility to avoid him because the offensive line simply cannot generate enough movement to remove him from the play. He has the physical profile of a defender who can demand double teams, particularly when he establishes leverage and forces offensive linemen to account for his strength before climbing to the second level.

Overall, I remain encouraged by his potential as a collegiate interior defensive lineman, particularly for local Division II and Division III programs looking for a powerful nose guard capable of occupying blockers and disrupting the running game. His 6’3, 315 pound frame gives him a substantial physical foundation, and the new footage confirms that his upper body strength remains a major asset. I want to see him improve his pad level, become more explosive off the snap and continue developing the technique necessary to maximize his power against better competition. His academic progress will also be important as recruiting opportunities develop. However, there is no questioning his ability to clog gaps, displace blockers and make life difficult for opposing running backs. He is already a ranked prospect with a legitimate collegiate projection, and I expect him to remain a valuable interior defensive line prospect as we continue updating our Pennsylvania 2028 board.