Ninekirk is one of the top 2028 defensive lineman in the region and has been a very active pass rusher and run stopper to start his Junior season. He is technically sound, plays with a high motor and natural bend around the corner with power rush moves in his toolbox while showing he can play flat backside and moves well in space when collapsing the pocket. He had a busy off-season gathering offers from Nevada and Sac State and should be seeing more offers roll in after this year and into the Spring. The SRV product had another strong showing on Friday night against Clovis North and posted 7 tackles and 1 sack on the evening while everywhere on the defensive front through out the game.

Ninekirk is one of the top defensive lineman across the bay area heading into his Junior season for SRV and is a very balanced player that is equally as good against the run as he is when rushing the passer. He has natural bend in his hips and ankles in and out of his stance, can reset the edge quickly and creates immediate knock-back while showing he can quickly read blocks, plays flat down the line and take on pullers/double teams with ease. Off the ball he shows closing speed when collapsing the pocket, a quick use of hands at the POA and primary/secondary moves in his toolbox while a very high motor kid that is always chasing down ball carriers outside the tackles when in pursuit. Checking into our rankings as a top 15 player in the class at his position across California, he is a key name to note along the defensive front entering the 2026 season.