Kymani Delisser
Kymani Delisser
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Amal Scott | Prep Redzone Scout
High-upside, scheme-versatile 2027 prospect with a combination of size, physicality, and finishing mentality. His film shows a player who is already a legitimate disruptor in the trenches and a reliable anchor on the offensive line. Immediate impact potential as a rotational DL/EDGE who can slide inside on passing downs or dominate as a tackle in a power/gap scheme on offense. Delisser consistently wins with first-step quickness and violent hands. Whether aligned on the edge or shaded inside over guard/center, he creates negative plays by penetrating gaps and forcing tackles for loss or hurried throws. His motor never stops – he is in the backfield or chasing to the sideline on nearly every snap. True position-less trench player. He lines up at 4i/5-tech on the edge and can reduce inside to 3-tech or nose in sub-packages. This flexibility gives defensive coordinators massive matchup advantages.
On offense, he plays left/right tackle and shows the lateral agility to reach-block in zone schemes. At 6’1”, 270 lbs with a thick, compact frame, he plays with excellent leverage and pad level. He routinely drives offensive linemen backward off the line and sheds blocks with power. Rarely gets washed – he anchors and resets the line of scrimmage. One of the most impressive traits on film. Delisser routinely disengages and gets to the second level to finish linebackers or make plays in the open field. He pursues with urgency and finishes with violence. On offense, he is a mauler. He gets to the second level cleanly, sustains contact through the whistle, and drives defenders into the ground. His “finish” mentality is elite – he looks for work after initial contact and pancaked several defenders on pull schemes and down blocks. While violent, his hand placement can be wide at times on the edge.
Developing more consistent “inside” hand fighting and long-arm technique will help him against longer, more athletic college tackles. He wins with power and burst, but adding a secondary move (rip, spin, or counter) will elevate him from “good” to “elite” pass rusher. Sophomore film showed flashes; junior film shows sustained dominance (multiple games with 2+ TFLs and pressures). He is much more willing and able to get off blocks, locate the ball carrier, and finish in space. Offensive reps also improved dramatically in drive-blocking sustain and second-level reach. I recommend Kymani gets with a good trainer for his technique, and also work on getting leaner. While he moves well for a big man; colleges like their lineman leaner with technique ready to go. These are the areas he can develop over this offseason.
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Amal Scott | Prep Redzone Scout
High-upside, scheme-versatile 2027 prospect with a combination of size, physicality, and finishing mentality. His film shows a player who is already a legitimate disruptor in the trenches and a reliable anchor on the offensive line. Immediate impact potential as a rotational DL/EDGE who can slide inside on passing downs or dominate as a tackle in a power/gap scheme on offense. Delisser consistently wins with first-step quickness and violent hands. Whether aligned on the edge or shaded inside over guard/center, he creates negative plays by penetrating gaps and forcing tackles for loss or hurried throws. His motor never stops – he is in the backfield or chasing to the sideline on nearly every snap. True position-less trench player. He lines up at 4i/5-tech on the edge and can reduce inside to 3-tech or nose in sub-packages. This flexibility gives defensive coordinators massive matchup advantages.
On offense, he plays left/right tackle and shows the lateral agility to reach-block in zone schemes. At 6’1”, 270 lbs with a thick, compact frame, he plays with excellent leverage and pad level. He routinely drives offensive linemen backward off the line and sheds blocks with power. Rarely gets washed – he anchors and resets the line of scrimmage. One of the most impressive traits on film. Delisser routinely disengages and gets to the second level to finish linebackers or make plays in the open field. He pursues with urgency and finishes with violence. On offense, he is a mauler. He gets to the second level cleanly, sustains contact through the whistle, and drives defenders into the ground. His “finish” mentality is elite – he looks for work after initial contact and pancaked several defenders on pull schemes and down blocks. While violent, his hand placement can be wide at times on the edge.
Developing more consistent “inside” hand fighting and long-arm technique will help him against longer, more athletic college tackles. He wins with power and burst, but adding a secondary move (rip, spin, or counter) will elevate him from “good” to “elite” pass rusher. Sophomore film showed flashes; junior film shows sustained dominance (multiple games with 2+ TFLs and pressures). He is much more willing and able to get off blocks, locate the ball carrier, and finish in space. Offensive reps also improved dramatically in drive-blocking sustain and second-level reach. I recommend Kymani gets with a good trainer for his technique, and also work on getting leaner. While he moves well for a big man; colleges like their lineman leaner with technique ready to go. These are the areas he can develop over this offseason.
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