Bakhadir has been consistent on both sides of the ball to start the year and looks good up front. He’s getting off the ball quickly, playing with strong hands, and doing a nice job clearing lanes in the running game. Defensively, he’s been active and has found his way into the backfield for a few TFLs each week. I like the motor and how he’s impacting the game regardless of which side he’s playing. He’s off to a solid start and looks like someone they can rely on up front every Friday.

Bakhadir may not be the biggest lineman, but he plays incredibly hard and brings a relentless style to the field. He doesn’t take downs off and consistently plays through the whistle. He shows good instincts up front and is always active with his hands, swiping at the football and creating opportunities for forced fumbles. He has strong hands and does a nice job getting underneath the pads of offensive linemen to gain leverage. I like the motor and physicality he plays with, and he’s the type of defender who can create problems simply because of how hard he competes.

Another player to keep an eye on is Lachin Bakhadir Lachin Bakhadir 5'10" | 230 lbs | DL/OL Greenwood | 2028 State KY , an offensive lineman at Greenwood High School. On top of excellent size and speed off the snap, Bakhadir catches my attention with his ability to blast the defensive line and utilize his arms to wrap up the defense in crucial moments. I also like how Bakhadir can prolong plays, using his strength and physicality to protect his quarterback.