For Class A programs, having a stout interior defender who can consistently win the point of attack is a big asset, and 2027 St. Marys DL Lennie Hartshorn Lennie Hartshorn 5'8" | 255 lbs | DL St. Marys | 2027 WV fits that mold. Hartshorn does a good job plugging gaps and being a force to move. He can generate good push when left 1-on-1, but he’s just as valuable when multiple blockers have to account for him, and it opens things up for the rest of the defense. Hartshorn translates well to the small-college level, and I think D3 programs should take a look at what Hartshorn has to offer.

2027 St. Marys DL Lennie Hartshorn Lennie Hartshorn 5'8" | 255 lbs | DL St. Marys | 2027 WV is a small-school defensive lineman to know through the first four weeks. He may lack some length, but that helps him win the leverage battle as an interior lineman and stay underneath blockers. Hartshorn is strong at the point of attack and can absorb double teams without getting knocked back. He also gets consistent push in 1-on-1 battles and plays with good physicality. Hartshorn is a high-effort player who fights to the football and has been a reliable run stopper at both guard and tackle.

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There is a lot to like about the way Lennie Hartshorn Lennie Hartshorn 5'8" | 255 lbs | DL St. Marys | 2027 WV competes in the middle of the St. Marys defense. The 2027 DL may not have prototypical size, but he makes up for it with a quick first step, good leverage and the ability to get off blocks. Hartshorn finished with 27 tackles as a junior and plays with the kind of toughness and effort that you want from an interior DL. He is an under-the-radar Class A lineman who will be a key piece up front for the Blue Devils as a senior.

2027 St. Marys DL Lennie Hartshorn Lennie Hartshorn 5'8" | 255 lbs | DL St. Marys | 2027 WV is a classic small school interior player who just finds ways to be effective. Hartshorn is undersized at 5’8, 255, but he makes up for it with quickness, leverage, and effort. He moves well laterally, slips blocks with his agility, and doesn’t stay stuck on contact for long. Hartshorn fires off the ball with a quick first step that can catch interior linemen off guard, and once he’s engaged, he plays with strength and toughness at the point of attack. He’s an aggressive player who stays around the football and competes through the whistle. There’s a tenacity to Hartshorn’s game that stands out, and he feels like a quality D3-type prospect who can play at the next level.