Hayworth stepped up for Concordia Lutheran and has a good feel for what he’s supposed to do on the field. He’s got a good first step and has strong hands right at the point of attack. His handplacement is good, and he’s able to swipe away offensive linemen’s hands. He’s got the ability to come off the edge, but I like his physical play on the interior. He’s willing to plug gaps in the running game regularly and can reach across gaps with 1 arm to slow down and stop the ball carrier. His 50 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, 3 sacks, 2 PBUs, and 1 forced fumble proved valuable for the defense and will be a focal point next fall.

Hayworth was another impressive 2028 defensive lineman who had a great day. He showed a good burst off the ball. Luke has a great feel for how to use his length to his advantage. He does a great job of long arming and then using active hands to swipe and rip. When turning the corner, he had a really good dip and bend move that was impressive for a taller longer end. The traits are there for Hayworth, if he can continue to get stronger and more violent, I think his game will go to another level.

Hayworth was in on a few Varsity games this year and made his first handful of plays. He’s got great length and closing speed which should really benefit him in the coming years. I could see him moving up into the second level of the defense. He’s got enough strength and length to have success there as well, but time will tell.