Riley Lafrenz
Riley Lafrenz
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Eliot Clough | Prep Redzone Scout
A stocky defensive tackle that stands at 6-foot and 245 pounds, Riley LaFrenz has deceptive explosion and foot speed. If opposing OL don’t get a chance to look at the film prior to playing Indianola, they’ll be lucky to not get popped in the mouth and pushed off the line of scrimmage by Lafrenz on the first down of the game.
Even if OL know what they’re in for, Lafrenz is able to take the initial shot, utilize a swim move or shoot a gap to get into the backfield for a tackle-for-loss (TFL). One can easily see the Vikings’ vision for Lafrenz as a hole-plugging DL.
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Read EvaluationRob Howe | Prep Redzone Scout
Lafrenz looked the part as an interior defensive lineman during his sophomore season of 2024. The performance created excitement for what was to come with a high-ceiling prospect. When we press play on his 10th-grade highlight video, we can see Lafrenz create disruption for the offense. He’s an impressive mixture of power and burst. Lafrenz absorbs blocks and also separates from them when the ball comes his way. He finished last season with 11.0 tackles (8 solo, 1.0 TFL) and a sack, foreshadowing what could be a breakout ’25 campaign.
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