Somto Ndukwe
Somto Ndukwe
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Earnest Daniels | Prep Redzone Scout
Somoto Ndukwe is the anchor of a dominant West Orange defensive line, where he makes his presence felt at 6’3”, 240 pounds. Operating primarily at nose guard, Somoto excels at controlling the A-gaps and playing head-up over the center. His ability to neutralize blocks and hold his ground against double teams is remarkable, making him a key piece in shutting down opposing run games.
What sets Somoto apart is his consistency in playing with incredible leverage. He pairs that with practical hand usage, which allows him to shed blockers and disrupt plays at the line of scrimmage. Teams find it exceptionally challenging to move him off the point of attack, showcasing his strength and technical soundness in the trenches.
Despite his talent, the fact that Somoto remains uncommitted is puzzling. In today’s football climate, where many teams emphasize the run game, his skill set as a run-stopper should be highly coveted. Somoto Ndukwe is a player who can immediately impact any defensive front at the next level.
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Read EvaluationBrendan Mankarious | Prep Redzone Scout
Last up is the Mountaineers’ true nose tackle,
Somto Ndukwe
Somto
Ndukwe
6'0" | 225 lbs | DL
West Orange | 2025
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NJ
. Ndukwe’s named was called for 9 tackles last fall (1 solo), 4 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 FR. A player I want to see more of, from the little bit of film I watched Ndukwe seems effective yet I cannot truly distinguish why. Centers clearly have a hard time handling him when he is in a 0 technique as Ndukwe often finds himself heading the same way as the play. Although he is listed at 225lbs, Ndukwe seems to play like a Sam Adams 340lb-type nose – extremely difficult to displace and flows to the play occupying blockers. When pass rushing we see Ndukwe’s body bend low-to-high as he works his matchup backwards. I want to see Ndukwe use his hands more on defense. With his ability as a football player, if he adds this technique he will be able to walk denders back and improve upon his pressure keys.
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