Our top Defensive Lineman in the 2027 Class is Zahmar Tookes Zahmar Tookes 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL Brighton | 2027 State NY . Tookes has seen his recruitment take off over the past season. He has seen an uptick with over 10 offers roll his way. Tookes stands at 6’5″ 250-Pounds, and displays an elite frame for the position.

For a playmaker of his size, he displays an elite burst off the line. His strength is evident on each play, and he displays an elite bag of tools he can use to reach the backfield. He can plug holes with ease, and is an excellent tackler, bringing down playmakers with his size and strength.

Fifth in our 2027 Rankings update is Brighton Defensive Lineman Zahmar Tookes Zahmar Tookes 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL Brighton | 2027 State NY . The Top Defensive Lineman in the 2027 Class, moves up a few places, and saw his recruitment take off with P4 offers. Standing at 6’5″ 250-Pounds, he displays exceptional size for a Defensive Lineman.

Tookes moves well for a guy of his size, and has good speed off the line. I like his strength through tackles, and he understands how to use leverage through contact. Tookes is a true run stuffer, and can eliminate any A/B Gap hole in the run game using his good hand placement and exceptional strength.

player_tooltip player_id=’1294921′ first=’Zahmar’ last=’Tookes’] is one of the biggest leverage killers of them all. At length, Tookes presented a large amount of leverage at the DT and OT positions. Formerly, the athleticism that he possessed was off the charts, especially lined up at multiple techniques. Forthwith the complete balance on both sides of the football granted Tookes a high success rate within winning leverage battles. Whether it was squaring up as a blocker or shedding blocks quickly, his strength at the POA was strong! Many times, he had complete control over his opponent on numerous occasions.

There is limited film for Tookes, but he comes into the season with some varsity experience and impressive measurables for an underclassman. Tookies has very long arms and does a good job of playing with a good pad level. He could end up as an offensive tackle depending on how he grows because his length is an asset, and on film, he shows quick feet and good movement skills.

Tookes has the best body type so far of this developing group of about-to-be sophomores, and he brings elite length to a really talented Brighton defense. There is also a lot of room for him to grow and add weight/mass in the weight room. Will be easily 250+ leaving high school.

There is not a lot of film on Tookes, but what you see is a player whose physical traits are far ahead of most of the competition he faces, which is especially impressive considering his youth. He plays with a good motor and shows some solid use of his hands and his length in multiple instances.

Tookes a young DL prospect out of Rochester and picked up his first D1 offer after camping at Syracuse. Tookes has major size for a freshman and is one of the top 2027 prospects in the state.