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The Central Eagles fielded a solid defensive line last season with several great contributors, including young guys like Zakhi Branch Zakhi Branch 6'2" | 295 lbs | DL/OL Omaha Central | 2028 State NE , who really started to come into his own as the year progressed. Zakhi ended his sophomore season with 30 tackles, three TFLs, and 1.5 sacks. Zakhi has a good mix of size, standing at 6’2″ and 300 pounds, and strength that allows him to dictate movement at the line of scrimmage. He does a good job springing from his stance and extending to make initial contact; from there, he uses his powerful base to drive defenders off the ball and spill into the backfield. Branch’s sturdiness and ability to anchor down also allow him to plug up multiple gaps and open opportunities for his teammates to swoop in for the stop. Zakhi brings versatility to the interior defensive line, showing he can line up over a guard or head-on with the center. Keep an eye on this one!

(@BranchZakh11892)

The Central Eagles fielded a solid defensive line last season with several great contributors, including young guys like Zakhi Branch Zakhi Branch 6'2" | 295 lbs | DL/OL Omaha Central | 2028 State NE , who really started to come into his own as the year progressed. Zakhi ended his sophomore season with 30 tackles, three TFLs, and 1.5 sacks. Zakhi has a good mix of size, standing at 6’2″ and 300 pounds, and strength that allows him to dictate movement at the line of scrimmage. He does a good job springing from his stance and extending to make initial contact; from there, he uses his powerful base to drive defenders off the ball and spill into the backfield. Branch’s sturdiness and ability to anchor down also allow him to plug up multiple gaps and open opportunities for his teammates to swoop in for the stop. Zakhi brings versatility to the interior defensive line, showing he can line up over a guard or head-on with the center. Keep an eye on this one!