Morgantown’s defensive front continues to be anchored by one of the state’s premier linemen in 2026 standout Zevon Shipman Zevon Shipman 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Morgantown | 2026 State WV . The junior has emerged as a dominant force this postseason, using his blend of power, burst, and athleticism to overwhelm interior blockers. Shipman has consistently wrecked plays at the line of scrimmage, clogging rushing lanes and generating pressure that forces offenses out of rhythm. As the stakes rise, his ability to control the trenches has become one of the Mohigans’ biggest advantages, and he’s playing at a level that will draw plenty of next-level attention.

2026 Morgantown DL Zevon Shipman Zevon Shipman 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Morgantown | 2026 State WV was dominant in the Mohigans’ week one win over Parkersburg. We’ve been high on his ability since flashing as a sophomore, and Shipman appears to be playing at his best as a senior. The 6’1 280 interior big man had 2 TFLs, 2 pass deflections, and 2 QB pressures in week one while also enabling his teammates to make plays behind him. Shipman is a dominant force and havoc creator along the interior of the line of scrimmage and is a D1 defensive line prospect in our eyes.

Morgantown will have one of the top defensive linemen in the state with 2026 DL Zevon Shipman Zevon Shipman 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Morgantown | 2026 State WV . He took a big step as a junior and is poised to have his best season yet as a senior. Shipman is worthy of D1 looks this fall in our eyes with his combination of power, explosiveness, and athleticism for an interior defensive lineman. He’ll be a havoc creator for the Mohigans in the middle of the line of scrimmage and will shut down some inside run games with pass rush ability in his repertoire.

We are very high on 2026 Morgantown defensive lineman Zevon Shipman Zevon Shipman 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Morgantown | 2026 State WV who will likely continue to be a stock riser in our rankings. He earned a spot on our Perfect Interior DL Build for his explosiveness as an athlete with a great mix of power, strength, and athleticism for his size. Shipman has an ideal build for an interior defensive lineman at 6’1 280 allowing him to get under opposing offensive linemen and letting his physical tools generate success on the field. He fires off the line of scrimmage with a lot of force and has the short-area quickness to create havoc in the backfield as a pass rusher and run-stopper.

The top interior defensive lineman in the 2026 class is Morgantown’s Zevon Shipman Zevon Shipman 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Morgantown | 2026 State WV who just keeps getting bigger and stronger. Shipman moves well even while adding more size and pursues the ball well for an athlete his size. He’s a powerful athlete and very strong at the point of attack often driving opposing offensive linemen backward. Shipman is an interior disruptor who can blow up inside runs through penetration or by knocking his man back. If he continues to progress, Shipman has the potential to garner D1 looks in his senior year.

2026 Morgantown DL Zevon Shipman Zevon Shipman 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Morgantown | 2026 State WV has huge potential which placed him as a Top 5 defensive lineman in his class at this stage. Shipman is incredibly strong for his age who recently hit a PR squat of 500 pounds at 15 years old. That power and strength translate to the football field showing he’s a force at the line of scrimmage and can control it as a young player. Shipman can push his man backward consistently and can take on double teams without being overmatched. He’s very stout at the point of attack and was a very good run-stopping interior defensive lineman as a sophomore last season. Shipman has good hand use and puts himself in a good position to make plays at the LOS consistently.

We’re excited for him to take another step forward this season as a junior with a bright future coming.