The next group of players to be reviewed in the State-Wide City Rankings are the defensive linemen. Fourteen players made the cut. These players are the best in the area:
#1. Kaevon FreshwaterKaevonFreshwater6'5" | DLNortheastern | 2022StateNC, 6’5” 225 – Northeastern HS. He is a dominant force on the field. He simply overpowers the offensive linemen to make the tackle. He has the speed to run sideline to sideline to make the play. A big production season is expected from him and multiple P5 offers should start to come in for him.
#2. Chris Allen, 6’4” 240 – Wake Forest HS. He sheds blockers quickly to disrupt and stop the play. Displays great speed and strength to stop the ball carrier, often for lost yardage. He is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season. He has an offer from Old Dominion Univ. and more D1 offers should start to come in for him.
#3. Beau AtkinsonBeauAtkinson6'6" | DLLeesville Road | 2022StateNC, 6’6” 215 – Leesville Road HS. Displays a relentless effort to disrupt the play to make the tackle. Displays good use of hands to maneuver around the offensive linemen to make the tackle. He
The next group of players to be reviewed in the State-Wide City Rankings are the defensive linemen. Fourteen players made the cut. These players are the best in the area:
#1.
Kaevon FreshwaterKaevonFreshwater6'5" | DLNortheastern | 2022StateNC, 6’5” 225 – Northeastern HS. He is a dominant force on the field. He simply overpowers the offensive linemen to make the tackle. He has the speed to run sideline to sideline to make the play. A big production season is expected from him and multiple P5 offers should start to come in for him.
#2. Chris Allen, 6’4” 240 – Wake Forest HS. He sheds blockers quickly to disrupt and stop the play. Displays great speed and strength to stop the ball carrier, often for lost yardage. He is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season. He has an offer from Old Dominion Univ. and more D1 offers should start to come in for him.
#3.
Beau AtkinsonBeauAtkinson6'6" | DLLeesville Road | 2022StateNC, 6’6” 215 – Leesville Road HS. Displays a relentless effort to disrupt the play to make the tackle. Displays good use of hands to maneuver around the offensive linemen to make the tackle. He is expected to be leader on the defensive line for the upcoming season. He is a solid D1 prospect and more offers should start to come in for him.
#4.
Donovan SpellmanDonovanSpellman6'4" | DLKnightdale | 2022StateNC, 6’4” 205 – Clayton HS. Relentless pass-rusher who plays at a high energy level. Displays good lateral movement while in pursuit of the ball carrier. The expectations are high as he prepares for the upcoming season. The D1 offers should start to come in for him.
#5. Xzavier Fields, 6’1” 260 – Corinth Holders HS. Displays strong straight-line movement and a quick first-step to get to the ball carrier. He gives maximum effort on every play. He should continue to improve his skills for the upcoming season. A solid D2 prospect and offers should start to come in for him.
#6. Jasiah Hill, 6’2” 250 – Enloe HS. Displays good lateral movement and use of hands to shed the block to make the tackle. He tries to be involved in every play. He should continue to improve as he prepares for the upcoming season. A D2 prospect and offers should start to come in for him.
#7. Christian Nicholson, 6’1” 235 – Hunt HS. He is quick out of his stance and is difficult to block. He runs down the ball carrier in the backfield on several plays. The expectations are high as he prepares for the upcoming season. A D2 prospect and offers should start to come in for him.
