National Preps Showcase Top Performers: Defensive Line
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In-depth look into some of the top DL from the National Preps Showcase at Arizona Christian. Aidan Herring, 2023, Perry Good athlete off the edge at 6’3 230 lbs. Plays with good bend, leverage, and pad level. He’s strong and…
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Continue ReadingIn-depth look into some of the top DL from the National Preps Showcase at Arizona Christian.
Aidan Herring, 2023, Perry
Good athlete off the edge at 6’3 230 lbs. Plays with good bend, leverage, and pad level. He’s strong and powerful at the contact point with a great nose for the football. He’s relentless in pursuit and is smart with his attack angles to put himself in position to make a play. Has the frame, talent, and ability to transition well to a LB at the college level depending on development. Looking to build on a strong sophomore campaign.
Jason Kirkland Jason Kirkland 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL Mountain Ridge | 2023 State AZ , 2023, Mountain Ridge
Ideal size and frame to build on at 6’5” 210 lbs. Great length with a 78 inch wingspan and was one of the top testers in the position group. He’s a plus athlete that excels as a pass rusher where he can use his quick and explosive first step off the ball to beat blockers off the edge. Strong in pursuit, he has good speed and lateral mobility to chase down ball carriers sideline to sideline. Good upside and potential.
Kymani Lautaimi, 2023, West (UT)
Strong build at 6’0” 242 lbs. He’s fast off the LOS with quick feet and good bend/flexibility. Very active and fast hands. He shows good command and execution of different pass rush moves. Strong and powerful at the contact point he’s easily able to shed blocks and get a strong push off the LOS. He’s a high motor player that has good burst and closing speed in pursuit. Young player with good raw ability and talent.
Tom Turpin, 2022, Bonneville (UT)
Turpin caught the eye of several scouts and coaches early with his college level frame at 6’4” 230 lbs. and was voted DL MVP. Good all-around athleticism with his combination of speed, quickness, and balance. Possesses good change of direction and short area burst to re-direct and react to ball carrier lateral movement. Does a great job beating blocks and consistently makes plays behind the LOS. Strong tackler that is violent at the POA.
Bryan Vogl, 2023, Cedar Valley (UT)
Promising up and coming DE prospect at 6’2” 225 lbs. He’s got a nose for the football and has great natural talent and instincts. Has the ability to play a hybrid DE/LB spot with his athleticism and mobility in space. He plays full speed, fast, and physical. Good strength and power at the contact point and understands how to use his leverage to hold his ground or beat his blocks. He’s a sure tackler that drives his legs through contact. Extremely high ceiling with his explosive playmaking potential on the defensive side of the ball.
Other prospects that flashed:
Jayden Hurst, 2022, Red Mountain
Ty Robinson, 2022, Basha
Matias Ortiz Matias Ortiz 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Coconino | 2022 State AZ , 2022, Coconino
Sam Benjamin, 2022, Ironwood Ridge