Rising Stock Defensive Linemen 2022 (Part 1)
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The defensive line position is very strong in Ohio for the class of 2022. These players are athletic, physically tough, and extremely high motor defenders who pride themselves on defeating the blocker then getting to the football. Many of these…
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Continue ReadingThe defensive line position is very strong in Ohio for the class of 2022. These players are athletic, physically tough, and extremely high motor defenders who pride themselves on defeating the blocker then getting to the football. Many of these outstanding football players have already received multiple D1 offers.
Antwan Blackshear Antwan Blackshear 6'3" | 310 lbs | DL Trotwood Madison | 2022 State OH 6’3” 310 Trotwood Madison
Blackshear is an athletic lineman for who is quick off the ball and is powerful with his first strike and fluid in his movement. Even though Antwan can play either side of the ball, he is especially impressive in his pass rush abilities as a one technique or defensive tackle.
Dakari Frasier 6’4” 245 Pickerington Central
An extremely agile and mobile defensive lineman, Frasier displays speed and quickness on the perimeter and in the openfield. He can transition instantaneously from a pass rusher into pursuit once the football is thrown by flipping his hips and breaking to the ball.
Sam Buerkle Sam Buerkle 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Cincinnati St. Xavier | 2022 OH 6’4” 250 Cincinnati St. Xavier
Buerkle is a real force as an outside pass rusher at the defensive end position. He does a great job of keeping offensive linemen off his body by using his long arms to protect his chest. Sam uses a variety of pass rush techniques like the club and swim to put heat on the opposing quarterbacks.
Chase Brown Chase Brown 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL Moeller | 2022 OH 6’3” 225 Cincinnati Moeller
Brown isn’t the biggest defensive end around but his explosion off the ball along with his leg drive makes him difficult to block. His motor neve quits and can split a double team and still put pressure on the opposing quarterback. Brown also has a great inside pass rush move.
Clive Wilson Clive Wilson 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL Chaney | 2022 State OH 6’5” 230 Youngstown Chaney
This tall and intimidating defensive end works best from a two-point outside rush position. He has tremendous length due to his height and wingspan. He strikes, sheds, and disengages from pass blockers with ease and is fast enough to run plays down from behind.
Drew Logan Drew Logan 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Hoover | 2022 State OH 6’4” 220 North Canton Hoover
Logan comes from a long line of great athletes, and he is carrying on that family tradition. Drew is one of the most versatile players in the state in that he can line up as a defensive end, linebacker, and tight end. He is a great technician in terms of footwork, use of his hands, pursuit angles, and acceleration to the ball.