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Georgia is loaded with amazing defensive linemen. The Classes of 2022 and 2023 feature many prospects with the traits needed to succeed at the collegiate level. These talented prospects are putting in work this offseason, working with positional coaches and…
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Continue ReadingGeorgia is loaded with amazing defensive linemen. The Classes of 2022 and 2023 feature many prospects with the traits needed to succeed at the collegiate level. These talented prospects are putting in work this offseason, working with positional coaches and attending 7-on-7s and camps. There are many defensive line prospects for who universities should be recruiting. Let’s take a look at these promising prospects.
*This list is in alphabetical order.
Justin Benton
Justin
Benton
6'3" | 245 lbs | DL
Newton | 2023
State
GA
, Class of 2023, Newton
Benton is one of many amazing defensive line prospects from the 2023 class. He plays strong-side defensive end. He is a force of nature. Benton is explosive off the line and quickly gets into the backfield. Benton plays with great awareness and gets his hands up to deflect passes. He has the making of a future Power 5 starter.
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Victor Burley
Victor
Burley
6'4" | 255 lbs | DL
Warner Robbins | 2023
State
GA
, Class of 2023, Warner Robbins
Burley is another fantastic class of 2023 prospect. He is our 2nd ranked player from the class of 2023. He excels at defensive tackle and defensive end. Burley can overpower offensive linemen consistently. Burley is a great athlete with great football instincts. He deflects his fair share of passes. Burley is well on his way to playing Power 5 football.
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Seven Cloud
Seven
Cloud
6'3" | 325 lbs | DL
McEachern | 2023
State
GA
, Class of 2023, McEachern
Cloud is a promising defensive tackle. Cloud is our 3rd ranked defensive linemen in his class. The Georgia commit moves well for his massive size. Cloud does a good job filling running lanes. Cloud has great strength and dominates the line of scrimmage. If he continues working on his technique he will have the ability to succeed at the next level.
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Gabriel Harris
Gabriel
Harris
6'2" | 235 lbs | DL
Valdosta | 2023
FL
, Class of 2023, Thomas County Central
Harris is an athletic edge rusher. He does a great job penetrating the line of scrimmage and meeting ball carriers in the backfield. His strength and length allow him to drive linemen back and quickly shed blocks. Would like to see him add some pass rush moves to his game. Overall, Harris is a stud.
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Felix Hixon
Felix
Hixon
6'3" | 280 lbs | DL
Jackson | 2022
State
GA
, Class of 2022, Jackson
Hixon is a massive interior defensive lineman. He is explosive off the line, not giving offensive linemen time to get their hands up. He bulldozes smaller linemen and demands being double-teamed. Hixon fills running lanes well and can pressure the quarterback. He moves well and maintains great leverage for his size.
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Horace Lockett
Horace
Lockett
6'3" | 265 lbs | DL
Westlake | 2022
State
GA
, Class of 2022, Westlake
Lockett is our 6th ranked defensive linemen. Lockett is a fluid runner capable of playing sideline to sideline. He possesses fantastic upper and lower body strength. Lockett can dip and rip. He does a great job driving linemen back and shedding the block as ball carriers approach.
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Malachi Madison
Malachi
Madison
6'3" | 275 lbs | DL
Cedar Grove | 2022
State
GA
, Class of 2022, Cedar Grove
Madison is a giant defensive end. He stuffs the run and rushes the passer well. He moves excellently for his size and does a great job shimming into the backfield. Madison makes good use of his arms to move defenders out the way and bat down passes.
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Kayden McDonald
Kayden
McDonald
6'0" | 290 lbs | DL
North Gwinnett | 2023
State
GA
, Class of 2023, North Gwinnett
McDonald is a promising young defensive tackle. He is only a sophomore but has shown a ton of potential. McDonald has a great first step, quickly getting into the backfield. McDonald maintains gaps and fills running lanes. He has a great understanding of the game. He further highlights the tremendous depth the class of 2023 has at defensive linemen.
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Christen Miller
Christen
Miller
6'6" | 285 lbs | DL
Cedar Grove | 2022
State
GA
, Class of 2022, Cedar Grove
Miller is a gifted defensive tackle. Miller dominates the line of scrimmage. He has the ability to collapse the pocket, as well as, stop ball carriers in the backfield. Miller is talented at pursuing ball carriers. He plays with a high motor for all four quarters.
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Lebbeus Overton
Lebbeus
Overton
6'4" | 245 lbs | DL
Milton | 2022
GA
, Class of 2023, Milton
Overton is a monster from Alpharetta, Georgia. Overton is capable of wrecking offensive game plans. He overpowers linemen and has a nice spin move. He is a great combination of size and speed; he delivers punishment on impact. Overton uses his arms well when maintaining gaps. It is obvious why he is our number 1 prospect in his class.
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Darris Smith
Darris
Smith
6'6" | 225 lbs | DL
Appling County | 2022
State
GA
, Class of 2022, Appling County
Smith is a lengthy edge rusher. He extends his arms well and can toss offensive linemen to the side. Smith displays a nice burst when pursuing ball carriers. He is comfortable containing the edge. He moves his feet well. The Georgia commit is legit.
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Stantavious Smith
Stantavious
Smith
6'3" | 245 lbs | DL
Dougherty | 2023
State
GA
, Class of 2023, Albany
Smith is another promising prospect from the class of 2023. He plays with good leverage and has a good rip and dip move. With a stocky build, he has the ability to play multiple spots on the line. Smith can disengage linemen as ball carriers approach. Smith is a high motor player, pressuring the quarterback with good consistency.
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Tyre West
Tyre
West
6'3" | 280 lbs | DL
Tift County | 2022
State
GA
, Class of 2022, Tift County
West is a talented defensive end with a high ceiling. West has good speed and can make plays from the backside. He hits like a truck, stunning linemen and ball carriers. West has the ability to play the edge and interior. He might be a little raw but he has the talent to be a good to great Power 5 player.
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Joshua White
Joshua
White
6'4" | 240 lbs | DL
Cedar Grove | 2022
State
GA
, Class of 2022, Cedar Grove
White is an impressive defensive end. White uses his hands well, swatting passes and shedding blocks. He needs to become a more fluid runner. Good lower body strength, he is quick off the ball. White does an excellent job filling his gap and containing the edge.
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Mykel Williams
Mykel
Williams
6'5" | 255 lbs | DL
Hardaway | 2022
State
GA
, Class of 2022, Hardaway
Williams is a powerful defensive tackle. Our 5th ranked prospect in the class of 2022 blows up the line. The combination of his hands and footwork create matchup nightmares for linemen. Williams has a couple of pass rush moves in his arsenal. Williams commands double-teams. His film shows a future Power 5 player.
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