2023 Defensive Linemen To Watch in the Houston Area
The list below shows a handful of 2023 defensive lineman located in the Houston area who should draw many eyes heading into next season. These players are expected to have a major and/or increased role for their defenses and have…
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Continue ReadingThe list below shows a handful of 2023 defensive lineman located in the Houston area who should draw many eyes heading into next season. These players are expected to have a major and/or increased role for their defenses and have the talent to stand out. These players stood out on film and the potential is high for all of them. This is only a FEW of many players in the area who are expected to have a big role heading into next season, and there will be plenty more names at this position that you will see in the near future.
Serigne Tounkara Serigne Tounkara 6'2" | 245 lbs | DL Clear Falls | 2023 TX DE – Clear Falls
Tounkara is a 3-4 end who plays with much force and shows excellent skill. From first watch, Tounkara uses his hands incredibly well and dominates the opposition with quick movements. He has a quick burst and does a great job of accelerating past blockers. Tounkara has great closing speed, which he shows when chasing down quarterbacks and running backs. He is physical at the point of attack and is very decisive when engaged. He makes a move to free himself, and is in pursuit of the ball. At 6’2-6’3, Tounkara has a long reach and can control blocks and maintain running lanes. Tounkara is a very promising player who I feel can make a lot of noise heading into next season. He is an overall great player who shows effort and high potential.
Dillon Botts DT – Bridgeland
Botts is a true run stopper. He causes pile ups in the interior of the line, using his strength and size. Botts does a good job of using his reach and beating blockers to their gaps, forcing plays to bounce outside or causing a negative gain. Botts is a player who I cannot wait to see compete next season. He has the necessary tools to be successful and has put in the work this offseason. The future is bright for Botts and he will draw eyes when he is on the field.
Zaylon Davis DT – CE King
When watching Davis’s film, first thing that draws the eyes is his ability to shed blocks. Davis is a player who is never blocked for long, and makes the correct reads to get to the ball. When engaged with blockers, Davis finds ways to peek into the backfield to locate the ball, they attack. Davis holds his own in the interior line, giving little to no ground, and being physical at the point of attack. He has a quick burst after disengaging blocks which leads to many tackle for losses. The more time he spends on the field, the better he will develop and that is a scary thought. Davis shows much skill already and his growth will be something to watch for.
Broderick Johnson DE/OLB – Katy
A very long, rangy athlete, Johnson is a major threat off of the edge. Johnson has very good speed and is quick off of the snap, causing havoc in the backfield. He is quick on his inside moves, beating blockers before they can react. Johnson has a good frame with potential to be molded into a serious prospect. Johnson possesses all of the skills needed to be a game changing edge rusher. He can defend the run, stretching plays to the sideline with his reach and speed, as well as be a game changing pass rusher. Looking forward to how he is used in the future because he has much talent and upside.
Emmanuel Lawton DT – Tompkins
Lawton possesses both quickness and power and does an excellent job of winning his one on one blocks. Lawton shows incredible strength, especially when making plays after being doubled and even sometimes tripled team. He does an excellent job moving his feet on zone runs and disengaging blocks to make the play. Lawton shows great pursuit of the ball carrier and a good motor. He controls his opposition fairly easily and forces linemen back with his strength. Lawton is an issue in the middle and causes many problems for offenses. He has good hands and has great awareness of what is going on around him. Lawton is a player who will draw much attention as well going into next season on a new team. Expect him to have an immediate impact once he touches the field.