2022 Defensive Line Prospects : Part 1
With our first-ever prospect rankings, we wanted to give a breakdown of some of the top players on the defensive line for New York State. Jimmy Smith from St. Francis is the headliner as he was unstoppable all season. This…
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Continue ReadingWith our first-ever prospect rankings, we wanted to give a breakdown of some of the top players on the defensive line for New York State. Jimmy Smith from St. Francis is the headliner as he was unstoppable all season. This is a real deep group with diverse prospects that range from run stuffers to athletic edge players that can run with wide receivers.
Jimmy Scott Jimmy Scott 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL St. Francis | 2022 State NY – St. Francis
The Pitt commitment is an elite prospect on the defensive line. Scott can make plays on any down. He is a refined pass rusher who constantly works his hands to fight for the best position. I was impressed watching his film as he didn’t just rely on being the best athlete on the field. You can tell he works on his craft.
Kaleb Artis Kaleb Artis 6'4" | 290 lbs | DL St. Francis Prep | 2022 State NY – St. Francis Prep
Artis is a force inside on the defensive line. He showed why he is a Penn State commitment while plugging up the middle at around 6’5 290 lbs. Artis gets his hands on offensive lineman fast and uses his length to get an extension before locating ball carriers.
Osahon Noruwa Osahon Noruwa 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL Curtis | 2022 State NY – Curtis
Osahon is a physical specimen; he already looks like a division one prospect defensive end. The Curtis standout shows natural athleticism with his ability to stand up or put his hand on the ground. I was impressed watching his change of direction ability to track down some of the area’s top prospects. Osahon Noruwa Osahon Noruwa 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL Curtis | 2022 State NY is currently committed to Holy Cross.
Kevin Jobity Jr Kevin Jobity Jr 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Maryvale | 2022 State NY . – Maryvale
This versatile prospect has jumped onto the radar in a big way. Colleges are starting to pay attention to Kevin Jobity Jr Kevin Jobity Jr 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Maryvale | 2022 State NY . as he recently picked up eight offers in a couple of weeks. However, what I like about Jobity is how explosive he is for his size. I think he could line up anywhere on the defensive line in college, either on edge or possibly a 3 technique defensive tackle or maybe even 4i in some type of TITE front.
Elias Barrett Elias Barrett 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Half Hollow Hills East | 2022 State NY – Half Hollows Hills East
I watched Elias Barrett Elias Barrett 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Half Hollow Hills East | 2022 State NY in person during the playoffs, and I came away really impressed. Barrett can beat double teams coming off the edge, and he can flip his hips and bend. Barrett is one of the best in New York because of his coverage ability. So many pass rushers that drop in coverage are uncomfortable in space, and it shows, but this is not the case with Barrett. As of right now, Elias Barrett Elias Barrett 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Half Hollow Hills East | 2022 State NY has an offer from Long Island University, but I think his recruitment will start to pick up.
Sharod Watkins Sharod Watkins 6'0" | 280 lbs | DL University Prep | 2022 State NY – University Prep
The offensive guard’s worst nightmare is a mean 3 technique defensive tackle, which is precisely what Sharod Watkins Sharod Watkins 6'0" | 280 lbs | DL University Prep | 2022 State NY is. However, on film, Watkins flashes with his explosive, aggressive style of play. At around 300 lbs, Sharod Watkins Sharod Watkins 6'0" | 280 lbs | DL University Prep | 2022 State NY is quick as a cat chasing down plays in the backfield. I was super impressed watching how he can move vertical and then suddenly laterally while making a play. He currently holds an offer from Morgan State.
Vincent Rotelli Vincent Rotelli 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL Commack | 2022 State NY – Commack
Stony Brook was wise to offer the Long Island native as Vincent Rotelli Vincent Rotelli 6'5" | 250 lbs | DL Commack | 2022 State NY has a massive frame and enormous potential. He shows excellent burst coming off the edge, and this allows him to either knockback offensive tackles or uses a speed rush when causing havoc in the backfield. The Commack standout has impressive speed for someone this size.
Brian Benson Brian Benson 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL William Floyd | 2022 State NY – William Floyd
The playmaking DE was part of a productive defensive line unit that caused headaches all season for Long Island offenses. Brian Benson Brian Benson 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL William Floyd | 2022 State NY is real strong against the run and he showed good pass rushing moves against some talented offensive lineman. He currently holds offers from Long Island Univsity and Stony Brook.