San Diego Class of 2024 Defensive Linemen to Watch (Part Two)

San Diego is loaded with talent and often gets overlooked due to the much larger Southern Section that plays just north of them. Here are 10 class of 2024 defensive linemen that could have stellar seasons this fall. The list is in alphabetical order by last name and the players are not ranked. For part one of this list, click here to read. Daniel Larsina, Helix Larsina is a nose tackle and can be a 3-technique as well. He does an excellent job defending the run and he always has his eyes in the backfield while engaged with the offensive lineman. He has a solid club move as a pass rusher and does a good job driving his feet through contact. He’s not a tall guy at 5-foot-9 but could still work on his pad level. Jeremiah Savaiinaea, Helix Savaiinaea is a really athletic 3-technique and offensive guard and the Helix coaching staff knows how athletic he is. They use him a lot on twists and stunts because he is quick enough to get to the far gaps before the offensive line can adjust. When he isn’t stunting, he fires off the ball well and his pad level is good. When he does twist, he could improve his first step but he is good enough athlete to make up for it. Utah State has shown interest in him. https://twitter.com/JeremiahSavaii1/status/1515467836960870400?s=20&t=KndKlNIeQ89JDc_DZzw9ig Makhai L Viavia, Madison There is a lot to like about Viavia’s game. He has very fast feet, a top notch swim move, a motor and plus athleticism. He can get skinny through the gap and get into the backfield and cause problems. He’s already a solid tackler and reads offenses well. One thing I noticed on his film and seeing clips of him do one-on-ones is that he doesn’t have a good initial punch. If he does, he does not utilize it. He has great hand fighting for a defensive lineman but I think if he got that good initial punch he could knock the offensive lineman back a bit and be even more lethal. Some work on the one man sled would benefit him, but he does a lot of things very well. https://twitter.com/LMakhai/status/1508864509284282377?s=20&t=ihxuuXzV_pLDi4if0stKJA Damarrion White, Granite Hills White is more of an outside linebacker than a defensive end but he mostly plays on the line of scrimmage. He is a long strider who is faster than most defensive linemen. He is a good film studier and always knows when the ball is coming to the outside. He takes good pursuit angles to the ball and is fast enough to burn tackles in pass protection. White is big with a frame that will easily add muscle without sacrificing athleticism so it’s easy to see why colleges like him. He has offers from Fresno State and Washington. https://twitter.com/DamarrionWhite6/status/1516607424479719426?s=20&t=ihxuuXzV_pLDi4if0stKJA Izell Wright, Sweetwater Wright has a knack for always being around the ball. He is very fast off the edge and attacks the outside shoulder of the offensive lineman with his inside hand which I like. He has good instincts and reads screens well and outside runs. He is aggressive but also smart and never over-pursues. Wright understands when his tackle is blocking down that either a puller is coming or the back is coming to block him. He is clearly an experienced football player who understands the game. He can improve on his speed and strength, but he has a good foundation.