JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Rivals Five-Star is in the books and now it’s time to continue the position breakdowns and give thoughts on many of the players who competed at the summer’s biggest event. We break down the top 10 defensive linemen.
1. DEUCE GERALDS
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The Defensive Line MVP of the Rivals Five-Star, Geralds won reps from every spot across the front and did not lose a rep during the event. A top-30 prospect in the 2026 Rivals250 , Geralds has outstanding quickness off the ball and plays downhill. His blend of quickness and power is uncanny.
Alabama, Oregon, Clemson and Ohio State are a few of the headliners involved in Geralds’ recruitment early on.
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2. JAHKEEM STEWART
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Stewart was right in the thick of the conversation for the Defensive Line MVP award in Jacksonville. The native of Reserve, La., Stewart won reps from every spot across the defensive line and did so emphatically. College coaches around the country view Stewart as a prospect with generational upside, exceptional size and athletic traits. Stewart can often rely on his innate power to win one-on-ones, and open up an arsenal of different techniques and pass-rush moves successfully in this setting.
LSU, USC, Ohio State and Oregon are in the mix for the five-star.
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3. JARQUEZ CARTER
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Carter was not only a top performer from one-on-ones but he also captured first-place in the bench-press contest. Carter’s power in the weight room was glaring in the one-on-one portion of camp. The four-star is strong and also equipped with great hands and a fast motor. He also excelled with a number of second and third efforts as an interior DL prospect.
Ohio State, Miami and Florida are among the…
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Publish date : 2024-07-03 01:46:00
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