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Defensive Tackles
#1 — William Echoles, DT, Ole Miss (6'3", 310 lbs)
9/19 - (LSU) - Echoles was great today. Whether going head up or shooting gaps, he gave the O-line fits. LSU had little success when running at him. His blend off strength and overall ability flashed several times. He ended up with 5 tackles, 1 sack, 3 TFLs.
#2 — Ahmaad Moten, DT, Miami (6'3", 325 lbs)
9/4 - (Stanford) - Moten had a very solid game. The stat sheet won't show it but he shots gaps well and played with a good blend of speed and quickness. He gave the O-line fits as he was good crossing faces and disrupting run lanes and passing.
#3 — Xavier Gilliam, DT, Tennessee (6'2", 305 lbs)
#4 — Bear Alexander, DT, Oregon (6'3", 313 lbs)
9/5 - (Boise State) - It was just one game against a lesser opponent, but Alexander looked like he could be in the running for DT1 contention. No matter who he faced, he made for a very challenging blocking assignment. Aside from tiring out a few times, his motor ran hot and he created issues vs. the run and pass. He lined up at multiple spots along the LOS and shined throughout. He was quick off the snap and violent with his hands. He finished with 8 tackles, 1 sack.
9/26 - (USC) - Alexander was credited with 2 tackles, 1 sack in this game, was hit or miss in his performance. One snap, he'd fire of the ball and give the USC interior more than it could handle. On the next he was too quick to get upright and would stalemate at the LOS. He displayed the ability to power through blocks and compromise blocking lanes. However, he too often faded and was inconsistent given his vast abilities.
#5 — David Stone, DT, Oklahoma (6'3", 310 lbs)
9/12 - (Michigan) - Stone didn't have a bad game, but he certainly didn't look like a 1st-round prospect that many tout him to be. He shot off the ball well and showed good stack strength. However, he didn't disengage real well and filed to be a dominant force. Against this younger, less experienced Michigan interior, he should've popped more than he did. He had 3 tackles, .5 TFLs.
#6 — Tavion Gadson, DT, Kentucky (6'5", 303 lbs)
9/12 - (Alabama) - Gadson was outstanding in this one. He displayed violent hands, consistently swiped hands off his frame to free himself and disrupt plays. He had 5 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 TFLs. As impressive as those stats are, they don't do him justice. He was in the backfield often and create a LOS the entire game.
#7 — Jide Abasiri, DT, USC (6'5", 280 lbs)
8/29 - (San Jose State) - Abasiri had an impressive outing. He fired off the ball well and was tough to handle, whether it be in the pass or run game. While good at creating pass-pressure, he shined in run defense. He played with excellent leverage, stood up blockers well and even split a double-team for a TFL. SJSU had little success running at him. He looked like he could play anywhere from a 1 to 4-tech with success.
9/26 - (Oregon) - Abasiri had an outstanding game. While credited with just 4 tackles, he provided constant pressure against the pass, often had to be double-teamed. Against the run, he used great arm extension and fought threw blocks very well. He easily looked like one off the nation's best,, most versatile D-lineman, able to play very well over the OG as well as the OT.
#8 — A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon (6'3", 338 lbs)
9/5 - (Boise State) - Washington didn't flash like his teammate Alexander, but he was no slouch. He showed off good play strength and the ability to muck up plays at the LOS. He finished with just 1 tackle, but allowed others to operate.
9/26 - (USC) - Washington, while not always a consistent force, showed off his power and overall upside in this game. He was in on 5 stops, showed great play strength and his ability to deflate the O-line quite a few times. When operating closer to the inside gaps, he was able to more effectively draw attention and muck up plays. His pass rush still needs work.
#9 — Devan Thompkins, DT/DE, Alabama (6'5", 300 lbs)
9/12 - (Kentucky) - Thompkins had a great game. Used as both a base 3-4 DE and DT, he showed off very good play strength against the run and pass. He displayed violent hands and a bull rush that was tough to stop. He's a hue reason why Kentucky had under 100 yards rushing. He finished with 6 tackles, 2 sacks.
#10 — Justin Scott, DT, Miami (6'3", 303 lbs)
9/4 - (Stanford) - Scott had a very average game. He was blocked head up a number of times and wasn't consistent. While you could see his upside at times, he didn't play to his talent level.
#11 — Enow Etta, DT, Michigan (6'5", 328 lbs)
9/26 - (Iowa) - Etta had an impressive game. Against a very good O-line, he exhibited plus play strength, challenged blockers all game long. Whether lining up inside or at base DE, he was effective.
10/3 - (Minnesota) - Etta popped again. His ability to anchor, extend his arms, collapse lanes and disrupt plays was very evident. He once again played up and down the line, looked adept wherever he played.
#12 — Emmanuel Oyebadejo, DT, Florida (6'6", 300 lbs)
#13 — Kam Franklin, DT, Ole Miss (6'5", 295 lbs)
9/19 - (LSU) - Franklin's highlight play was tipping the ball at the end of the game to force an INT. However, he flashed all game, showed his versatility to be effective as a 3-4 base DE, as well as an interior force. His bull rush was dominant. He had 3 tackles, 1 TFL.
#14 — Trey Pierce, DT, Michigan (6'2", 310 lbs)
9/26 - (Iowa) - Pierce caught my attention today. Iowa has a good O-line, yet Pierce was able to anchor and disrupt plays.
10/3 - (Minnesota) - Pierce was solid overall. His play strength was compromised a couple times, but he flashed on other run downs, held down his ap assignments well.
#15 — Tyrique Tucker, DT, Indiana (6'0", 302 lbs)
#16 — Mateen Ibirogba, DT, Texas Tech (6'3", 296 lbs)
#17 — Jayden Jackson, DT, Oklahoma (6'2", 322 lbs)
9/12 - (Michigan) - Jackson had a solid game, often looked as good if not better than his teammate Stone. He was a formidable force at the LOS, did a good job holding down his gap assignments and making interior runs difficult. He finished with 6 tackles, 1 TFL.
#18 — A.J. Holmes, DT, Texas Tech (6'3", 300 lbs)
#19 — James Smith, DT, Ohio State (6'3", 297 lbs)
9/12 - (Texas) - Smith had a very average game. While he dug in and gave his all against the run at times, he wasn't a big factor in clogging up run lanes or disrupting plays.
#20 — Mario Landino, DT, Indiana (6'4", 275 lbs)
#21 — Jordan Hall, DT, Georgia (6'4", 320 lbs)
#22 — Keanu Tanuvasa, DT, BYU (6'4", 300 lbs)
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