2021 Defensive Lineman

[TwentyTwo]

(DT) Brian Bresee (Soph.) 6'-5"300 Clemson
Lived up to the hype as a Former No. 1 recruit in the country who burst onto the scene as a Freshman All-American in 2020 … became the second ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year in Clemson history, joining Dexter Lawrence (2016) … enters 2021 credited with 33 tackles (6.5 for loss), 4.0 sacks, two pass breakups, a forced fumble and a safety in 432 defensive snaps over 12 games (10 starts).
From same hometown as L.A. Rams rookie RB Jake Funk!

(DE) George Karlaftis (Jr.) 6'-4" 275 Purdue
2020 Second-team All-Big Ten.
• Started three games before missing significant time due to injury and COVID-19
58 Tackles; 19.0 TFL -93; 9.5 Sacks -67; 1 INT; 3 PD's; 1 FF; 2 Fumble rec
Looking for a strong bounce back season. Starter since Day 1; Best Boilermaker Defender since Ryan Kerrigan

(DE) Aiden Hutchinson (Sr.) 6'-6" 269 Michigan
2020 only played in 3 gamesbefore his season was cut short due to injury
Had a big Soph. season 68 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, six pass breakups,
On the NFL Radar

(DT) Kurt Hinish (Sr.) 6'-2" 296 Notre Dame
25 career starts ; 14.5 TFL's ; 5.5 Sacks

(DT) Ben Stille (Sr.) 6'-5" 290 Nebraska
2020 Honorable-Mention All-Big Ten
Career 107 tackles; 24 TFL; 13 Sacks; 4 PD ; 1 FF

(DT) Raymond Vohasek (Sr.) 6'-3" 300 North Carolina
Pre-Season 2nd Team Athlon's All ACC ; 2020 All ACC Honorable Mention
44 Tackles ; 12 TFL; 5.5 Sacks; 2 PD's
Started career @ JUCO

(DE) Cam Thomas (Jr.) 6'-5" 265 San Diego State
1st Team Athlon's MWC; 2019 The Athletic Freshman Second-Team All-American; Two-time First-Team All-Mountain West (2019-20)
84 tackles; 18 TFL; 9.5 Sacks; 3 PD's

(DE) Jacob Panasuik (Sr.) 6'-4" 255 Michigan State
Pre season 2nd Team Athlon's All Big 10
105 tackles; 21 TFL; 9 Sacks; 4 FF; 3 PD's; 1 Block

(DE) Zach VanValkenburg (Sr.) 6'-4" 267 Iowa
Preseason 1st Team All-Big Ten by Phil Steele .
Tied for 1st nationally w 4 recovered fumbles in 2020 ; 153 Career Tackles; 27.5 TFL; 16.5 Sacks; 5 FF
Started career at D2 Hillsdale College

(DE) Scott Patchan (Sr.) 6'-6" 270 Colorado State (Miami transfer)
1st Team pre-season Athlon's All MWC
85 tackles ; 16 TFL's ; 9 Sacks

(DE) Cade Hall (Jr.) 6'-3" 270 San Jose State
Pre season Athlon's 1st Team All MWC
Career 108 tackles; 24.5 TFL; 14 Sacks; 3 FF; 1 Fumble recovery
Dad Rhett played in the NFL 8 seasons

(DE) Derek Parish (Jr.) 6'-2" 245 Houston
2nd Team Pre Season Athlon's All AAC Team
84 tackles ; 13 TFL; 7 Sacks; 2 FR; 1 FF
Scored a TD 85 yard fumble return ...

(DE) Turner Coxe (Sr.) 6'-3" 243 SMU
PreSeason 3rd team All ACC Athlon's
92 tackles 19 .5 TFL; 8.5 Sacks ; 1 INT ; 3 PD's; 4 FF!
Former 2 star recruit

There are a few more to add...what is the "picture limit" on one post?

 

[Red Raider]

Wow we have a SOLID group of D-Lineman this year to add onto the stud TE and LB groups!!

Drew Beesley (SR) 6’2” 260lbs Michigan State
Beesley is undersized but produces well when he plays. 47 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR. Makes a nice tag team with Jacub Panasiuk.


Nick Figueroa (SR) 6’5” 275lbs USC
Figueroa is a JUCO transfer who shined in 2020 recording 7 TFL and 3.5 sacks in USC’s 6 games. Expect a big season from Figueroa with 15 added pounds and a full season. 30 tackles, 9 TFL, 5.5 sacks, and 1 FR in his USC career.


Weston Kramer (SR) 6’2” 290lbs Indiana
Kramer started 30 games the last 3 seasons for Northern Illinois and he transferred to Indiana for his final year. 95 tackles, 12 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in his career. 2020 2nd Team All-MAC.


Nick Heninger (SR) 6’2” 235lbs Utah State
Transfer from Utah has been a starter since 2019. Career totals of 87 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 9 sacks, 4 FF, and 5 FR.


Garrett Crall (SR) 6’5” 239lbs Wyoming
4 year starter looks to have his biggest season in 2021. Career totals: 147 tackles, 21 TFL, 13.5 sacks, 6 pass deflections, 2 FF, and 3 FR.

 

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Not until volunteering to do the Arkansas 2021 thread during the Summer did i realize FCS Illinois State transfer (played there this Spring '21 Covid) D-Lineman John Ridgeway was starting....

......Then announced here on CF earlier in the week Ridgeway got a Senior Bowl invite...dude is a specimen wrecking havoc @ 6'-6" 320~! Glad they did not attempt to convert him to the O-Line!

John Ridgeway (Sr) 6'-6" 320 Arkansas
33 tackles ; 2 sacks so far this season; had appendix removed earlier in season

 

[Bucky]

Good to see the Big Hoss invited to The Senior Bowl!

 

[Red Raider]

The NFL needs a big tall DT like him!

 

[TwentyTwo]

Yes indeed Bucky & Red Raider!

Here are a few more prospects having strong seasons....

D-Tackle Scott Matlock (RS Jr.) 6'-4" 295 Boise State
Even caught a 3 yard TD pass vs. Utah St!
So far 41 tackles ; 7 Sacks ; 8.5 TFL ; 2 Fumble Recoveries; Blocked FG

D-End Brock Martin (Sr) 6'-3" 250 Oklahoma State
32 tackles ; 10 TFL's ; 6 Sacks ; 6 QB hurries
Plenty injuries thru out his career including now PLAYING THRU a Dislocated Elbow = Ouuch!!

 

[Bucky]

Yes indeed Bucky & Red Raider!

Here are a few more prospects having strong seasons....

D-Tackle Scott Matlock (RS Jr.) 6'-4" 295 Boise State
Even caught a 3 yard TD pass vs. Utah St!
So far 41 tackles ; 7 Sacks ; 8.5 TFL ; 2 Fumble Recoveries; Blocked FG

D-End Brock Martin (Sr) 6'-3" 250 Oklahoma State
32 tackles ; 10 TFL's ; 6 Sacks ; 6 QB hurries
Plenty injuries thru out his career including now PLAYING THRU a Dislocated Elbow = Ouuch!!

Both guys were flying under my radar! Excellent campaigns for them. Especially impressed with Matlock, 7 sacks as an interior DL is impressive. Surprised OK State has an overachiever on Defense! Though I'll be honest have not watched much of that Conference this year. 6 sacks should get Martin in a camp as an OLB.

 

[Red Raider]

Nice to see these guys have breakout years, Martin is long overdue for a big season!

Colorado State DE (Miami transfer) Scott Patchan is also having a monster season. He should be getting big NFL buzz but I’ve heard nothing!

Here’s another under the radar guy having a fantastic season.

Joey Noble (SR) 6’3” 245lbs New Mexico State
Super senior with a breakout year during his extra COVID season! 67 tackles, 15 TFL, 4.5 sacks. One of the better run stopping DE’s in the group of 5 schools.

 

[TwentyTwo]

Thanks for the addition Red Raider.

Watching the Quick Lane Bowl the other day..noticed a monster D-Lineman wrecking havoc....ONLY a Sophomore!

Nose Tackle Braden Fiske (Soph.) 6'-5" 300 Western Michigan
Keep an eye on this dude ...no reason in the world he will not be making an impact on an NFL Roster
43 tackles ; 8 TFL; 4 Sacks

 

[Red Raider]

I’ve mentioned Utah State DE Nick Heninger the last couple of seasons but I did not expect the season he would have this year! He tied with Cameron Thomas for the lead among all white guys with 20.5 TFL’s this past season.

He finished 2021 with 74 tackles, 20.5 TFL, 8 sacks, 5 pass deflections, 5 FF, 1 FR.

After a season like that he will probably get a shot in the NFL, he’s undersized so he will likely become an OLB.

 

[Bucky]

I’ve mentioned Utah State DE Nick Heninger the last couple of seasons but I did not expect the season he would have this year! He tied with Cameron Thomas for the lead among all white guys with 20.5 TFL’s this past season.

He finished 2021 with 74 tackles, 20.5 TFL, 8 sacks, 5 pass deflections, 5 FF, 1 FR.

After a season like that he will probably get a shot in the NFL, he’s undersized so he will likely become an OLB.

Impressive year for Heininger! He deserves some exposure in if the All Star Games.