The 2027 class is loaded with talented defensive linemen, as evidenced by the top of the Rivals300 rankings.   Five-star Jalen Brewster is the

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Notre Dame had been a school David Folorunsho wanted to be recruited by for a long time.  Last week, he committed to the Irish, fulfilling a

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The second to last stop on the Under Armour Regional tour was Chicago.  There was a deep pool of talent at every position group, but here is the

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Four-star Defensive Lineman David Folorunsho

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David Folorunsho's size and movement skills remind us of Marcell Dareus at the same stage. Like Dareus, Folorunsho is a twitched up, long defensive lineman with game-wrecking ability. They are of similar size at the same stage, with Dareus adding considerable mass in college and beyond. Dareus was also a more fluid mover at the same stage. 

Twitched up defensive lineman with a rare combination of size and athleticism along the interior. Measured at 6-foot-3, 285 pounds with 34 inch arms prior to his senior season. Came onto the national scene following a breakout junior campaign. Plays all over the defensive line, lining up on the edge and along the interior.  Able to quickly disengage and flashes encouraging hand usage for a young player. Shows elite burst on film, darting into the backfield and running sideline-to-sideline with ease. Closing speed is jarring. Looks like a linebacker when tracking down ball carriers in pursuit. Finished with 15 tackles for loss and five sacks as a junior. Still mastering technique and will need continued development but has one of the highest upsides among defensive linemen in the 2027 cycle. 

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