TOP 2025 DL RECRUITS
College Football Now top 2025 DL recruits features rising class of 2025 top defensive line recruits football recruiting profiles!
Updated March 19th, 2023 at 8:58 a.m. CST
Updated March 19th, 2023 at 8:58 a.m. CST
2025 TOP DEFENSIVE LINE RECRUITS
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2025 TOP DL RECRUIT GUS RITCHEY
DL Gus Ritchey
Northwood HS
(NC)
6'4",225
GPA - 3.5
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
Freshman scouting notes - 2025 Top DE/ATH Recruit Gus Ritchey is an explosive edge rusher who uses his immense amount of strength to collapse the pocket and is able to maintain outstanding leverage out on the edge to shutdown the running game. Ritchey also is utilized in the backfield as a running back and is a brutalizing downhill runner, who is able to break through would-be tacklers with his physicality to gain extra yards after contact. He is a very sound tackler as a top 2025 DE recruit and exhibits violent hands when detaching from opposing offensive linemen, while proving to have the ability to quickly detach to bring ball carriers aggressively to the turf. Gus also has outstanding lateral movement and is able to quickly scrape down the line of scrimmage on outside & inside run plays to bring running backs abruptly to the ground. His 6’4”, 225 pound frame could very well transition into a very fierce OLB/EDGE recruit at the collegiate level, as he possesses the overall athleticism to be able to cover from sideline to sideline. Gus already has 4.8 speed and is extremely quick off the snap of the football when initiating his pass rush skill-set en-route to wreak mayhem in opposing teams backfields. The high motor he demonstrates in backside pursuit in his pass rush will continue to pay off in huge dividends, as he continues to rise as a top 2025 DE recruit and he will rank highly in the College Football Today RokFin 2025 Top Football Recruit rankings with his diverse skill-set on both sides of the ball for Northwood HS in North Carolina.
40 yard dash - 4.9
Bench press - 185 X 18 (300 Max)
Squat - 430
Vertical - 30"
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT GUS RITCHEY LIVE SCOUTING REPORT
CFB offers - Virginia, Colorado, North Carolina, Penn State, Texas A&M, UTSA, North Carolina State, UNC-Charlotte, Ole Miss, East Carolina, Maryland, Duke, Colorado State, Michigan, Georgia, Oregon, Virginia Tech & Washington
CFB programs showing interest - Clemson, Appalachian State, North Carolina & South Carolina
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Northwood HS
(NC)
6'4",225
GPA - 3.5
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
Freshman scouting notes - 2025 Top DE/ATH Recruit Gus Ritchey is an explosive edge rusher who uses his immense amount of strength to collapse the pocket and is able to maintain outstanding leverage out on the edge to shutdown the running game. Ritchey also is utilized in the backfield as a running back and is a brutalizing downhill runner, who is able to break through would-be tacklers with his physicality to gain extra yards after contact. He is a very sound tackler as a top 2025 DE recruit and exhibits violent hands when detaching from opposing offensive linemen, while proving to have the ability to quickly detach to bring ball carriers aggressively to the turf. Gus also has outstanding lateral movement and is able to quickly scrape down the line of scrimmage on outside & inside run plays to bring running backs abruptly to the ground. His 6’4”, 225 pound frame could very well transition into a very fierce OLB/EDGE recruit at the collegiate level, as he possesses the overall athleticism to be able to cover from sideline to sideline. Gus already has 4.8 speed and is extremely quick off the snap of the football when initiating his pass rush skill-set en-route to wreak mayhem in opposing teams backfields. The high motor he demonstrates in backside pursuit in his pass rush will continue to pay off in huge dividends, as he continues to rise as a top 2025 DE recruit and he will rank highly in the College Football Today RokFin 2025 Top Football Recruit rankings with his diverse skill-set on both sides of the ball for Northwood HS in North Carolina.
40 yard dash - 4.9
Bench press - 185 X 18 (300 Max)
Squat - 430
Vertical - 30"
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT GUS RITCHEY LIVE SCOUTING REPORT
CFB offers - Virginia, Colorado, North Carolina, Penn State, Texas A&M, UTSA, North Carolina State, UNC-Charlotte, Ole Miss, East Carolina, Maryland, Duke, Colorado State, Michigan, Georgia, Oregon, Virginia Tech & Washington
CFB programs showing interest - Clemson, Appalachian State, North Carolina & South Carolina
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2025 TOP DL RECRUIT LOUIS DIBIASE
DL Louis Dibiase
Donovan Catholic HS
(NJ)
6'2", 260
GPA - 3.6
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
Sophomore scouting notes - New top 2025 football recruit defensive linemen Louis DiBiase is one of the most dominating forces of nature in the trenches of New Jersey and possesses uncanny overall strength, as he recently was witnessed repping 225 for 25 reps. On tape, Louis is able to create instant penetration into the opposing teams backfield with his quick first step and gain instant leverage on his opponent en-route to wreaking havoc on opposing teams ball carriers. He also proves to have the versatility needed to excel as a pass rusher or run stuffer at any position on the defensive front, as his highly disruptive style of play will see him rise up recruiting boards nationally. The trench monster out of NJ is also a dominating offensive guard and one of the more ferocious pulling guards in his class, as he is able to completely pulverize defenders upon engagement. He is very light on his feet when taking drop steps in his pass protection sets and is able to utilize his highly combative hands to obliterate any chance that his opponent has of creating a significant pass rush.
40 yard dash - 5.0
Broad jump - 10'
Bench press - 225X25 (315X8) (375 MAX)
Squat - 445 (MAX)
CFB programs showing interest - Rutgers & Temple
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Donovan Catholic HS
(NJ)
6'2", 260
GPA - 3.6
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
Sophomore scouting notes - New top 2025 football recruit defensive linemen Louis DiBiase is one of the most dominating forces of nature in the trenches of New Jersey and possesses uncanny overall strength, as he recently was witnessed repping 225 for 25 reps. On tape, Louis is able to create instant penetration into the opposing teams backfield with his quick first step and gain instant leverage on his opponent en-route to wreaking havoc on opposing teams ball carriers. He also proves to have the versatility needed to excel as a pass rusher or run stuffer at any position on the defensive front, as his highly disruptive style of play will see him rise up recruiting boards nationally. The trench monster out of NJ is also a dominating offensive guard and one of the more ferocious pulling guards in his class, as he is able to completely pulverize defenders upon engagement. He is very light on his feet when taking drop steps in his pass protection sets and is able to utilize his highly combative hands to obliterate any chance that his opponent has of creating a significant pass rush.
40 yard dash - 5.0
Broad jump - 10'
Bench press - 225X25 (315X8) (375 MAX)
Squat - 445 (MAX)
CFB programs showing interest - Rutgers & Temple
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2025 TOP DL RECRUIT KELEN WILSON
DL Kelen Wilson
Sacred Heart-Griffin
(IL)
6'0", 225
GPA - 3.1
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
Freshman scouting notes - Top 2025 DL recruit Kelen Wilson is a dynamic pass rusher, who possesses the ability to create penetration off the snap of the football with his outstanding overall skill-set. Wilson's quick first step off the snap of the football and the leverage he is able to gain on opposing blockers is able to create mayhem in the backfield. His utilization of both power & finesse moves after engagement is able to brutalize offensive linemen, as his bull rush and swim move are both highly effective in creating separation. Once Wilson is able to blow past blockers, he uses his outstanding overall athletics to quickly track down ball carriers and is a very sound tackler upon arrival. His brutalizing style of play & high motor will catch the eyes of many college recruiters nationally, as he will be ranked very highly on the College Football Today Top 2025 Football recruit rankings!
Bench press - 185 X 3
CFB programs showing interest - Dayton, St. Thomas, Youngstown State, Penn, Western Michigan, Kentucky, Fordham, Oklahoma, Miami of Ohio, UAB, Saginaw Valley State, Jackson State, Eastern Michigan, Kansas State, Ball State, Penn, Princeton, Dartmouth, Hanover & Furman
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Sacred Heart-Griffin
(IL)
6'0", 225
GPA - 3.1
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
Freshman scouting notes - Top 2025 DL recruit Kelen Wilson is a dynamic pass rusher, who possesses the ability to create penetration off the snap of the football with his outstanding overall skill-set. Wilson's quick first step off the snap of the football and the leverage he is able to gain on opposing blockers is able to create mayhem in the backfield. His utilization of both power & finesse moves after engagement is able to brutalize offensive linemen, as his bull rush and swim move are both highly effective in creating separation. Once Wilson is able to blow past blockers, he uses his outstanding overall athletics to quickly track down ball carriers and is a very sound tackler upon arrival. His brutalizing style of play & high motor will catch the eyes of many college recruiters nationally, as he will be ranked very highly on the College Football Today Top 2025 Football recruit rankings!
Bench press - 185 X 3
CFB programs showing interest - Dayton, St. Thomas, Youngstown State, Penn, Western Michigan, Kentucky, Fordham, Oklahoma, Miami of Ohio, UAB, Saginaw Valley State, Jackson State, Eastern Michigan, Kansas State, Ball State, Penn, Princeton, Dartmouth, Hanover & Furman
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2025 TOP DL RECRUIT ORLANDO BARNES
DL Orlando Barnes
Texarkana HS
(TX)
6'1", 230
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
8th grade scouting notes - Rising Top 2025 football recruit Orlando Barnes has excellent overall athletics for a middle-school football player and is able to create instant pressure in the backfield. Orlando looks like a man among boys playing for Texarkana MS and proves to be a brutalizing downhill runner, who also possesses outstanding agility as a ball carrier. He sets up at defensive end in an explosive stance and does a great job at shedding blockers, while being able to locate ball carriers to make sure tackles in the backfield.
40 yard dash - 4.8
Bench press - 185 X 16 (340 MAX)
Squat - 390
Dead-lift - 435
Clean - 250
CFB programs showing interest - Arkansas & Baylor
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Texarkana HS
(TX)
6'1", 230
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
8th grade scouting notes - Rising Top 2025 football recruit Orlando Barnes has excellent overall athletics for a middle-school football player and is able to create instant pressure in the backfield. Orlando looks like a man among boys playing for Texarkana MS and proves to be a brutalizing downhill runner, who also possesses outstanding agility as a ball carrier. He sets up at defensive end in an explosive stance and does a great job at shedding blockers, while being able to locate ball carriers to make sure tackles in the backfield.
40 yard dash - 4.8
Bench press - 185 X 16 (340 MAX)
Squat - 390
Dead-lift - 435
Clean - 250
CFB programs showing interest - Arkansas & Baylor
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2025 TOP DL RECRUIT REED BLAKE-THOMAS
DL Reed Blake-Thomas
Brighton HS
(MI)
6'1", 215
GPA - 3.25
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
Sophomore scouting notes - Top 2025 OLB/EDGE recruit Reed Blake-Thomas proved to be a significant force up front when wreaking havoc in the oppositions backfield & he possesses the overall athletics that project extremely well as an edge rusher or hybrid-DE with his instinctual ball tracking capabilities. Blake-Thomas utilizes excellent technique in the trenches by gaining leverage on his opponent with outstretched arms & is able to quickly detach while keeping his eyes in the backfield on play developing to ferociously bring ball carriers to a screeching halt in the run game. Reed also has very impressive agility while fighting through blockers and is able to propel back to the inside to close off gaps on the interior line with his excellent “bend” when scraping down the line of scrimmage. His combative & violent hands combined with his stellar ability to hold ground when taking on double teams give him the capabilities to extend the edge, as well as shutdown power running plays with his brutalizing style of play in the trenches. His excellent closing speed when creating pressure and zooming down the line of scrimmage could see him excel in the future as a pass rusher who can also be utilized in zone coverage drops with his excellent hip flexion and overall mobility. New Top 2025 Football Recruit Reed Blake-Thomas is being added to the 2025 Top Football Recruit Rankings at College Football Now, as he has already caught the eyes of some big time coaches nationally!
40 yard dash - 4.81
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.58
CFB programs showing interest - Michigan, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Iowa, Rutgers, Bowling Green, Miami (OH), Ball State, Ohio U, Western Michigan & Western Kentucky
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Brighton HS
(MI)
6'1", 215
GPA - 3.25
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
Sophomore scouting notes - Top 2025 OLB/EDGE recruit Reed Blake-Thomas proved to be a significant force up front when wreaking havoc in the oppositions backfield & he possesses the overall athletics that project extremely well as an edge rusher or hybrid-DE with his instinctual ball tracking capabilities. Blake-Thomas utilizes excellent technique in the trenches by gaining leverage on his opponent with outstretched arms & is able to quickly detach while keeping his eyes in the backfield on play developing to ferociously bring ball carriers to a screeching halt in the run game. Reed also has very impressive agility while fighting through blockers and is able to propel back to the inside to close off gaps on the interior line with his excellent “bend” when scraping down the line of scrimmage. His combative & violent hands combined with his stellar ability to hold ground when taking on double teams give him the capabilities to extend the edge, as well as shutdown power running plays with his brutalizing style of play in the trenches. His excellent closing speed when creating pressure and zooming down the line of scrimmage could see him excel in the future as a pass rusher who can also be utilized in zone coverage drops with his excellent hip flexion and overall mobility. New Top 2025 Football Recruit Reed Blake-Thomas is being added to the 2025 Top Football Recruit Rankings at College Football Now, as he has already caught the eyes of some big time coaches nationally!
40 yard dash - 4.81
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.58
CFB programs showing interest - Michigan, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Iowa, Rutgers, Bowling Green, Miami (OH), Ball State, Ohio U, Western Michigan & Western Kentucky
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2025 TOP DL RECRUIT SHAMAREE SILLER JR.
DT Shamaree Siller Jr
St.Rita HS
(IL)
5'7",250
GPA - 3.9
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
Freshman scouting notes - Top 2025 DT recruit Shamaree Siller Jr was a brute force in the trenches for St.Rita's HS in Illinois and his tenacity on the defensive front has already caught the attention of some of the top recruiters nationally. Siller Jr has all of the raw athletic tools needed to become a dominant interior defensive linemen as he is able to explosively fire off the snap of the ball and create mayhem in the opposing teams backfield. New Top 2025 DT recruit Shamaree Siller Jr has impressed many this off-season at camps with his explosive fast twitch reflexes and he will continue to build upon an outstanding start to his career with his outstanding work ethic on & off the field.
40 yard dash - 5.5
5-10-5 shuttle - 5.19
Broad jump - 6'5"
Vertical leap - 35"
Bench press - 225 X 10
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St.Rita HS
(IL)
5'7",250
GPA - 3.9
TOP 2025 DL RECRUIT
Freshman scouting notes - Top 2025 DT recruit Shamaree Siller Jr was a brute force in the trenches for St.Rita's HS in Illinois and his tenacity on the defensive front has already caught the attention of some of the top recruiters nationally. Siller Jr has all of the raw athletic tools needed to become a dominant interior defensive linemen as he is able to explosively fire off the snap of the ball and create mayhem in the opposing teams backfield. New Top 2025 DT recruit Shamaree Siller Jr has impressed many this off-season at camps with his explosive fast twitch reflexes and he will continue to build upon an outstanding start to his career with his outstanding work ethic on & off the field.
40 yard dash - 5.5
5-10-5 shuttle - 5.19
Broad jump - 6'5"
Vertical leap - 35"
Bench press - 225 X 10
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