Dealyn Evans

A disruptive athletic interior force with verified size (6-foot-4.5, 260 pounds with a 79-inch wingspan) that ramped up his production as a junior with 27 tackles for loss for East Texas program Longview Pine Tree. Currently playing through injury as a senior but is still maintaining a similar productive output to his junior campaign. Flashes the superb quick-twitch athleticism and change of direction of a high level outside edge rusher with an interior body that primarily operates from 1 to 5-tech at the high school level. Demonstrates plus play strength at the point of attack along with promising hip and knee flexibility that should allow him to be a dominant player against the run with a promising pass rush ceiling. Will be able to use his versatility to play multiple spots if needed at the collegiate level but likely finds a home as a 3-technique in a four-man defensive line. Possesses an encouraging three-sport athletic profile that includes basketball and throws events. Has eclipsed 60-foot shot put and 160-foot discus threshold. Explosive power from throws events and above-the-rim basketball tape transfers to the football field. Combination of physical specs, three-sport athletic profile, and on-field performance provide the potential to become an all-conference defensive lineman with an early-round NFL Draft ceiling.