Positions recap from The Opening Finals: Defensive line

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BEAVERTON, Ore. — Friday afternoon at The Opening Finals saw players break up into a camp-like setting to work on position-specific drills and 1-on-1s. Here are our observations from watching the defensive linemen work out at the Nike World Headquarters.

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Marvin Wilson (Bellaire, Texas/Episcopal) - The 6-foot-4, 329-pound lineman came into 1-on-1's with a target on his back, and he did not disappoint. Wilson blew past Texas Tech commitment Jack Anderson, was too much for Longhorns' commitment Xavier Newman to handle, and was not seen losing a rep during the competition. His size, strength and ability to keep working allowed Wilson to overpower some of the top offensive linemen in the country. The Crystal Ball favors LSU, and Ed Orgeron has to be licking his chops at the possibility of adding this five-star interior defensive lineman to his roster.

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- Tyler Shelvin (Crowley, La./Notre Dame)


Another big body that gave elite offensive linemen issues was Shelvin. The 323-pound prospect already has incredible raw strength and is able to drive Cesar Ruiz, arguably the top interior blocker in the event, into the pocket fairly easily. The key to Shelvin's development will be keeping his weight in check, but once again, Orgeron appears to be cleaning up at his position.

- Jordan Williams (Virginia Beach, Va./Frank W. Cox)

One who really impressed off the edge was Williams. At almost 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, Williams really has an outstanding frame and displayed good explosiveness off the ball on Friday. Williams won four reps in a row, not by pure speed, but by working half-man, using his hands well, and ripping through. That move should really develop well once he learns how to use his growing explosiveness to his advantage.

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