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Farrell’s Top 10 Most Important DL Signings for 2024

Why Williams Nwaneri, David Stone, Jordan Ross, and others are the most impactful defensive linemen in the class of 2024

Mike Farrell| February 19, 2024 (Updated: July 24, 2025)
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Five-star defensive lineman prospect Williams Nwaneri dons a University of Missouri hat to officially commit to MU on August 14
Five-star defensive lineman prospect Williams Nwaneri dons a University of Missouri hat to officially commit to MU on August 14

2024 recruiting is wrapped up. I’m rolling through the most important commits at every position. Here are the most important DL signings this cycle, in my humble opinion. You can find other positions here:

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1. Williams Nwaneri to Missouri

— Mizzou winning this battle over Oklahoma and others was a massive message to other recruits in the Midwest.

2024 five-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri from Lee's Summit, MO (Lee's Summit North) - Committed to Missouri

2. Dylan Stewart to South Carolina

— The Gamecocks yet again win a huge battle in the Mid-Atlantic.

2024 five-star Edge Dylan Stewart From Washington, DC (Friendship Collegiate) - Committed to South Carolina

3. LJ McCray to Florida

— Florida needs to recruit much better in state and this was a big one to help momentum.

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4. Justin Scott to Miami

— Pulling him from the Midwest and away from Ohio State was a huge muscle flex for Mario Cristobal.

#Miami DL signee Justin Scott is a massive individual. The Chicago (IL) St. Ignatius Prep standout is listed on the roster at 6’5”, 310 pounds. He flipped from Ohio State in late November pic.twitter.com/FFTlRkz4MV

— Max Torres (@mtorressports) January 3, 2024

5. David Stone to Oklahoma

— Many didn’t want Stone to go back home but it didn’t matter as Brent Venables wasn’t going to be denied.

2024 five-star DL David Stone from Bradenton, FL (IMG Academy) - committed to Oklahoma

6. Jordan Ross to Tennessee

— The Vols go out of state for an instant-impact guy coveted by every SEC team.

#Vols five-star EDGE signee Jordan Ross with a big hit in the Under Armour All-American game. 😳🍊
pic.twitter.com/RRNRiNf7B3

— Rocky Top Now (@rockytopnow) January 3, 2024

7. Colin Simmons to Texas

— The state of Texas is being recruited more heavily than ever but Steve Sarkisian and company kept this one home.

2024 five-star edge Colin Simmons from Duncanville, TX (Duncanville) - Committed to Texas

8. Dominick McKinley to LSU

— LSU always has a huge advantage in-state but it doesn’t diminish keeping this kid home.

2024 four-star defensive lineman Dominick McKinley from Lafayette, LA (Acadiana) - Committed to LSU

9. Eddrick Houston to Ohio State

— Ohio State continues to show they are the only Big Ten team that can consistently go into the Southeast and win these battles.

Just a clip of Eddrick Houston throwing a QB to start your day pic.twitter.com/H2FJ9esnRz

— The Victory Bell (@VictoryBellOSU) December 23, 2023

10. Joseph Jonah-Ajonye to Georgia

— National recruiting for UGA continues to impress as they go into Texas for this elite lineman.

2024 five-star defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye from Conroe, TX (Oak Ridge) - Committed to Georgia
Category: News, RecruitingTag: Brent Venables, Collin Simmons, David Stone, Dominick McKinley, Dylan Stewart, Eddrick Houston, Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, Jordan Ross, Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, Justin Scott, LJ McCray, LSU Tigers, Mario Cristobal, Miami Hurricanes, Mike Farrell, Missouri Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma Sooners, South Carolina Gamecocks, Tennessee Volunteers, Texas Longhorns, Williams Nwaneri
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