Here are the defensive signees' final rankings:
“One of the 2024 summer risers in showing his immense strength and bending ability, Hilson put it all together where it counts most on Friday nights en route to another state championship. He has special pass rushing skill, with the production and volume to prove it, but took the next step as a true three-down player in working with a consistently high motor and setting the edge better than a wiry frame may suggest.
“Hilson was credited with more than 100 stops behind the line of scrimmage over his final three varsity seasons, with almost half (48) to his name as a senior. The first step, speed to power and counter moves make the Missouri signee the type of edge prospect an opposing offense will eventually have to mark prior to each play.
"A college strength and conditioning program should only enhance his current strengths, too.” - John Garcia Jr., national recruiting analyst
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“One of the 2024 summer risers in showing his immense strength and bending ability, Hilson put it all together where it counts most on Friday nights en route to another state championship. He has special pass rushing skill, with the production and volume to prove it, but took the next step as a true three-down player in working with a consistently high motor and setting the edge better than a wiry frame may suggest.
“Hilson was credited with more than 100 stops behind the line of scrimmage over his final three varsity seasons, with almost half (48) to his name as a senior. The first step, speed to power and counter moves make the Missouri signee the type of edge prospect an opposing offense will eventually have to mark prior to each play.
"A college strength and conditioning program should only enhance his current strengths, too.” - John Garcia Jr., national recruiting analyst
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