1. Anthony Cikauskas, Monmouth College

6’3 250 DE

• In 2024, was named First Team All-MWC and finished with 7 sacks and 19 TFLs
• In 2023, was named First Team All-MWC, and First Team All-American with 17 sacks and 26 TFLs
• In 2022 he had 5.5 sacks and 7.5 TFLs
• Has Great length and uses it to set the edge
• Has the ability to make awkward tackles from awkward angles
• Has a Great motor and is relentless when blocked and has a very good secondary pass rush move
• Has Great athletic ability and can swim, dip, and flip his shoulders around tackles

2. Kaleb Brown, Mount Union University 6’2 220 DE
   • In 2024, was named First Team All-OAC, D3football.com All-Region 4 First Team, and D3football.com All-America Third Team
   • In 2023, was named Second Team All-OAC
   • Very explosive off the ball
   • Very Good athletic ability and pursuit allow him to chase ball carriers down
   • Very Good speed and agility to bend around the edge and pressure the QB
   • His size allows him to keep a low center of gravity and get under tackles pads
   • Great play strength and knockback ability when tackling ball carriers

3. John Sullivan, North Central College 6’2 280 DT
   • In 2024, was co-recipient of the CCIW Don Larson Defensive player of the year award as well as the Regional Five Defensive player of the year award
   • Also was one of six NCAA Division III finalists for the Cliff Harris Award
   • Has a knack for shining in the biggest games
   • Very Good quickness and motor
   • Very quick hands at point of attack
   • Very consistent in the pass game and run game
   • Very Good at getting around blockers

4. Dominick Williams, East Texas Baptist University 6’5 220 DE
   • In 2024 was named D3football.com First Team All-Region and First Team All-ASC
   • In 2023 was named First Team All-ASC
   • Very disruptive and creates a lot of opportunities for his teammates

• Great leverage and power with his hands

• Very good at going from speed to power
• Great athletic ability and is known for blocking kicks and batting down balls
• Can win with speed, power, and athleticism

5. Andrew Esmay, Martin Luther College 6’7 201 DE
   • Didn’t play as a freshman, sophomore year was cut short due to injuries
   • Then in 2024, leads the country with 16.5 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, and 5 fumble recoveries in only 10 games!
   • Great motor and competitive toughness
   • Great use of hands to slip off blockers
   • Very active hands that are effective in getting past pass protection
   • Great play strength, with great knockback when he tackles ball carriers
   • Very Good short area acceleration

6. Brian Layton, Susquehanna University 6’2 260 DT

7. Robert Dorsey, Brevard College 6’2 215 DE

8. Jalen Walker, Widener University 6’0 240 DE

9. Luke Nolan, DePauw University 6’2 250 DT

10. Zach Frank, Saint John’s University 6’3 270 DT

11. Sawyer Stuczynski, UW-Stevens Point 6’2 240 DT

12. Robert Vickers III, Huntingdon College 6’0 250 DT

13. Peter Johanik, Wheaton College 6’1 230

14. Gunnar Hurlburt, UW-Eau Claire

6’3 302 DT

15. Chayce Meyer, University of MN Morris 6’3 235 DE

16. Te’Ron Brown, Mary Hardin-Baylor University 6’3 240 DE

17. Maddox Reed, Norwich University 6’5 235 DE

18. Hayden Hays, Hardin-Simmons University 6’2 255 DT

19. Luke Sugalski, Carleton College 6’5 255 DT

20. Henry Walsh, UW-Lacrosse 6’4 250 DT

21. Michael Kelley, Lake Forest College 6’2 285 DT

22. Jonathan Nwobodo, Trinity University 6’3 220 DE

23. John Klefstad, UW-River Falls 6’6 295 DT

24. Michael Houk, Claremont Mckenna College 6’5 220 DE

25. Chase Lomax, Salisbury University 6’1 230 DE

Honorable Mention

• Jt Thomas, North Park University 6’0 250 DE
• Tarius Hamlin, Claremont Mckenna College 6’4 275

• Aaron Rios, Ursinus College

6’0 265 DT

• Marquiton Sellers, Concordia University Wisconsin

6’2 280 DT