Best defensive lineman in the past decade in the SEOAL

[WitnessProtection]

Witness Protection,

There are two names that come to mind. Jay Wackler, who played for Jackson from 1992-1994, and Chris Daniels, who played in 1996 and 1997.

Wackler had great size (I'm guessing 6'3" 250lbs.), strength, speed, and a mean streak like you wouldn't believe. I was young when he played, but I remember him being dominant. Seemed like he was in the backfield every single time the ball was snapped.

Daniels was a smallish DT at about 6'2" 210lbs. but he was deceptively strong and had a motor that never stopped. Like Wackler, he was out there to destroy whatever was in front of him. Chris was one of the best kick coverage players ever at Jackson as well. I can't even begin to count how many tackles he made on kickoffs and how many kick returners he literally knocked out with some of the most vicious hits you'll ever see in high school football.



As Locos said, John Leonard was another great one at Jackson. Physically imposing with good speed and an aggressive attitude. Leonard was a three year starter at DE and improved each season. He was named the SEOAL South MVP in 2006, which is a very rare honor for a lineman.

The last two years, Ryan Hughes has been dominant at DE for Jackson. I didn't get to watch him as much as I have watched many of the others, but from what I saw, Ryan was much like John Leonard.

Thanks for the knowledge. Wackler is the kid I was thinking of. Also agree with the nods for Daniels and Leonard.
Gallia's Ike Simmons was a pretty good DE, too. Two-way guy, also played RB for the Blue Devils.

[madpolecat]

Who was the kid who played MG for Point Pleasant in the late 90s and went on to play at WV State? He was a good D-lineman for the Big Blacks when they were in the SEOAL.

For the life of me, I can't remember that kid's name...

[Gobigblacks]

Mike "Diesel" Roach is the name you are looking for.

Jimmy Jordan and Daniel Tench were a pretty good pair for us in the 2000's as well. Jimmy also went to WV State before deciding not to play football anymore and Daniel actually walked on at Marshall under Bobby Pruett but since he was a walk-on, was told his services were no longer needed when Coach Snyder came in. They were both great athletes -it was always fun to watch Jimmy carry the ball in goal line formations on offense.

[madpolecat]

Thanks, yep, that was the name.

Got to see Jordan play, but not really Tench. I always liked Pappa Tench.

[BigBlueAlways]

Big Dave Rumley, former GAHS Defensive player is up there in my opinion. In his high school days he was awarded all-league, all-district and all-state honors. Now he has earned a scholarship and playing for D2 Tiffin University Dragons. As a freshman he has earned starting position as DE and a good amount of playing time. Way to go RUM!