Who are the top defensive linemen in Southern Nevada prep football?

There’s nothing scarier in football than facing a team with a ferocious defensive line.

A few Southern Nevada high school teams have one.

Here is a look at the Review-Journal’s top returning local defensive linemen entering the 2024 season:

Eliah Logo, Liberty

Logo, a three-star defensive end, committed to UNLV in January. He had 22 tackles as a junior last season to help the Patriots reach the 5A Division I state title game.

Logo was a 5A Division I first-team selection by the coaches last year, his first at Liberty.

Steve Manuma, Desert Pines

Manuma has led a strong Desert Pines defense the last three years. The Jaguars will be counting on him again as a senior.

Manuma finished with 36 tackles and nine sacks in eight games last season. He was an All-Southern Nevada second-team selection.

Sione Motuapuaka, Bishop Gorman

Motuapuaka was a key part of Bishop Gorman’s 5A Division I state title and fourth mythical national championship last season.

He recorded 55 tackles and four sacks as a junior. He was an All-Southern Nevada first-team selection and committed to Utah in June.

Prince Williams, Bishop Gorman

Williams was another Bishop Gorman standout last year. He shined as a sophomore, totaling 96 tackles and 10 sacks.

Williams is a three-star prospect and the state’s third-ranked recruit in the class of 2026, according to 247 Sports. The All-Southern Nevada first-team selection’s notable Division I offers include Arizona, Florida, Miami (Florida), Utah and Washington.

Semaj Williams, Legacy

Williams recorded 6½ sacks and 39 tackles last season to help the Longhorns win the 5A Division III state title.

He was named to the All-5A Division III first team by the coaches for his efforts. Legacy will lean on Williams again this year as it moves up to 5A Division II.

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