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Oklahoma Five-Star Plus+ DL commit David Stone collects 94-yard pick-six

hunterby:Hunter Shelton•09/08/23•

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David Stone
Photo by Chad Simmons/On3

Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy Five-Star Plus+ defensive lineman David Stone may stand 6-foot-4 and weigh 280 pounds, but the Oklahoma commit has got some speed to go along with his huge build.

On Friday night in IMG’s game at Indianapolis Ben Davis, Stone shed a block and intercepted a pass in the red zone, promptly bursting through the trenches and running 94 yards to the house for an emphatic pick-six.

There was no catching the No. 8 overall prospect in the 2024 cycle —per the On3 Industry Ranking — as IMG built a big lead in quick fashion. Stone is also the No. 2 defensive lineman and No. 3 player in Florida.

The Oklahoma City native chose the in-state Sooners over Miami and Michigan State, in what was a recruitment that went down to the wire. He’s taken upwards of 10 visits to Norman as he prepares to return home to begin his college football career.

“Being from Oklahoma, going there gives me a chance to stay home and give back,” Stone told On3. “It has been a dream of mine since I was little to give back and this gives me that chance. It goes deep with Oklahoma.

… It is 30 minutes from home, I have a sister there and the relationships are deep between them and my family. I feel very comfortable around the coaches at Oklahoma, and that played a big role in my decision, too.”

Stone has an On3 NIL Valuation of $335K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

David Stone Scouting Summary

“Twitched up disruptor along the interior defensive line with outstanding short area quickness and burst. Measures at around 6-foot-4, 280 pounds with elite length for the position with arms that register around 35 inches. Tested extremely well during the summer camp circuit at the UC Report’s IMG Pro Day prior to his senior season. Jumped 28 inches in the vertical, ran a 5.00 40-yard dash and ran an impressive 4.41 shuttle. Violent off the snap, can split gaps with ease. Shoots his hands quickly and with precision off the line. Excellent hand usage and very slippery as a pass rusher. Uses his elite length and quick hands at the point of attack. Makes it tough for offensive linemen to ever get a hand on him. Stout against the run, with excellent ability to disengage from blockers. Not looking to stack and shed, wants to get off of blocks immediately. Can convert speed to power. Also a strong bull rusher. Can play a bit erratic at times and work himself out of plays. Just needs to play with more discipline and see the field better, but will come with time. High floor prospect who will always be a threat on passing downs. Will become a complete three-down player with further development. Transferred to IMG Academy after his first two seasons at Del City High School in Oklahoma.”