On3 Consensus Riser: 4-star defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs

After rankings updates across the industry, Concord (N.C.) Robinson defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs moved from No. 130 overall to No. 79 in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average.

Hobbs’ jump marked one of the biggest rankings moves of any prospect this cycle, as he has exploded onto the national scene as a recruit over the past three months. In its most recent rankings update, On3 was the first of the four recruiting services to tab Hobbs as a five-star prospect. In the 2023 On300, Hobbs ranks as the nation’s No. 23 overall prospect and No. 3 defensive lineman nationally.

Daevin Hobbs Scouting Summary

“Nimble jumbo athlete who makes big plays as a tight end and defensive end, likely projecting along the defensive line long-term. Has good size, measuring at 6-foot-4.5 and in the 250-pound range with a wing-span close to 6-foot-10. Shows dominant tendencies as a two-way star at the high school level. Finished with 20 tackles for loss and 8 sacks as a junior. Moves well at his size. Shows the athleticism to run down plays in pursuit. Has the closing speed to finish plays behind the line with authority.

…A big threat down the seam at tight end and is talented enough to play on offense in college. Extends and elevates to come down with grabs over the middle of the field. A long-strider in the open field with speed to score on long receptions. A very good high school basketball player who was the MVP of a state title team as a junior. Throws down emphatic dunks in transition. Unrefined technically as a defensive lineman and should see improvement on that front once he focuses on the position at the next level. May need to adjust to the level of competition coming from a lower classification in high school.”