| Josh Brent is one of the top defensive tackle prospects in the Midwest. Just a pup, Brent has only been playing football for two years. Could play defensive tackle or move over to the offensive line at the next level. Had 109 tackles, 29 tackles for loss and six sacks. Brent received all-area and all-conference honors as a junior. Brent bench presses 365, squats 485 and has a 29" vertical jump.
Final senior season stats (9-2): over 70 tackles/19 tackles for loss/five sacks.
Brent reports a 2.3 core GPA and a 21 ACT.
Brent: "I've only been playing football since my sophomore year when I was noticed by the football coaches and teammates. I also do track and field and play basketball; but I am going to do track and field (56.2 shot put, 157.7 discus) with football in college. Every college is recruiting me for both. I will do fine with two sports in college because I do three in high school, so I am used to the pressure.
"I've only played defensive end, but I'm only being recruited for defensive tackle because of my weight. I will be playing some defensive tackle in my senior season but I still have to play some defensive end to help my team win. I don't mind the change, it's just that defensive tackle will be harder because I will be double-teamed and be on the interior defense instead of being an outer guy.
"My biggest asset is my quickness of the ball. I need to play a little bit lower because I have a tendency to stand up straight instead of in an athletic position. I also want to lower my 40 time."
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