Elon, N.C. - Throughout spring practice, we will break down each position for the 2022 Elon football program. Today, we look at the defensive line.
 

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SPRING OVERVIEW SERIES
Defensive Backs
Offensive Line

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Although Elon will need to find a replacement for team captain starting nose guard Tristen Cox, the Phoenix is well positioned to continue to develop along the defensive line. With defensive ends Torrence Williams and Marvin Pearson back in 2022, Elon will look to disrupt opposing offenses this fall.
 
"I am excited about this unit as we bring all of our guys back besides Tristen," Defensive Line Coach Seth Payne said. "It is an older group that has played a lot of games together. We need to focus on doing the little things right which will lead to us being a productive position group."
 
Williams, a redshirt senior who hails from Burlington, was selected fourth team All-CAA by Phil Steele in 2021. He started all 11 games and finished with 46 tackles, 6.0 for loss. He blocked a key fourth quarter field goal attempt at Maine and was a disruptive force in the win over No. 25 Rhode Island to close the year.
 
Pearson, a junior, has the potential to be just as disruptive at the other end position. He started nine games and had 18 tackles as well as 6.0 for loss. He forced a fumble against Rhode Island that was returned for a touchdown and recovered a fumble that stopped a potential James Madison scoring drive on the one-yard line.
 
Elon's WILL linebackers add a dynamic pass rush skill to the position group. Sophomore Trey Alsbrooks started all 11 games a year ago and was fifth on the squad with 51 tackles, adding 3.5 for loss and 2.5 sacks. Redshirt junior Darwin Frett had 16 tackles, 1.5 for loss, in extensive time during the fall. Redshirt freshman Zy'Mere Reddick has seen limited playing time but did earn valuable experience in the fall.
 
Elon does have depth along the defensive line as well. Sophomore Josh Johnson started twice and finished the year with 20 tackles and had five quarterback hurries. Redshirt sophomore Marvion Field played in all 11 games and had 10 tackles on the season. Redshirt freshman Parris Lowery saw action in each of the final four games of the season and added a tackle. Redshirt freshmen Jake Louro and Donovan Everette both saw limited action during the year.
 
Redshirt freshman James Watts took the fall of 2021 to develop and will add to the depth. Another redshirt freshman, Jon Seaton, played three games on the offensive line in 2021 but will transition to the defense this spring.
 
Elon announced the signing of two defensive linemen as well for the fall of 2022. Cazeem Moore and Chuck Nnaeto will join the Phoenix in the fall.

 

ELON SPRING DEFENSIVE LINE
No.	Name	Yr.	Ht / Wt	Hometown (High School)
6	Torrence Williams	RSr.	6-2 / 288	Burlington, N.C. (Williams)
33	Trey Alsbrooks	So.	6-3 / 227	Waxhaw, N.C. (Weddington)
47	Marvin Pearson	Jr.	6-2 / 265	Asheville, N.C. (Asheville)
55	Darwin Frett	RJr.	6-3 / 240	Hope Mills, N.C. (Village Christian Academy)
57	Jon Seaton	RFr.	6-1 / 287	Hillsborough Township, N.J. / Hillsborough
58	Zy'Mere Reddick	RFr.	6-3 / 200	Laurel Hill, N.C. (Scotland County)
75	Jake Louro	RFr.	6-1 / 295	Wall, N.J. (Red Bank Catholic)
91	Donovan Everette	RFr.	6-2 / 260	Norfolk, Va. (Norview)
92	Parris Lowery	RFr.	6-1 / 295	Lynchburg, S.C. (Crestwood)
96	Marvion Field	RSo.	6-2 / 282	Hampton, Ga. (Westlake)
98	James Watts	RFr.	6-3 / 255	Acworth, Ga. (Allatoona)
99	Josh Johnson	So.	6-3 / 265	Salem, N.J. (Salem)
FALL INCOMING DEFENSIVE LINE
	Cazeem Moore	Fr.	6-3 / 240	Vanceboro, N.C. (West Craven)
	Chuck Nnaeto	Fr.	6-2 / 300	Morristown, N.J. (Delbarton School)