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2023 Lute Recruits The Pacific Lutheran University football program welcomes six defensive linemen to Luteville for the fall season.

"Coming off the program's highest finish since 2013 and the most wins since the 2014 season; I believe our staff and players have done a great job and capitalized on that momentum with another great recruiting class in 2023. Our process is deliberately slow and thorough so we can continue to yield the best high school football players that are the right fit for PLU and the championship football program we are working to build,"

-Head Coach Brant McAdams

Defensive Line

“We made a concerted effort in this year’s DL class to get stronger and longer. This group joins a DL that has been top two in Sacks and TFLs over the last two seasons. This room will be just as competitive as our OL with a talented incoming class and a group of returners that only graduated one starter from last season.”

Andrew Thelan

Battle Ground, Wash. / Hockinson HS

"Andrew comes from one of the top HS programs in WA. Well coached & very well cultured. Great frame & football instincts that will elevate the profile of our DL crew."

Cole Becker

Lake Stevens, Wash. / Lake Stevens HS

"Very athletic hard nosed student-athlete from last year's WA 4A State Champions. Cole will also play Baseball here at PLU...a true 2-sporter. His skill set fits all the movement elements and variety of our DL. We look forward to Cole moving right into the competition at our DE slots."

Emerson Wilson

Burlington, Wash. / Burlington-Edison HS

"Outstanding student-athlete out from a great program in Burlington-Edison HS. Also played HS basketball. Moves well in space & excels at block-defeat (well-coached). Brings the grit at the point-of-attack. We love his finish & football fire…he’ll be in the mix in a packed-house DE group."

Jaden Rosete

Renton, Wash. / Lindbergh HS

"Jaden is eager to compete and develop. He vibed with the PLU Football culture as soon as he stepped on campus. He brings good athleticism to this DL unit and he will be a positive part of our development this year."

Seth Setu

Waipahu, Hawaii / Waipahu HS

"Super excited about this 808 addition to our defense! What he lacks in length/size, he makes up for in explosiveness and effort! Seth sets the standard for playing with a long play clock."

Calvin Cummings

Agoura, Calif. / Agoura HS

"SoCal recruit from the top HS league in the Ventura/Conejo Valley. Calvin comes from a football family so we know he understands the grit/grind of what this game demands. Great feet & pad-level…fits the profile for what we do on defense. Fired up to see his development in the program."

Lutes Open the 2023 season at home against Redlands