Northeast Ohio's Top DTs for 2026 | Cleveland News

Northeast Ohio’s top defensive tackles for 2026 are stepping up in the trenches—big, fast, and ready to dominate. Kiren Green from Archbishop Hoban leads the pack with his monstrous frame and explosive playmaking, while Kenny Hamilton and Elijah Robinson bring versatility and grit. Avon’s Nolan Robke and Derek Weitzel, key cogs in back-to-back state titles, are also rising stars with college eyes on them. Vote now in the Cleveland.com poll before August 20th—your voice matters in picking the best DT in the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94535215d3beb28c