Dominique Orange is a densely-built nose tackle and a boulder against the run. The 6’4″, 325-pound defensive lineman, who’s nicknamed “Big Citrus,” has impressive strength at the point of attack, making him impossible to move with one-on-one blocks and a gap-filler against double-teams.
Orange went to Iowa State as a 3-star recruit in the 2022 class and became an immediate contributor, playing in a rotational role as a true freshman. He turned into a spot starter during his second year on campus, collecting 16 tackles and two tackles for loss before earning the full-time job as a junior, totaling 24 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and a sack.
The Cyclone has earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors in both the 2023 and ’24 campaigns.
Matt Holder has been a part of B/R’s Scouting Department for four seasons. He also writes about the Las Vegas Raiders and NFL draft for SB Nation’s Silver and Black Pride, and co-hosts a YouTube Channel, Tape Don’t Lie, providing film breakdowns and more draft prospect analysis.
