I know that NCAA compliance regulations do not allow college coaches to offer a 2029 prospect right now, but I am going to suspend that rule for this article and buy early on Strohl. In 2026, this long and athletic ball hawk was a freshman starter for PW who snared 138 ground balls and caused 51 turnovers. Strohl has a unique ability press out on a ball carrier, cause a turnover, then scoop and go. He did a tremendous job of getting into offensive players early in their dodge. Strohl’s solid frame, long wingspan and physicality then allowed him to dictate the ball carrier’s path. For freshman, Strohl demonstrated extremely polished footwork and a deep bag of stick checks. That combination made Strohl a tremendous 1v1 defender behind the net. Additionally, Strohl was an excellent team defender who flashed a solid understanding of slide packages as well as when to execute double teams. Lastly, Strohl displayed a knack for intercepting or knocking down passes.         

Strohl is an intriguing defensive prospect with remarkable length and power, noteworthy speed, and polished stick skills. That list of assets enables Strohl to have a significant impact at both ends. College coaches will love his dominating play in the middle third of the field. On defense, Strohl can cause turnovers by pressing out on ball carriers and then striking quickly with a slap, lift, or poke. Or Strohl can patiently pursue an opponent and wear him out with his physicality and heavy stick checks until he coughs up the rock. In both situations, once the ball hits the turf, Strohl’s aggressive stick will vacuum up the GB. With the ball in his mesh, Strohl’s long strides and ability to run through contact enable him to push the fast break. In transition, Strohl is a legitimate threat to go coast-to-coast for a goal.