Texas Rising Stars: Senior Pass Rushers

Jake Lemming

October 3, 2024 @ 11:35 AM

There's a reason pass rushers are among the top-paid players in the NFL... They're hard to find. Well today, we brought you some hidden gems that can get after the passer. This group has for the most part flown under the radar. They're extremely talented and have a ton of long-term upside. Keep an eye on them as the season progresses.   As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>   DT: Dereon Williams, 5'11" 275, Aldine   A twitchy three-technique with a great first step, the ability to get skinny through double teams, and can easily detach from blocks. He's got a strong lower half that allows him to jolt blockers back off the snap, he's a physical tackler on contact and is extremely disruptive behind the line of scrimmage.   DE: Alexander McMoore, 6'2" 240, Katy Taylor   Alexander can quickly disengage from blocks, he's got a strong upper body and plays with a non-stop motor. He's tough and will fight through blocks in the run game, he has a durable anchor to sit back in against opposing double teams and has excellent change of direction as a pass rusher.   DE: Caleb Augustus, 6'2" 215, Fulshear   Caleb rockets off the snap with his pads low to the line of scrimmage, he can dip & rip around opposing tackles and can corral opposing ball carriers out of awkward body positions. He's got loose hips, violent hands, and plays like a banshee through the echo of the whistle.   EDGE: Tristan Butler, 6'2" 215, Stony Point   Tristan has the strength to put tackles on skates, his bull rush is highly effective and can push the pocket. He plays a lot bigger than his listed size, he's aggressive, and he has an innate ability to penetrate and cause disarray behind the line of scrimmage. His speed off the edge gives tackles serious problems as well.   EDGE: Eddie Robinson, 6'5" 195, Manor   A long-limbed pass rusher with great closing speed and will get his hands up to swat away a pass if he can't get to the quarterback. He's sudden and has a bag of counter moves, his swim move causes serious issues for tackles and he'll bait quarterbacks into leaving the pocket leading to their demise.   DE: [player_tooltip player_id='1146670' first='Cade' last='Pointer'] 6'1" 225, Waxahachie   He's on the shorter side, but man can this kid play. He's got well-trained hands, quickness, bend, and impressive finishing ability. He has the strength to toss tackles out of his way, he plays relentlessly and can provide high production on twists & stunts.   DE: Simeon Garner, 6'4" 240, Tyler Legacy   Simeon has a good frame that he'll continue to fill out, he moves well for a guy his size and will retrace in his rush lane if he's too far up the field. He's got a wicked spin move, has plenty of slip-to-defeat slide protection, and is a stout run defender who will bully blockers.

There's a reason pass rushers are among the top-paid players in the NFL... They're hard to find. Well today, we brought you some hidden gems that can get after the passer. This group has for the most part flown under the radar. They're extremely talented and have a ton of long-term upside. Keep an eye on them as the season progresses.