2028 Rankings Update: Alabama’s Top EDGE Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're back with more on our 2028 Rankings Update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're heading to the trenches and watching some of our top EDGE prospects across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You won't want to miss out on these guys, they've got tons of talent and huge seasons ahead- make sure you watch their film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1634478"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6881010114f6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1634478' first='Keoni' last='Snipes'] is a dominant EDGE out of Saraland who's coming in as our #1 EDGE and # 2 DL in this update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>“At 6'5 230, Snipes already has impressive size and athleticism that he uses to dominate the line of scrimmage. Snipes explodes off the snap and plays with great leverage, quickness, and pursuit to create huge stops all over the field- it's hard to believe he's only a freshman.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Snipes has already proven to be a dominant run defender. He's terrific at setting the edge and can fight off multiple blockers to get his hands on the ball carrier and create some impressive hustle plays all over the backfield.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Snipes has had a massive offseason in the recruiting world, picking up several offers from schools like South Alabama, Tulane, Liberty, and plenty more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everyone, look out for Snipes this fall. He's a dominant prospect with a huge season on the horizon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1637352"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6881010114fd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1637352' first='Kris' last='Frazier'] is an impressive EDGE out of Vigor who's coming in as our #2 EDGE and #44 prospect in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'3 210, Frazier has the size to dominate on both sides of the ball at both EDGE/TE. He has great size and is a seriously athletic prospect who plays basketball and runs track on top of football. I think Fraizer could project more to EDGE solely because of how great Vigor has been at developing them over the last few years. I think he's set up for a bright future- we all need to keep track of him this fall.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this off-season, Frazier picked up his first offer from South Alabama!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watch out for Fraizer this fall; he's set up for a breakout season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1656763"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688101011501d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1656763' first='Desmond' last='Thomas'] is a dominant EDGE out of Wadley who's now our #3 EDGE and #66 overall prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1656763' first='Desmond' last='Thomas']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/desmond-thomas-2/"></a> already has some traits you just can't teach- it's hard to believe he's a freshman, standing at 6'4 274, he has the size and athleticism to already compete with upperclassmen down in the trenches.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thomas is quick off the snap, incredibly strong, and consistently wins matchups at the line of scrimmage. I'm seriously impressed with how well he defends the run- he can fly through blockers and get to the ball carrier within an instant, consistently coming up with huge stops at or behind the line of scrimmage.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thomas also has some serious talents as a pass rusher- he generates great pressure, can force the quarterback into bad decisions, and has the hand-eye coordination to bat down passes at the LOS.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was seriously impressed with Thomas' tape- make sure you check him out below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20586930/671e75615c4caf2e6f427272' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68810101151cd"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651344"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688101011521c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1651344' first='Carter' last='Wright'] is coming in as our #4 EDGE and #73 overall prospect in this Rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Wright is an athletic LB who flies around the field to come up with stops for his defense- he plays with great speed, pursuit, and instincts he uses to find and attack the ball nearly every snap. I'm really impressed with Wright's tackling. He gets low, wraps up, and doesn't allow for any extra yards after making initial contact.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Wright is even more impressive as a pass rusher off the edge. He's quick off the snap, physically dominates opposing OTs, and consistently makes his way to the quarterback to generate pressure and rack up sacks.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wright made a bunch of impressive plays last fall. Do yourself a favor and check out some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19863209/674ce91c1a1ef8504fa3f92f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6881010115241"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1033652"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6881010115286"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1033652' first='Myles' last='Bunkley'] is a talented EDGE out of Hoover who's landed as our #5 EDGE and #102 overall prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>I'm really impressed with Bunkley's versatility. He's a well-rounded defender who can create impact plays against the run and pass. Bunkley is quick off the snap, has active hands, and impressive athleticism he uses to work his way around offensive linemen to get into the backfield and create plays for loss.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Bunkley has also shown some impressive skills as a pass rusher. He's physical, fast, and plays with great leverage, easily winning matchups at the line of scrimmage to generate pressure and make life more difficult for opposing QBs.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do yourself a favor and check out some of Bunkley's film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19527973/671a510c39556c0db9462dc9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68810101152a8"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2028","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"5926","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2446","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68810101158d8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->