2027 Edge Rusher New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 rankings content rolls on! After covering the offense early this week and hitting the interior defensive line earlier on Thursday, it's time to look at the edge rushers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several new edge rushers made our 2027 rankings. Check out who joins the list--and why--in our 2027 edge rushers new additions piece.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">New 2027 Edge Rushers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1782184"],"_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-689e1fe7d62c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We had Sizer slated to hit the back end of the rankings in this update, but I had the chance to see him scrimmage last week and made the last-minute decision to shoot him up the board to his current place just outside the top 100. He's explosive off the edge, and if his preseason performance is any indication, he's going to be a force, even if he's coming off the bench.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701467"],"_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-689e1fe7d6348"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rucker is a raw prospect with little film, but his upside is excellent. He has length, power, and speed, and as he continues to learn the game, he's going to be a force on both sides of the ball. As of today, we like him best as a lean, explosive edge rusher, but don't be surprised if he makes noise as a tight end as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701343"],"_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-689e1fe7d63b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson flashed as a rotational pass-rusher last year and has already given us some indication that he'll have a strong junior season with increased opportunities, if we're to believe what we've seen from some scrimmage film. He's on the lighter side, but he's versatile and strong. He's a frontcourt player on the basketball team, a testament to his ability to play against taller and heavier players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561350"],"_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-689e1fe7d641b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wagers flashed on Swansboro's young defense last year while playing both inside and outside. Right now, he's better at setting the edge than as a pure pass-rusher, but there are some explosive qualities that should translate as he continues to learnt he position. I like his strength and movement skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717322"],"_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-689e1fe7d6484"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elliott is one of the top outside pass-rushers in the lower classifications, despite being undersized for the position. The reason? His get-off is mightily impressive and he's able to bend around offensive tackles with ease. As he puts on some weight, he should be able to retain that explosiveness and grow as a college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->