Small-Town 2027 EDGE Defenders To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These small-town EDGE defenders are bound for giant junior seasons this fall...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1586586"],"_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-688a16a8a6431"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A promising EDGE defender with length, quickness, and big-play ability, Rojas is a big kid who has no problem using his speed and long arms to beat opposing tackles of the edge. He brings natural power as well, along with a great motor, but it's his quickness and first step off the snap that really stands out on tape. He can blow up any particular play in the backfield and is bound for a giant junior season in 2025. He's one of the top returning defenders in Forsyth County and has a chance to live in the backfield this season. He already holds several impressive Power Four offers and is now ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 5 EDGE and the No. 91 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701159"],"_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-688a288086124"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A South Georgia defender who also brings a lengthy frame, toughness, and the ability to make a strong tackle on the ball-carrier. Palmer is a quick-reacting defender at 6-foot-2 225-pounds who really shined on the edge last year. The multi-sport standout is a natural athlete who should continue to progress and develop as a player. He plays hard, he's naturally gifted, and has bis best football way ahead of him. He earned an offer from Tennessee this summer and should see more come his way down the road. He's ranked as the No. 6 EDGE and the No. 199 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1586578"],"_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-688a288086175"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A lean, athletic linebacker with plenty of versatility, Parson is a hard-hitting defender out of McDonough at 6-foot-2 215-pounds who was one of the more productive defenders across the state last year in the 2027 class. This under-the-radar EDGE defender has easy Power Four potential and plenty of talent, proving it on a weekly basis last season. This fast-rising defender made 112 total tackles as a sophomore last season with 38 TFLs, 17 sacks and three forced fumbles. He's a playmaking machine and should see his recruitment take off after this upcoming season. He's ranked as the No. 4 EDGE defender and the No. 90 overall prospect in the state according to the latest rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623445"],"_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-688a2880861c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A strong, active EDGE defender who was a quarterback's worst nightmare last season, this Middle Georgia standout is coming off a terrific sophomore season where he made 61 tackles, 16 TFLs and 12,5 sacks. He shows strong, violent hands, impressive burst, and plays hard every snap. He can chase down the ball-carrier and put consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks all season long. Look for this 6-foot-0 225-pounder to see his recruitment pick up at some point down the road. He's currently ranked as the No. 8 EDGE defender and the No. 244 overall prospect in the state according to the latest Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["487903"],"_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-688a288086203"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A promising South Georgia defender who made a big impact last season for one of the state's best programs, Andrews is a sure-tackling defender with plenty of size and physical ability at 6-foot-1 230-pounds. His South Georgia toughness is easy to see on film and he's coming off a strong sophomore season for the Yellow Jackets where he made 34 tackles, 8.5 TFLs and 3.5 sacks to go along with two forced fumbles. He's a an active defender who will only be betttr next fall as junior. He's now ranked as the No. 11 EDGE and the No. 109 overall prospect in the state by Prep Redzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->