Early Signing Day Recap: EDGE Rushers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Early signing day this past week, hundreds of athletes across the state signing their pledge to colleges. In this article we will take a look at the four Edge Rushers who are currently committed to a college and plan to play a sport at the next level. We will also look at some other Edge Rushers who hold offers from schools. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone's Winter Showcase is back for 2025 with more locations than ever. Looking to attend? Register&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/all-events/?type=Showcase">here</a>. 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The EDGE Rusher holds an Offer from New Haven, and has many other schools interested in him. He is a quick, strong EDGE Rusher, who has a high motor. He has a High IQ, and is exceptional in RPO reps where he is a physical tackler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/anthony-omebe/">[player_tooltip player_id='1583439' first='Anthony' last='Omebe']</a></strong>-Monroe: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Omebe is fresh off a state title win with Monroe, and had a dominant day on both sides of the ball. Omebe holds three offers from Sussex CC, Ithaca, and Gannon University. As an EDGE Rusher, he led the state in Sacks with 21.5. He displays a good use of hands, and a good burst off the line to reach the backfield and disrupt plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/omar-mendez-jr/">[player_tooltip player_id='575516' first='Omar' last='Mendez Jr']</a></strong>-Tottenville:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pirate currently holds five offers which are shown on his twitter. Mendez Jr, is a Hybrid guy I like who can play as both an OLB, and an EDGE. He did not play a ton of reps on the line, but he displayed an outstanding IQ, plunging through the A Gap to make tackles in the run game. Mendez Jr, played with a high motor and great physicality, making him a hard hitter and an amazing tackler. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/orion-trujillo/">[player_tooltip player_id='535645' first='Orion' last='Trujillo']</a></strong>-Iona Prep:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Iona Prep EDGE, played on the top team in the state this season, and was part of an impressive defensive line. Trujillo, from twitter holds one offer from St. John Fisher, which was recently announced in early December. Trujillo has a high motor, and finishes plays. He can run cross field to make tackles, and has a good sense of the offensive play calling. I love his first step ability, and his footwork is exceptional off the line. Trujillo has been an underrated star for Iona Prep this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/zachary-pettitt/">[player_tooltip player_id='1624537' first='Zachary' last='Pettitt']</a></strong>-Carthage:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Carthage EDGE Rusher, holds a few offers, including a PWO Offer from Buffalo. Pettitt, was one of the top defensive prospects in Section Three this season. Pettitt has an amazing sense of play calling, and is outstanding in RPO Reps. I like his strength, which is seen in his wrestling tape. Pettitt displays, good hands, and can reach the backfield in an instance. The Carthage EDGE, was unstoppable this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/richard-donohue/">[player_tooltip player_id='1258819' first='Richard' last='Donohue']</a></strong>-Iroquois:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Donohue, is a four sport athlete, and holds two offers from Erie CC, and Hudson Valley CC. The Iroquois product can play all over the football field, but I like him mainly as an EDGE. Donohue impresses me the most with his tool bag of moves. He has the ability to switch between a multitude of moves to reach the backfield. He has a high motor, and has solid speed In the backfield, allowing him to chase down QB's. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1568649' first='Antonio' last='Tebo']</strong>-Webster Schroeder:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Webster Schroeder prospect, is another hybrid playmaker who can play as a DE, or an LB. On the line, Tebo can lineup just about anywhere, and displays an elite ability to rip the ball out of the offenses hands. I like his versatility, and he can play on both sides of the ball, helping his squad in every aspect of the game. Tebo holds one offer from Cortland per his Twitter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/peter-milano/">[player_tooltip player_id='1624571' first='Peter' last='Milano']</a></strong>-Poly Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Poly Prep EDGE rusher, holds two offers from Brown University, and Bates College per his twitter. Milano displays excellent hands while rushing the passer. He has a quick first step, and can reach the LOS with ease. He works best in the run game, where his strength and tackling ability are on full display. He might be one of the strongest EDGE rushers in this class, and is easily someone I would fear to see opposite of me. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/james-kester/">[player_tooltip player_id='1624598' first='James' last='Kester']</a></strong>-Fairport:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fairport EDGE, can also play as an OLB. He is also a star ATH on the baseball field, and has elite skills in both sports. Kester holds three offers per his Twitter. He has elite footwork, which is easily seen on offense through his RB Reps. He is also the Punter of the team, and has elite versatility. I like his strength and footwork, which is easily seen on the defensive side of the ball. Kester is an underrated Athlete who can play across the football field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623491"],"_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-6941dda29dcb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Konrad is the most recent addition to the committed list, and is a versatile Athlete who can play on both sides of the ball. The Maine-Endwell star is committed to play football at Colagate next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As an EDGE, Konrad has a powerful rush with a quick first step allowing him to impact nearly every play. He excels in reading the QB and making the correct move to impact a play. This season, he saw an increase in moves used as a rusher, and is continuing to develop a tool bag of moves. Colgate is getting a hard working versatile prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations Luca!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1310340"],"_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-6941dda29dd65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crowley is another Poly Prep athlete in the 2026 class with offers. The 6'1" 225-Pound Prospect is mainly an EDGE Rusher, and plays most his snaps on the LOS. Crowley is committed to Middlebury Football for next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crowley comes off the snap of the football with a lot of speed and passion. The quick hands that he puts on OT's allowed him great separation. Coupled with his quickness, he also has good strength in the fight against the run. He can play as both a DT, or EDGE Rusher, but given his quickness I like him better on the EDGE. Middlebury is getting a star Rusher in Crowley. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations Henry!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["606282"],"_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-6941dda29ddfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is heading from the Catholic League to the Ivy League. The Chaminade prospect, will be taking his talents to Tufts next season. Smith was an elite defender, who helped the Flyers have a dominant defense this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing at 6'1" 230 pounds, Smith has a good build for the EDGE position. He has solid size and can also be used as an OLB in pass rush schemes. He is a ball seeking missile, and displays a massive blend of strength and a high motor, which allows him to make plays across the field. Tufts is getting a smart player, who has an elite IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations Luca!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1629301"],"_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-6941dda29de93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">John Hopkins football secured a commitment from Reda earlier in the year. The Pelham senior, was a valuable part of the playoff squad this season, and played on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His size is evident, and he is a massive prospect. Off the EDGE, he has elite speed, and good strength. I like his motor, and he always finds his way into the play on the defensive side of the ball. He is a solid TE, but I like him better as an EDGE Rusher. John Hop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->