2029 DE/EDGE Rankings: Big Motor, Bigger Problems

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 Watchlist/Rankings has some great players in it. I selected a handful of pass rushers who are already creating problems for opposing offenses. Let's dive into my analysis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1085545"],"_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-697027e4a7649"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rollins has already shown to produce in a limited snap fashion. My fellow scout Nate Kue wrote about Rollins recently as well, you can check that out <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/01/tier-1-breaking-down-some-of-colorados-upper-echelon-prospects/">here</a>. Measuring in at 6'2 206-pounds, he had 6 total tackles (2 solo, 4 assisted), 2 TFL, and 1 sack. Rollins has very good lateral quickness, balance, good acceleration, and speed. Good initial quickness out of his stance. Very good hand strength and hand placement. Very good strength. Held OT away with only 1 arm while he rushed the QB and got the sack. Very good bend around the edge. Very good get off speed and good block shedding. Rollins has very good pursuit, and will chase the ball carrier to the 2^nd level to make the tackle. He's already a stud in the making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2101512"],"_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-697027e4a76d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vasquez leads all the 2029 class with sacks Measuring in at 5'6 225-pounds, the DT had 64 total tackles (11 solo, 53 assisted), 17 TFL, 5 sacks, 8 QB pressures, 1 FF, and 3 FR. Good athletic ability due to good acceleration, lateral quickness, speed, and balance. Vasquez is very quick out of his stance with good speed to engage the OL first. Consistently maintains a low pad level. Very good block shedding and get off speed. Very good hand strength and hand placement. He rips through hips opponent with ease. Very good bull rush to knock the OL off their anchor. I'm very excited to see how he continues his development going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2101520"],"_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-697027e4a772a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Albright measures in at 6'1 165-pounds. This past season, the defensive end had 36 total tackles (20 solo, 16 assisted), 3 TFL, 2 sacks, and 2 FR. Albright has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, lateral quickness, and balance. He has good initial quickness out of his stance with good hand speed. Good bend around the edge. Maintains a low pad level to out leverage the OL. Good block shedding and get off speed. Very good tackling with good pursuit. Albright has a powerful bull rush to knock the OL off their feet. I'm intrigued to see how he does moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1568051"],"_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-697027e4a781a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DiOrio measures in at 6'1 210-pounds. He had 10 total tackles (7 solo, 3 assisted), 1 TFL, 0.5 sacks. DiOrio has good athletic ability due to good change of direction, balance, acceleration, and lateral quickness. Good initial quickness out of his stance. Good hand placement and hand strength. DiOrio has a powerful bull rush and a good swim move. Very good get off speed and block shedding. Very good tackling. DiOrio has a relentless pursuit and won't stop till the ball carrier in his grasp. He's an exciting prospect with a high ceiling that I'm looking forward to seeing more of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2101524"],"_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-697027e4a7895"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewis measures in at 6'0 170-pounds. This past season, he had 8 total tackles (3 solo, 5 assisted), 3 TFL, 2.0 sacks. Lewis has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, lateral quickness, and balance. He has good initial quickness out of his stance paired with good hand speed. He maintains a low pad level to out leverage the OL. Lewis has good block shedding and get off speed. Lewis is a strong tackler as well. Look out for him to continue boosting his stock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->