5A Edge Rushers From The 2028 Class Who Flashed Last Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're taking a look at a few edge rushers from the 2028 class in 5A who flashed last fall and looked good throughout the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974811"],"_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-6978fb0b307c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Candler is a physical presence upfront with a good frame and strength at an early age. He's got a strong lower body and can easily drive linemen back. He's got strong hands and can get off blocks. He fires out of his stance with good pad level and clears his chest. He typically strikes first and pushes the pocket. For a guy his size, he's got good short-area quickness. Through 2 years of starting Varsity, he's put up 46 tackles, 9 TFLs, 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2114075"],"_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-6978fb0b3084f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Goldner is an instinctive player upfront who made some good plays this year. He's got good leverage and won't get caught high in his pads. He's got experience both inside and coming off the edge. He's able to get off interior blocks and create pressure right up the middle. He can force some holding calls because he's quick and can get to the inside. His 25 tackles, 7 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble rounded out year 1 starting Varsity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2114096"],"_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-6978fb0b308a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strong is an edge rusher with good speed off the edge. He's fairly nimble and light on his feet for a guy his size. He's got a developing frame with good length, which helps with reach and contact. He's able to string plays out east and west and help cut off progress. As he puts weight on it'll help round out his game upfront and help him in the running game. He had 20 tackles, 4 TFLs, and 1 pass deflected this past year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->