On the Cusp: 2027 Edge's Battling for the Top 10

<p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1628627' first='Jameson' last='Exinor'] saw his season cut short early due to injury, but the film he put together still highlights his upside and disruptive ability in the front seven. His first few steps off the ball are impressive, allowing him to gain leverage and knock blockers off their mark with power and urgency.</p>   <p>Exinor shows strong backfield awareness, diagnosing plays quickly and transitioning into pursuit without hesitation. When left unblocked, he's especially dangerous, moving through the backfield with ease and consistently finding his way to the football. Despite the limited sample size, Exinor's burst, strength, and instincts give evaluators a clear glimpse of his potential once fully healthy.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/allaround_ex/status/1973052047575441589 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2084548' first='Yovanny' last='Tama'] put together a strong season that earned him First Team All-Division honors and Second Team All-County recognition. His impact is felt in both the run and pass game, where he consistently plays with strength and discipline at the point of attack.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Tama does a good job anchoring down against blockers, using his power to hold his ground and shed blocks to locate the football. Whether clogging lanes in the run game or working through traffic to disrupt plays, his physical presence and awareness make him a reliable and disruptive defender in the middle of the action.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/YovannyTama/status/2000661772483879059 </div></figure>   <p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1971962' first='Xavier' last='Melvin'] profiles as a true speed rusher whose explosiveness off the edge consistently stresses opposing protections. He wins with burst, beating blockers around the corner with pure speed, and also shows the ability to counter inside, shooting gaps and making plays in the backfield before offenses can react.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Melvin's get-off is one of his defining traits, flashing often enough to even result in a blocked kick this season. His quickness, disruptive potential, and special teams impact make him a name to know heading into the offseason. With further evaluation and exposure, Melvin is a prospect positioned to draw increased attention from college programs looking for a dynamic edge presence.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/xaviermelvinfb/status/1997156374552117415 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1707034' first='Isaiah' last='Taylor'] stands out as a creative and relentless defender off the ball, winning with a blend of hand combat and quick footwork to beat blockers in one-on-one situations. He shows an advanced feel for timing his moves, mixing swipes, rips, and counters to slip past linemen and create disruption in the backfield.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">What truly separates Taylor is his motor. He consistently fights through contact and refuses to stay blocked, playing with an edge that shows up snap after snap. One sequence in particular highlights his effort, as he was knocked to the ground, popped right back up, and still finished the play. That nonstop effort, paired with his technical skill, makes Taylor a high-energy defender who consistently impacts the game</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ITaylor44576/status/2002582145446109293 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2106723' first='Kemontae' last='Chaplin'] is a rapidly rising prospect whose post-season momentum has matched his dominant production on the field. Since the conclusion of the season, Chaplin has added two notable offers from Morgan State and Syracuse, signaling that college programs are taking notice of his disruptive presence off the edge.</p>   <p>Chaplin's game is built on lethal speed and explosion, consistently putting offenses in difficult situations when dropping back to pass. His ability to get off the ball and stress tackles forces hurried decisions and collapsed pockets. That pressure translated directly to production, as he finished the season with an eye-catching 20 sacks and 25+ tackles for loss, numbers that underscore his impact in the backfield.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">With elite edge speed, proven production, and recruiting momentum trending upward, Chaplin is a name to track closely as evaluations continue and more programs look for a difference-making pass rusher.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KemontaeChaplin/status/1995352803037065436 </div></figure>