TXHSFB OFFSZN Notebook: 2027 Edge Rushers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Texas' 2027 edge rusher class is starting to look nasty, and this TXHSFB Offseason Notebook breaks down the pass-rushers turning heads across the state. We're highlighting the long-limbed speed threats, the power-based bullies, and the hybrid defenders who can play in space and still hunt quarterbacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693390"],"_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-697ce6d8cfb8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1693390' first='Yadian' last='Warren'] sets the tone with hip bend and core strength as a true trench piece. Add in first-step juice and you can see the frame translating to the next level. Cleaning up length would turn flashes into a weekly standard. His stock is helped by the way the refinement is showing up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1757557"],"_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-697ce6d8cfc0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1757557' first='James' last='Harris Jr'] consistently shows foot quickness alongside range in both phases. That shows up when he leans on closing speed, letting him hold ground and create displacement. Once change-of-direction is more consistent, he's tough to keep from dictating the rep. Coaches are going to like the growth runway and how workable the tools are.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1757115"],"_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-697ce6d8cfc59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1757115' first='Kailon' last='Walker'] wins with play strength and strain, especially when the pace ramps up. That shows up when he leans on first-step juice, letting him hold ground and create displacement. Cleaning up length would turn flashes into a weekly standard. The progress is real as the technique gets cleaner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801754"],"_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-697ce6d8cfca1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='801754' first='Case' last='Benoit'] has a game rooted in core strength and timing, and the tools are obvious. He complements it with first-step juice, giving him both stability and pop. Next on the checklist: refine length and the projection jumps. The progress is real as the technique gets cleaner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1907278"],"_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-697ce6d8cfce8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1907278' first='Alexander' last='Coey'] is built on range plus hand placement, which translates to the next level. His best stretches come when bend is on time, which opens up clean wins snap after snap. Next on the checklist: refine hand counters and the projection jumps. That skill set fits in a lot of different schemes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608411"],"_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-697ce6d8cfd2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cameron [player_tooltip player_id='1758432' first='Preston' last='Hall'] flashes balance with finish that keeps his floor high. That shows up when he leans on dip-and-rip ability, letting him hold ground and create displacement. Once closing speed is more consistent, he's tough to keep from dictating the rep. He's got real upside left, and the development curve is encouraging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->