2028 Rankings: Game Changing Edge Rushers N’ Defensive Ends

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1642487"],"_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-6994ca58e675e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lawson is an explosive edge rusher and deserving of the #1 edge spot amongst the 2028 class. Measures in at 6'3 215-pounds. He had 78 total tackles (19 solo, 59 assisted), 15 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 1 FF, and 1 FR. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, lateral quickness, balance, and good speed. Very good initial quickness and hand speed paired with a low pad level. Lawson has very good strength and dominates the tackle in front of him. Very good hand placement and hand strength. Very good block shedding with good get off speed. Very good bend around the edge. He has powerful bull rush, a smooth swim move and switches between the two techniques to attack the QB. He's a stud in and I'm excited to see how he continues to develop!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693029"],"_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-6994ca58e6825"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Turnbull measures in at 6'3 195-pounds playing edge rusher for Chatfield. He had 58 total tackles (14 solo, 44 assisted), 6 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 19 QB pressures, 1 blocked field goal, and 1 blocked punt. Turnbull has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, change of direction, balance, and good speed. Very good bend around the edge. Very good initial quickness out of his stance paired with very good hand speed. Explosive get off and block shedding. Turnbull has an explosive swim move and bull rush. Quick twitch ability. Turnbull consistently collapses the pocket and creates pressure on the QB. He also has relentless pursuit and will chase the ball carrier into open space. I thoroughly enjoyed watching his film, and believe he's got some great potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2123991"],"_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-6994ca58e68b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shaw measures in at 6'4 190-pounds. He's an explosive defensive end who had 42 total tackles (22 solo, 20 assisted), 7 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 12 QB pressures, 1 INT returned for a touchdown,3 PD, 2 FF, and 1 FR. Shaw has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, good speed, and balance. Very good initial quickness out of his stance, maintaining a low pad level throughout.  Good hand speed. Very good strength, hand strength, and good hand placement. Shaw rips through block attempts and pressures the QBs. Shaw has very controlled body movements and stays patient in the RPO and read option gain. Shaw has strong tackling and doesn't let up extra yards. He's a name to watch going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125674"],"_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-6994ca58e6935"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delle Donne measures in at 6'6 214-pounds playing TE/DE for Denver Christian. He had 2 receptions for 18 yards with 1 touchdown, 28 total tackles (16 solo, 12 assisted), 7.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 4 QB pressures, 1 PD, and 1 FR. He has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, lateral quickness, change of direction, and speed. Good bend around the edge. Good initial quickness out of his stance with good hand speed. Very good strength. Delle Donne will be getting held and still make the tackle for loss. Good get off and block shedding. Delle Donne strips the ball from the QB and recovers it as well. As a tight end, he's a great redzone target due to his size and ball adjustment. Look for Delle Donne to continue boosting his stock this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1214779"],"_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-6994ca58e69d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wells is an up and coming edge rusher for Valor. He measures in at 6'2 240-pounds. He had 15 total tackles (6 solo, 9 assisted), 0.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 3 QB pressures, 1 FF, and 2 FR. Wells has good athletic ability due to very good balance, acceleration, good speed, lateral quickness, and change of direction. Good initial quickness with very good hand speed. Maintains a low pad level throughout to out leverage the offensive line. Very good bend around the edge. Very good get off and block shedding. Wells has a smooth swim move and a nasty bull rush. Very good hand strength to run through blocks. Wells doesn't stop till the ball carrier is in his grasp demonstrating his relentless pursuit. Good tackling as well. I'm excited to see how Wells continues to develop as an edge rusher!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->