Talented New EDGE/DL Prospects (2028 Rankings Update)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're back with more on our new 2028 Rankings Update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're looking at some of the new talented additions to our EDGE and DL rooms! These guys played really well last season and deserve more recognition, so we're heading to the film room to watch some of their tape!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, be sure to check out their tape; you won't want to miss out on this kind of talent!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1864620"],"_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-698e0d3fcd63b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1864620' first='Marcus' last='Price'] is a destructive pass rusher from Phenix City who is making his debut as our #2 EDGE and #16 overall prospect in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'2 230, Price has the size, athleticism, and hands to be a dominant player in the trenches. He's quick off the snap, has impressive power, and has a set of quick, violent hands he uses to work around OL and get into the backfield.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Once in the backfield, Price has impressive closing speed and tackling technique that he uses to pressure/take down the quarterback. I'm really impressed with Price's game and am excited to watch him down the stretch of this season- him and&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212200' first='Tristan' last='Lyles']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/tristan-lyles/"><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></a><a></a>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/tristan-lyles/"></a>&nbsp;make an awesome pairing on Central's defensive front.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Price ended last year with 48 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 18 tackles for loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After his breakout season last fall, Price has picked up offers from Georgia State, Liberty, Tulane, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure you watch some of what he did last season, you'll come away impressed. Price has a really bright future ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/25196063/68e56c2d4f4cfa5cc3423fbf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698e0d3fcd81e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635703"],"_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-698e0d3fcd889"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1635703' first='Kelveyon' last='Malone'] is a talented player on Oxford's defensive front who's landed as our #5 EDGE and #47 overall prospect this update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"One of Malone's top traits is his quickness. He explodes off the line of scrimmage, can overwhelm blockers with his speed, and frequently makes his way into the backfield to create some impressive pursuit tackles for loss. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with Malone's motor and effort. He doesn't quit on plays and will often work through multiple blockers to get pressure or take down the quarterback. As a sophomore, he's already a really well-rounded EDGE who has plenty of room to continue growing and developing. We all need to watch out."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malone made a ton of impressive plays last fall. If you haven't heard of or seen him play just yet, be sure to watch some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22205054/6914ad63963aea2963ede931' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698e0d3fcd8b5"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2101452"],"_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-698e0d3fcd903"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We first watched [player_tooltip player_id='2101452' first='Braylon' last='Hill'] a few weeks back in our Film Room Friday series, and now, we have him ranked as our #7 DL and #96 overall player in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Hill is a really impressive pass rusher who consistently wins off his leverage, speed, and power. Hill flies off the snap and uses his violent hands to put offensive linemen on their heels and affect the QB. He came away with a ton of pressures and sacks last season- he's a guy you have to try and block with multiple guys; his impact is undeniable.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>On top of that, Hill is an impressive run defender who can move the line of scrimmage really well. He completely collapses rushing lanes on his own, making it really difficult for offenses to get anything going his way."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill brought a ton of production to Hubbertville's defense this past fall. I'm excited to see him take the next step in his junior season this upcoming fall. Until then, be sure to check out some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18086581/690a41f6640df8dc76c05c34' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698e0d3fcd929"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->