2027 Rankings: Meet the Top Five EDGE Rushers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The new 2027 rankings are officially released. And with over 100 new players, and multiple players positions changing, and new additions to the top five at each position, we will take a look at the new top five at each position, and what makes them worthy of a top ranking in the state of New York.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="font-size: revert;white-space: normal;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)">The Summer Reigonal Exposure Showcases are back, and New York has one on May 23rd. Other states will also host events. 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Our new top EDGE rusher is [player_tooltip player_id='741083' first='Joshua' last='Simmons']. The Iona Prep prospect, took the Catholic League by storm this season, with an outstanding stat sheet, and racking up over ten offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a prospect, Simmons is a dream of an EDGE Rusher. Standing at 6'5" 245-Pounds, he displays an elite frame for the position. His strength is outstanding, and his leverage while attacking the pocket, and his footwork which stays balanced and locked in is on full display. Simmons is an outstanding EDGE, and was one of the top movers for a good reason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1248853"],"_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-69bac40d5c0ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moving to the second spot, we have [player_tooltip player_id='1248853' first='Braylon' last='Otis']. Otis remains in the top five for the second straight ranking. The Liverpool playmaker stands at 6'5" 240-Pounds, and displays an elite frame for the EDGE position, while also displaying some versatility on the football field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The name of the game is speed with [player_tooltip player_id='1248853' first='Braylon' last='Otis'], he is a quick playmaker, who can reach the backfield in the blink of an eye. Otis, has excellent length, and uses his footwork, and strength to carve through opposing lineman on his way to an easy sack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302343"],"_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-69bac40d5c0f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moving to the PSAL League, [player_tooltip player_id='1302343' first='Chase' last='Hyacinth'], slots in as out third ranked EDGE Rusher. The 6'4" 220-Pound prospect, displays an elite frame for the position, and has seen his recruitment begin with multiple schools showing interest in the explosive EDGE Rusher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hyacinth moves extremely well, and displays fluid hips, that allow him to utilize his leverage while rushing the QB. His speed is outstanding, and he displays a good first step, that sees him moving past the lineman if you blink. Hyacinth is one of my favorite prospects in the entire 2027 Class give his skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2146762"],"_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-69bac40d5c13c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elaiho, will find himself as the highest ranked new addition in the 2027 rankings release and for good reason. The Clarkstown South prospect, stands at 6'2" 255-Pounds, and displays an excellent frame for an edge rusher/defensive lineman. He also slots in as the fourth ranked defensive lineman in our 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elaiho has a wicked first step, and understands leverage while bull rushing the pocket. His hand placement is elite, and he utilizes a diverse tool back to reach the backfield. He has elite speed, and can beat any lineman off the line. His versatility is outstanding, allowing him to play across the defensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263294"],"_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-69bac40d5c197"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rounding out our top five, we head up to Orchard Park High School, for [player_tooltip player_id='1263294' first='John' last='Meka Jr']. Standing at 6'6" 225-Pounds, Meka Jr, displays an elite frame for an EDGE Rusher. Meka displays some versatility on the football field, and can also play on the offensive line with his frame. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meka Jr is an elite EDGE rusher, who can effect the game in multiple aspects on the Defensive Line. The Orchard Park prospect, displays a good first step, and an elite tool bag of moves which he can utilize to reach the backfield. Meka Jr is a very underrated playmaker from Western New York.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->