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2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: EDGE Rusher Breakdown

2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: EDGE Rusher Breakdown
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards March 19, 2026 @ 01:19 PM
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Javon McCuiston
Javon McCuiston 6'0" | 185 lbs | EDGE/WR | 2029
AR
MyKeal Petties
MyKeal Petties 6'0" | 175 lbs | EDGE | 2029
AR
Jackson Haynes
Jackson Haynes 6'0" | 195 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2029
AR
Daniel Mccary
Daniel Mccary 5'9" | 180 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2029
AR
Hans Oelschlaeger
Hans Oelschlaeger 6'1" | 210 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2029
AR
Anthony Nelson
Anthony Nelson 6'1" | 190 lbs | EDGE/OL | 2029
AR
Tavis Valdery
Tavis Valdery 6'2" | 190 lbs | EDGE/WR | 2029
AR
Cylan Rice
Cylan Rice 6'3" | 191 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2029
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SPRING UPDATE:</strong>&nbsp;We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2029 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2029 edge rushers with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position within each class, as well as other relevant segments. For the edge rushers, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2029","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"5926","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ba004cb0817"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1702665"],"_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-69ba004cb3178"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1702665' first='Hans' last='Oelschlaeger'] has the potential to play at the next level. He utilizes his length and quickness off the snap to get into the back quickly and pressure the backfield. Oelschlaeger showcases his ability to chase down the line or work laterally to make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - No Social Media Found</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693755"],"_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-69ba004cb3273"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1693755' first='Anthony' last='Nelson'] is long and will use his length to create leverage and shed blockers at the POA. Nelson can also contain against the outside zone. I expect him to take another leap in the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/official_ant2/status/1861550419077468341?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/official_ant2/status/1861550419077468341?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1906878"],"_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-69ba004cb3347"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1906878' first='Jackson' last='Haynes'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He is a high-motor prospect who can play both off the edge and off-ball linebacker. Haynes displays quickness off the snap, consistently making plays in the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JackDBestHaynes/status/2033521319682138117?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JackDBestHaynes/status/2033521319682138117?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855774"],"_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-69ba004cb3440"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1855774' first='Daniel' last='Mccary'] is quick and explosive off the snap. He plays with a high motor to stretch the pocket and pressure the quarterback or chase down ball carriers down the line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/danielmccary19/status/1986298387424334299?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/danielmccary19/status/1986298387424334299?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2006504"],"_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-69ba004cb3522"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2006504' first='Javon' last='McCuiston'] is a prospect to watch during the fall. He consistently plays through the whistle, flashing his sideline-to-sideline motor. Keep an eye on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JavonMccuiston5/status/2028661158769549549?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JavonMccuiston5/status/2028661158769549549?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER EDGE RUSHERS TO WATCH:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='1682752' first='Cylan' last='Rice'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='1684996' first='Tavis' last='Valdery'] (Jonesboro)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='1926055' first='MyKeal' last='Petties'] (North Little Rock)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

SPRING UPDATE: We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2029 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2029 edge rushers with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position within each class, as well as other relevant segments. For the edge rushers, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:

Hans Oelschlaeger

Hans Oelschlaeger

AR
EDGE/TE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 210
POS EDGE/TE
CLASS 2029
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Hans
Oelschlaeger EDGE/TE
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
210
HS
Har-Ber
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: EDGE Rusher Breakdown
Hans Oelschlaeger has the potential to play at the next level. He utilizes his length and quickness off...
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Anthony Nelson

Anthony Nelson

AR
EDGE/OL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS EDGE/OL
CLASS 2029
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Anthony
Nelson EDGE/OL
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Alma
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: EDGE Rusher Breakdown
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School: Alma
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Jackson Haynes

Jackson Haynes

AR
EDGE/LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2029
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Jackson
Haynes EDGE/LB
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
Bryant
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: EDGE Rusher Breakdown
Jackson Haynes is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He is a high-motor prospect who can play...
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State: Arkansas
School: Bryant
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Daniel Mccary

Daniel Mccary

AR
EDGE/LB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2029
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Daniel
Mccary EDGE/LB
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
HS
Nettleton
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: EDGE Rusher Breakdown
Daniel Mccary is quick and explosive off the snap. He plays with a high motor to stretch the...
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State: Arkansas
School: Nettleton
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Javon McCuiston

Javon McCuiston

AR
EDGE/WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS EDGE/WR
CLASS 2029
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Javon
McCuiston EDGE/WR
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Jonesboro
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS UPDATE: EDGE Rusher Breakdown
Javon McCuiston is a prospect to watch during the fall. He consistently plays through the whistle, flashing his...
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School: Jonesboro
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