Summer Watchlist: Arkansas Edge Rushers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring football has concluded, and the school year has come to an end. Here are five players off the edge to watch this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["711113"],"_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-6a11c84e7dd78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='711113' first='Jonathan' last='Rainey'] is a breakout candidate for 2026. He continues to fly under the radar. He has the ability to contain the edge, either by redirecting plays inside or making tackles in the backfield or at the LOS. His high motor enables him to pursue ball carriers effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jonatha67128231/status/2050182909194043745","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/jonatha67128231/status/2050182909194043745 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1202917"],"_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-6a11c84e7de03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1202917' first='Kalen' last='Summons'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. As mentioned before, he possesses a sideline-to-sideline motor. He can contain the edge and shoot through gaps to make plays in the backfield. Summons can take on blocks effectively, staying square with good hand timing, placement, and physicality to disengage and tackle the ball carrier at the POA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kj_2028/status/1991280934260543595","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/Kj_2028/status/1991280934260543595 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1682752"],"_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-6a11c84e7de63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1682752' first='Cylan' last='Rice'] is currently the top edge rusher in his class in Arkansas. He is quick and explosive off the edge and gets into the body of the OL quickly. Rice uses solid UOH and his strength effectively to read and shed. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CylansWorld/status/2047744199622009023","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/CylansWorld/status/2047744199622009023 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1684996"],"_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-6a11c84e7debf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1684996' first='Tavis' last='Valdery'] brings experience at edge, tight end, and wide receiver. Valdery displays solid hand usage at the point of attack to create leverage and shed to make plays against the run. He's a prospect to watch this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TavisValdery29/status/2025040248225300573","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/TavisValdery29/status/2025040248225300573 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1987474"],"_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-6a11c84e7df2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1987474' first='Ty' last='Rhodes'] is going to garner more attention this fall. Not only does he play off the edge, but he grinds at tight end. He consistently creates havoc in the backfield, showcasing his quickness and ability to bend around the arc to pressure the quarterback. Rhodes is going to open more eyes this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ty_rhodes86/status/1979736587098632587","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/Ty_rhodes86/status/1979736587098632587 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->