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Top 20 Arkansas Edge Rushers

Top 20 Arkansas Edge Rushers
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards May 13, 2026 @ 08:00 AM
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Mario Lewis
Mario Lewis 6'4" | 235.4 lbs | EDGE/OL | 2027
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Lawrence Wagner
Lawrence Wagner 6'3" | 225 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Elijah Hillstrom
Elijah Hillstrom 6'2" | 210 lbs | EDGE/RB | 2027
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Jesyn Russell
Jesyn Russell 6'5" | 210 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2027
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Jacquez Suggs
Jacquez Suggs 6'5" | 225 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Mac Kimbrow
Mac Kimbrow 6'3" | 200 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Brylan Ussery
Brylan Ussery 6'0" | 226.2 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2027
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Hans Oelschlaeger
Hans Oelschlaeger 6'1" | 210 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2029
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Will Stone
Will Stone 6'1" | 210 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Jakaden Grissom
Jakaden Grissom 6'5" | 200 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Cylan Rice
Cylan Rice 6'4" | 205 lbs | EDGE | 2029
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Samuel Nelson
Samuel Nelson 6'3" | 220 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Matthew Moka
Matthew Moka 6'3" | 220 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Kam Sims
Kam Sims 6'3" | 235 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2027
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Ducy James
Ducy James 6'4" | 218.4 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2027
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Elijah Branch
Elijah Branch 6'2" | 220 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2028
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Fisher Tackett
Fisher Tackett 6'3" | 240 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2028
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Drake Woodard
Drake Woodard 6'5" | 240 lbs | EDGE/OL | 2028
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Peyton Wooten
Peyton Wooten 6'1" | 240 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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Jonathan Rainey
Jonathan Rainey 6'1" | 230 lbs | EDGE | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the current top 20 edge rushers in the state of Arkansas based on a combination of factors. Those factors include size, traits, potential at the next level, film, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#1</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1669851"],"_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-6a0387b49a656"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1669851' first='Samuel' last='Nelson'] is an Oklahoma commit. He is a sideline-to-sideline player, demonstrating his ability to chase down ball carriers. Nelson is adept at containing the edge. He forces plays into traffic with a good one-arm extension. He also maintains very good lateral movement along the line of scrimmage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SamNFootBall/status/2050056505605402944?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/SamNFootBall/status/2050056505605402944?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#2</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2111463"],"_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-6a0387b49a694"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2111463' first='Jacquez' last='Suggs'] holds offers from Arkansas State, Baylor, Kennesaw State, Missouri State, North Texas, Northeastern State, North Alabama, and Tulane. Suggs displays solid explosion off the snap, demonstrating his ability to dip and rip or utilize his hands to shed at the POA. He's physical when he gets into the body of opposing tackles and contains the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JacquezSuggs08/status/2047126848853708956?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/JacquezSuggs08/status/2047126848853708956?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#3</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2122078"],"_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-6a0387b49a6b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2122078' first='Jesyn' last='Russell'] is going to garner more attention this fall. He has offers from Arkansas Tech and Missouri State. He's a high motor prospect who can chase down the line with solid foot speed and lateral quickness. Russell's length and quickness are factors. Add him to your board. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JesynRussell/status/2048451033722962384?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/JesynRussell/status/2048451033722962384?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#4</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620708"],"_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-6a0387b49a6da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1620708' first='Kam' last='Sims'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He has an offer from Arkansas Tech and Central Arkansas. Sims plays with a high motor, enabling him to read and react off the edge and immediately chase down ball carriers from the backside. He utilizes his length and quickness to create leverage, read the backfield, and shed off base blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/isthxt_Kam/status/2049248528438870416?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/isthxt_Kam/status/2049248528438870416?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#5</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635561"],"_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-6a0387b49a6f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1635561' first='Matthew' last='Moka'] is highly athletic and lengthy off the edge. He possesses D1 potential. He utilizes his length and quickness off the edge to pressure the pocket. Moka ultimately plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor to chase down ball carriers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/matt2027moka/status/2052506718945329520?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/matt2027moka/status/2052506718945329520?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6-20</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='1331362' first='Ducy' last='James'] (Sylvan Hills)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='2198360' first='Mario' last='Lewis'] (Ashdown)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='2159807' first='Lawrence' last='Wagner'] (Conway)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='1284687' first='Elijah' last='Branch'] (Conway)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='2072206' first='Mac' last='Kimbrow'] (Shiloh Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='1745015' first='Brylan' last='Ussery'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='1683288' first='Jakaden' last='Grissom'] (Magnolia)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='1192047' first='Drake' last='Woodard'] (Benton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='1196856' first='Fisher' last='Tackett'] (Greenbrier)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='1682752' first='Cylan' last='Rice'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='1702665' first='Hans' last='Oelschlaeger'] (Har-Ber)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. [player_tooltip player_id='1189634' first='Peyton' last='Wooten'] (Gentry)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. [player_tooltip player_id='711113' first='Jonathan' last='Rainey'] (Lakeside)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. [player_tooltip player_id='2143304' first='Elijah' last='Hillstrom'] (Mountain Home)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. [player_tooltip player_id='1696278' first='Will' last='Stone'] (Rogers Heritage)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Here are the current top 20 edge rushers in the state of Arkansas based on a combination of factors. Those factors include size, traits, potential at the next level, film, and more.

Oklahoma
Samuel Nelson

Samuel Nelson

AR
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 220
POS EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Samuel
Nelson EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
220
HS
Bryant
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AR
Top 20 Arkansas Edge Rushers
Samuel Nelson is an Oklahoma commit. He is a sideline-to-sideline player, demonstrating his ability to chase down ball...
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State: Arkansas
School: Bryant
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Jacquez Suggs

Jacquez Suggs

AR
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 225
POS EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Jacquez
Suggs EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
Weight
225
HS
Bryant
|
AR
Top 20 Arkansas Edge Rushers
Jacquez Suggs holds offers from Arkansas State, Baylor, Kennesaw State, Missouri State, North Texas, Northeastern State, North Alabama,...
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Jacquez Suggs

State: Arkansas
School: Bryant
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Jesyn Russell

Jesyn Russell

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EDGE/TE
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 210
POS EDGE/TE
CLASS 2027
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Jesyn
Russell EDGE/TE
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
Weight
210
HS
Newport
|
AR
Top 20 Arkansas Edge Rushers
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Jesyn Russell

State: Arkansas
School: Newport
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Kam Sims

Kam Sims

AR
EDGE/DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 235
POS EDGE/DL
CLASS 2027
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Kam
Sims EDGE/DL
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
235
HS
Conway
|
AR
Top 20 Arkansas Edge Rushers
Kam Sims is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He has an offer from Arkansas Tech...
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Matthew Moka

Matthew Moka

AR
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 220
POS EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Matthew
Moka EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
220
HS
Robinson
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AR
Top 20 Arkansas Edge Rushers
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