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2029 RANKINGS: Edge Rusher Breakdown

2029 RANKINGS: Edge Rusher Breakdown
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards June 26, 2026 @ 11:16 AM
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Ja’marion Smith
Ja’marion Smith 5'9" | 183 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2029
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Javon McCuiston
Javon McCuiston 6'0" | 185 lbs | EDGE/WR | 2029
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Huck Waddell
Huck Waddell 6'4" | 200 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2029
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Jackson Haynes
Jackson Haynes 6'0" | 195 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2029
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Dakedrick Young
Dakedrick Young 5'9" | 180 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2029
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Hans Oelschlaeger
Hans Oelschlaeger 6'1" | 210 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2029
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Cylan Rice
Cylan Rice 6'4" | 205 lbs | EDGE | 2029
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David Eskridge
David Eskridge 6'0" | 205 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2029
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 in each class, including other 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-6a3e9dbe70fb0"} /--> <!-- 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-6a3e9dbe71c49"} --> <!-- 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 going to garner more attention this fall. He's athletic and lengthy, as he can stretch the pocket. 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CylansWorld/status/2062677476342415500?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CylansWorld/status/2062677476342415500?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1996333"],"_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-6a3e9dbe71c88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1996333' first='Huck' last='Waddell'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. As mentioned before, Waddell is quick off the snap, creating pressure, and can chase down ball carriers. He utilizes his hands well off the snap and gets into the body quickly. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HuckWaddell29/status/1988781713913188447?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HuckWaddell29/status/1988781713913188447?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-6a3e9dbe71cb0"} --> <!-- 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 going to open up some eyes this fall. He plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor. He's lengthy and quick, as he can utilize it to create leverage and make plays at the line of scrimmage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JavonMccuiston5/status/2028661158769549549?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JavonMccuiston5/status/2028661158769549549?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1862224"],"_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-6a3e9dbe71cd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1862224' first='Dakedrick' last='Young'] has limited film at the moment, but his potential earns him his first-ever ranking. He's been grinding and developing this off-season, making Young a breakout candidate for the 2026 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Dk_theboy/status/2068013693250502809?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Dk_theboy/status/2068013693250502809?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2135794"],"_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-6a3e9dbe71cf6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2135794' first='Ja'marion' last='Smith'] is another prospect with limited film who earned his first ranking based on current potential. He's athletic and has been developing this summer as well. Smith is a prospect to watch during the 2026 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jamarionsm2029/status/2026115230535672260?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jamarionsm2029/status/2026115230535672260?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">MORE INSIDE TOP 100:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='1702665' first='Hans' last='Oelschlaeger'] (Har-Ber)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='1906878' first='Jackson' last='Haynes'] (Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='1430704' first='David' last='Eskridge'] (Little Rock Parkview)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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 in each class, including other segments. For the edge rushers, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:

Cylan Rice

Cylan Rice

AR
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 205
POS EDGE
CLASS 2029
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Cylan
Rice EDGE
Class
2029
Height
6'4"
Weight
205
HS
Little Rock Christian
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS: Edge Rusher Breakdown
Cylan Rice is going to garner more attention this fall. He’s athletic and lengthy, as he can stretch...
Written by Colton Edwards
Read more at PrepRedzone​.com
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Cylan Rice

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State: Arkansas
School: Little Rock Christian
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Huck Waddell

Huck Waddell

AR
EDGE/DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 200
POS EDGE/DL
CLASS 2029
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Huck
Waddell EDGE/DL
Class
2029
Height
6'4"
Weight
200
HS
Lonoke
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS: Edge Rusher Breakdown
Huck Waddell is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. As mentioned before, Waddell is quick off...
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Huck Waddell

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State: Arkansas
School: Lonoke
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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: Edge Rusher Breakdown
Javon McCuiston is going to open up some eyes this fall. He plays with a sideline-to-sideline motor. He’s...
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Javon McCuiston

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State: Arkansas
School: Jonesboro
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Dakedrick Young

Dakedrick Young

AR
EDGE/DL
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS EDGE/DL
CLASS 2029
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Dakedrick
Young EDGE/DL
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
HS
Robinson
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS: Edge Rusher Breakdown
Dakedrick Young has limited film at the moment, but his potential earns him his first-ever ranking. He’s been...
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Dakedrick Young

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State: Arkansas
School: Robinson
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Ja’marion Smith

Ja’marion Smith

AR
EDGE/TE
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 183
POS EDGE/TE
CLASS 2029
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Ja’marion
Smith EDGE/TE
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
Weight
183
HS
North Little Rock
|
AR
2029 RANKINGS: Edge Rusher Breakdown
Ja’marion Smith is another prospect with limited film who earned his first ranking based on current potential. He’s...
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State: Arkansas
School: North Little Rock
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