Developing Edge Rushers Debut in the 2027 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're on the defensive side of the ball, checking out a group of rising edge rushers new to the class rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1702985"],"_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-696a7c14333ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clarke is a fairly produtive smaller school Edge who continues to develop and make plays all over the field. He's got good range and length. His closing speed helps him rundown plays and make TFLs in the backfield. He takes good angles and has no issue getting off an interior block. He can win inside and outside to get home. I feel like once he hits a collegiate lifting program he'll begin to fully flourish. Over the past 2 seasons starting he's put up 102 total tackles, 17 TFLs, 10 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2061052"],"_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-696a7c1433451"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas is a raw athlete who can bend, run, and has a frame he's starting to fill out that can play on the edge for a long time. He's got a quick first step and gets off the line in a flash. He'll force the tackle to gain depth and can beat them to the outside. He's able to get off blocks and make tackles in the running game, but I like him best getting after the tackle. He's got a stronger upper body than they anticiapte which helps him in bullrush moments. He put up 21 tackles, 3 TFLs, 1 sack, and 2 recovered fumbles as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2060993"],"_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-696a7c14334bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amerson started to emerge and break out for Muncie Central and looked much better as the season went on. His confidence and understanding of what's expected from him grew. You can see the ability to anticipate,e and that's something you can't teach. He's got good reactions and can run down the play from behind. He bends well, can dip underneath, and win with speed. In year 1 starting he put up 41 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, a pass deflected, and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2065615"],"_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-696a7c1433525"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaufmann is an intriguing prospect to me and seems like a guy who could be a late bloomer, but when the blossom fully happens, you get an animal. While I do think he's a bit undersized to play on the line at the next level, he's got the athletiscm and perfect size to drop back to the second level. He plays incredibly physically and has no issue sticking his nose into the heart of the traffic. He's got a nonstop motor and will find a way to win. He's got good instincts with line traffic and has the vision to get through lanes to make the play. I'd like to see him move to LB as a senior, but we'll see what happens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->