Ragan measures in at 6’4 220-pounds. The senior defensive end had 10 total tackles (4 solo, 6 assisted), 2 TFL, with 1 sack. Ragan has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good speed, and balance. Good initial quickness out of his stance. Good hand speed to create contact first. Very good bend around the edge. Very good flexibility. Very good hand strength and hand placement. Good get off and block shedding skills. Disengages from the block and attacks the ballcarrier. Ragan has a powerful bull rush to knock offensive tackles off their anchor. Relentless pursuit as well, chasing ball carriers out in open space to get the tackle. I’m very excited to see how Ragan does this season. He’s started off nicely!

Ragan is an explosive edge rusher who has already shown the ability to disrupt opposing offenses with consistent backfield production. His quick first step and ability to bend around the edge allow him to pressure quarterbacks, while his strength helps him hold up against the run. He has a natural instinct for locating the football and routinely makes plays at or behind the line of scrimmage. Combining speed, physicality and relentless effort, Ragan has all the traits coaches look for in a defensive playmaker. Increased production this season could make him one of the top small school prospects rising through the 2027 rankings.

Ragan shows a lot of potential so far at his time at Basalt. Last season, the 6’4 220-pounds edge rusher had 49 total tackles (7 solo, 38 assisted), 9.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 19 QB pressures, 1 FF, 6 FR (1 returned for a touchdown). He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good balance, and speed. Very good bend around the edge with his flexibility and balance. Ragan maintains a low pad level and uses his hand speed to engage first. Uses his very good strength to rip through blocks, collapsing the pocket, and attacking the QB. A powerful bull rush and a smooth swim move are in his arsenal. Very good get off and block shedding skills too. Very good pursuit. Ragan is an exciting prospect to keep an eye on.

Ragan is an exciting pass rusher for Basalt. He measures in at 6’4 220-pounds accounting for 49 total tackles (7 solo, 38 assisted), 9.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 19 QB pressures, 1 FF, including 6 FR (1 for a TD). Ragan has good athletic ability due to his very good acceleration, change of direction, good balance, and speed. Ragan has great flexibility and shows with his very good bend around the edge. Very good swim moves and bull rush. He maintains a pad level, uses his very good strength to rip through blocks and attack the QB. He has very good get off and block shedding skills. Good tackling. Ragan is a must watch player as we continue into the off-season.

Ragan is a highly productive defensive lineman whose motor and instincts consistently put him around the football. He plays with urgency and awareness, allowing him to react quickly and make plays across the field. Ragan’s ability to read and react gets him into position early, where he can disrupt both the run and pass game. His production speaks volumes, finishing the season with 49 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks and an impressive 6 fumble recoveries. He shows a knack for capitalizing on opportunities when the ball is loose. Ragan’s relentless effort and consistency make him a dependable presence on the defensive front. Competing on the camp circuit and gaining exposure will be important as he looks to draw more attention from college scouts. His performance indicates that he has the tools to emerge from the small school ranks and make a larger impact.