Anthony Sweeney
Anthony Sweeney
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Ed OBrien | Prep Redzone Scout
Sweeney is already ranked No. 2, so it’s clear he’s an elite talent. After watching him play a couple of times, he definitely looks stronger at the point of attack. The speed and quickness off the ball have always been there. I think the extra weight and power have made him a more dominant edge defender. Could he take over Pace for the No. 1 spot overall? We shall see.
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Read EvaluationEd OBrien | Prep Redzone Scout
Sweeney applied pressure multiple times, including on a play where Carter was forced to throw the ball away. He also made additional rush attempts that disrupted the pocket and contributed to a sack package. Sweeney’s presence helped stall several early St. James drives.
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Anthony Sweeney
Anthony
Sweeney
6'4" | 220 lbs | EDGE
St. Frances Academy | 2027
State
MD
, the Texas Tech commit, will likely be the top prospect on the field. Sweeney has elite length with 35″ arms and good athletic ability off the edge. He plays with very good hip fluidity, bends to win around the arc, and makes plays in the backfield. His length, use of hands, and quickness are factors in every phase of the game. He also plays with a high motor and is able to pursue plays from the backside.
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Read EvaluationTodd Haldis | Prep Redzone Scout
Anthony makes it back-to-back WCAC Edge rushers topping the rankings as he maintains his #2 pre-season spot once again. Sweeney is a player with elite length with 35″ arms and an excellent long lean frame that continues to fill out with good bulk. I’ve watched Ant since his freshman year and he has developed & improved every season. He has that rare blend of length, athleticism and bend. Anthony plays with natural twitch and excellent hip work to get around the OTs side and bend down the line to get toe the QB quickly. He also plays with a high motor and able to pursue plays from the backside.
Sweeney is a prospect coveted by colleges right now with over 30+ P4 Offers from top teams all over the country. His positional versatility from the edge, as a stand up or hand in dirt DE, to go with his unlimited potential is why he is so coveted and a top prospect.
The power displayed by Anthony Sweeney
The No. 3 DE in the 2027 class showing us exactly what he’s capable of #UANext pic.twitter.com/kEEKn92Zkx
— Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) January 2, 2026
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Read EvaluationCorey Bailey | Prep Redzone Scout
Sweeney is a highly touted recruit who has recently picked up offers from powerhouse programs like Alabama and Ohio State. He uses his length and athleticism to consistently disrupt opposing backfields, finishing the season with 7.5 sacks for a loss of 52 yards, 9 tackles for loss, and 49 total tackles. Just a rising junior, Sweeney is only scratching the surface of his potential, expect him to take his game to the next level and dominate over the next two seasons.
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Read EvaluationTodd Haldis | Prep Redzone Scout
Anthony is a player I have seen since his freshman year and he has taken that next step to being a dominate player. He came on strong towards the end of this season and continues to improve his game.
A prototype edge rusher in todays game it’s no wonder he holds double digit Power 4 Offers. He possesses great length with arms to his knees. A frame that has started to fill out well over the last year and can hold 240lbs+ in time. Anthony displays elite get off & burst at the snap. Able to get off blocks quickly and bend the edge, getting down the line and to the QB quickly. He also displays great hips, able to re-direct and hold the edge as well as have quick COD to go an attack the ball. One thing I noticed this season with Anthony was that he has really added to his arsenal of pass rush moves. With extremely quick & active hands, Anthony can swipe away the OLs hands to keep them from getting a touch to him as he blows past them. He can rip thru, dip his shoulder under the arms of tackles, as well as a nice out & in move with push/pull to find the inside lane into the backfield.
A National Recruit in the making, Anthony has exceptional athleticism and a skill set that as he continues to get stronger will make him a top rush defender in the country. Very capable of being in the argument as a top overall prospect in these future rankings in what is a loaded class at the top. I look forward to seeing more of Anthony this spring & next season as I predict big things from him going forward.
Sophomore Season Highlights@gcfootball @adamgorney @GregBiggins https://t.co/lxFWe2NNYY
— Anthony Sweeney
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Read EvaluationTodd Haldis | Prep Redzone Scout
Anthony played mostly on JV last season at RB/WR/DL and you can see his size, length and athleticism at play. At 6’4″ with arms past his knees and a lean frame that will fill out in no time, it is no wonder Sweeney holds 7 total offers already with four of them being Power 4.
I saw Anthony during practice last fall and recently during GC’s first scrimmage of this year. He moves like a top level player, fluid stride good bend and burst. He comes off the edge well and can see his development at the DE position. Uses his length to his advantage, flashes a rip move and able to reach out to get hands on the QB. You have to like the potential in Anthony’s game, with more bulk/strength added his frame he can be a force at the position.
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