Brian Orakpo Jr, - Prep Redzone

Brian Orakpo Jr

Edge

2028 Class

6'1" Height

225 Weight

Lake Travis School

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Brian Orakpo Jr is a 6'1" Edge in the 2028 class. Orakpo Jr attends Lake Travis in Texas. Orakpo Jr's Player Profile was created on March 7, 2026. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Brian Orakpo Jr is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Alin Edouard

Prep Redzone Scout

Brian is a defensive prospect who’s starting to generate attention after earning a recent offer from Colorado State University, and his film shows a player whose game is built more on disruption and activity than polish right now.

What stands out first is how often he shows up near the ball after the initial contact. Brian doesn’t always win the rep clean, but he keeps working through blocks and finds ways to re-enter plays late. That second effort shows up a lot—he’ll get knocked off his path, then still loop back in to finish or assist on tackles.

He also plays with a noticeable trigger when he reads run action. Once he sees flow, he reacts quickly downhill and attacks gaps rather than hesitating. That urgency helps him create early contact and get involved before plays can fully develop into space.

Another part of his game is how scrappy he is in tight areas. In congestion, he stays engaged with his hands and keeps fighting to free himself rather than giving up on the rep. That style leads to him being involved in a lot of “dirty work” plays that don’t always show up as sacks or TFL, but still impact drives.

1 month ago

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Alin Edouard

Prep Redzone Scout

Brian had a dominant day on the edge, standing out for his technique as much as his athleticism. In one-on-one pass-rush drills, he displayed a variety of moves—rip, swim, and spin—executed with crisp hand placement and body control to disengage from blockers. He kept his pad level low, staying balanced while redirecting linemen and maintaining leverage through the rush. During cone and agility drills, Brian demonstrated fluid footwork and the ability to reset quickly, showing how well his technique allows him to change directions without losing speed or power.

4 months ago