Richter moved up from #16 to #11 in the latest update to the 2027 NV rankings. The state’s top EDGE prospect has been one of the biggest risers on the recruiting trail in 2025 adding eight D-I offers this calendar year including Boise St., UNLV, San Diego St., Fresno St., and Washington St. He’s a highly productive pass rusher with elite skill and athleticism for the position. He’s quick to dispose of OTs with his explosiveness off the ball, has an arsenal of moves and counter-moves, and generates impressive speed to power. He uses his length and hands to his advantage and has the motor and range to track down the ball and create negative plays behind the LOS. Richter has racked up 16 sacks and 36 TFLs over the past two seasons.

Class of 2027 EDGE Colton Richter Colton Richter 6'4" | 220 lbs | EDGE Shadow Ridge | 2027 State NV (6’4, 220) has seen his recruitment skyrocket this offseason, and he continued to turn heads at the UA Next Camp Series in Phoenix. With ideal size and length for an edge rusher, Richter showcased excellent athleticism and fluidity throughout drills. He displayed a quick first step off the line, easily closing the distance on blockers and creating pressure in one-on-one matchups. Richter’s combination of speed, bend, and overall athleticism allowed him to consistently win reps against top offensive linemen. His performance reinforced why he’s one of the rising edge prospects to watch in the 2027 class.

UA Camp invitee Colton Richter Colton Richter 6'4" | 220 lbs | EDGE Shadow Ridge | 2027 State NV , a 6’4”, 235-pound defensive end from Shadow Ridge High School, emerged as one of Nevada’s top pass-rushing prospects after a breakout junior season. His dominant play on the field helped his recruiting skyrocket this offseason, earning offers from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Boise State University, Fresno State University, Washington State University, and Colorado State University. Richter pairs an imposing 6’4” frame with explosive athleticism, allowing him to overpower blockers and chase down ball carriers with ease. His first-step quickness and burst off the edge make him a constant threat in the backfield. Beyond pass rushing, he shows versatility in setting the edge and anchoring against the run. At the UA Next Camp Series in Phoenix, Richter will look to continue his rapid rise and leave a strong impression on national recruiters.

Richter is ascending on the recruiting trail after picking up his first set of offers from UNLV, Boise St., Colorado St., and New Mexico this month. PRZ NV’s top-ranked EDGE defender was one of Nevada’s most underrecruited prospects coming into the offseason after posting 16 sacks and 36 TFLs over the past two seasons. He’s an athletic rusher off the edge that’s explosive coming off the ball, generates tremendous speed to power, and plays physical as a run defender. Richter is one of the biggest recruiting risers early into the offseason cycle.

Richter has continued to establish himself as one of the most disruptive front-seven defenders in the state this season. Nevada’s top 2027 EDGE prospect posted 42 tackles (35 solo), 7 sacks, and 18 TFLs in ten regular season games. He’s a game-wrecking pass rusher that can get after the passer in multiple ways with the combination of speed, power, and technique he brings off the edge. He’s effective with his hands, sets a physical edge in run defense, and possesses the range to track the ball down as a back-side defender. Richter has a strong case as the best front-seven defender in the 5A Southern bracket and should continue to make a big impact in the Mustangs’ playoff run.

Richter checks all the boxes for a college level DE with his combination of size, length, and growth potential at 6’4” 225 lbs. At his size, he’s a plus athlete with smooth, natural movement skills and the ability to bend and stay low through contact. Flashes great initial quickness off the ball and out of his stance often beating blockers with his first step alone. Changes directions well in tight space and shows impressive lateral agility to track plays down the line or redirect in pursuit. Brings a balanced mix of both speed and power moves, using active hands and good placement to shed blocks and disengage effectively. As a pass rusher, like his ability to dip around the edge and collapse the pocket before the play can develop. Brings heavy contact as a tackler driving through ball carriers with good forward momentum and leverage. Initial college offer from Sacramento State but should see a boost in recruitment through his junior year.

Richter earned second team All-Southern Nevada honors with his breakout sophomore season for Shadow Ridge. The top EDGE prospect in Nevada’s 2027 class totaled 52 tackles (40 solo), 10.5 sacks, and 17 TFLs last season. He’s a long, athletic rusher that’s shown great development this offseason along with picking up his first D-I offer from Sacramento St. in June. Richter’s one of the most disurptive edge rushers in the state coming into what should be a highly productive junior season.

Richter picked up his first D-I offer from Sacramento St. this month. The top EDGE prospect in Nevada’s 2027 class broke onto the scene with his productive sophomore season racking up 52 total tackles, 9 sacks, and 16 TFLs in the fall and has stayed busy on the offseason circuit including showings on the campuses of Oregon, BYU, UNLV, and San Diego St. this month. Look for Richter to gain some recruiting momentum with his first offer in hand.

Richter was the most productive front-seven defender among all Nevada sophomores with 52 total tackles, 10.5 sacks, and 17 TFLs in 2024. Lean, athletic rusher off the edge at 6’3″/190 that can maneuver around OTs with his speed, technique and ability to bend around the corner. Twitchy and explosive getting off the ball, is extremely quick to read and react, and makes rangy plays out on the perimeter. Richter presents tremendous upside in his natural tools and athleticism with the potential to develop into one of the top prospects in his class.

Richter’s a developing two-way player (TE/OLB) that showed promising flashes as an EDGE defender at UNLV’s OL/DL camp in June. He’s a physical athlete at 6’3″/190 that can get around the edge with quick feet and shows good balance and control of his frame. He shows good patience in his pass rush, makes good use of his length/punch, and possesses the flexible bend coaches look for in college-level edge rushers. Richter should find himself in the official rankings in the near future as he continues to develop physically and sharpen his skillset with Shadow Ridge.