Dallas Richardson Dallas Richardson 6'4" | 240 lbs | EDGE St. Paul's | 2028 State NC , a 2028 edge prospect for St. Paul’s, showed impressive versatility along the defensive front during the scrimmage. He was moved around and played both edge positions as well as snaps on the interior, where he was tasked with taking on and defeating double teams. Despite the added attention inside, Richardson held his ground well, using his strength and effort to stay active in the play. On the edge, he displayed his ability to set the edge and apply pressure, showing flashes of a developing pass-rush skill set. His ability to line up in multiple spots and still be effective against different blocking schemes highlights his growing value as a flexible defensive weapon.

St. Pauls has one of the top defensive lines in the state, so Richardson can sometimes fly under the radar. Nobody can accuse us of not being high on the edge defender, though, as we catapulted the rising junior into the top 25, up 53 spots. As the calendar hit May, Richardson’s recruitment took off. He now boasts offers from several SEC schools.

St. Pauls is becoming something of a defensive lineman factory, and while the older, more established recruits certainly shone bright last season, Richardson was an impressive secondary option in the pass-rushing department. Despite his youth, he’s built like a college-ready defensive end, and he flashed some elite potential throughout the season. His first step is excellent, and he’s already one of the bigger and stronger prospects in the class.