Crosby-Ironton product Jacob English Jacob English 6'6" | 240 lbs | EDGE Brainerd | 2028 State MN is making the move 16 miles SW to Brainerd High School to finish out his high school career, and say what you want about “this day and age” in prep and college sports, but I think it’s a good move. A higher level of competition and more pass rushing opportunities are two good things for high-level DEs, and that’s exactly what Jacob English Jacob English 6'6" | 240 lbs | EDGE Brainerd | 2028 State MN is. With a ton of college programs watching, English showed off green, verified size/athleticism, as well as elite twitch that he used well during 1v1s. The Golden Gophers are going to be keeping a close eye on English this fall. He’s trending towards P4 offers right now.

English impressed me during inside one-on-one drills, flashing quick transitions, and coordinated footwork. English, who will be a sophomore, displayed first-step acceleration and active hands to create separation and pressure when working through pass-rush reps. He is already a refined speed-to-power rusher who did not need to showcase other moves because he couldn’t be blocked. His athletic frame suggests room to grow physically, and his commitment to technique development will be key in translating potential to next-level production.

Despite Crosby-Ironton’s struggles over the last few seasons, the Rangers uncovered a diamond last season with the emergence of Jacob English Jacob English 6'6" | 240 lbs | EDGE Brainerd | 2028 State MN as a DE/TE hybrid. English caught our attention during the offseason with his testing performance at our combine series event in April, posting a 7’10” broad jump, a 5.25 40 yard time, and being listed with an impressive 75″ wingspan. In limited varsity appearances, English did an excellent job winning leverage on the inside and using his length to get his hands on the blocker first. On the offensive side, English has solid footwork, and he excelled at jamming defenders at the line before going out for a checkdown pass. English could very well become a game-changer for this Rangers’ team to build around over the next few years to bring them back into contention.