Jacob Stanford Jacob Stanford 6'5" | 220 lbs | EDGE Enloe | 2028 State NC has the prototype size and length you want from a next-level edge prospect. At around 6’5″, 215-220 pounds, Stanford has a long frame with plenty of room to continue adding weight while maintaining his explosiveness. He comes off the edge with power and burst, using his length to create problems for offensive tackles. Stanford is coming off a sophomore season with 56 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, and his recruitment is already taking off with Division I offers. The combination of size, strength, explosiveness, and upside makes Stanford one of the more intriguing 2028 edge prospects in the state.

A long, lanky edge rusher, Stanford came on strong at the end of his sophomore season and has worked hard this offseason to add weight. He’s looking bigger, stronger, and faster, and is a matchup nightmare on the edge. If he takes a step forward, it will have a huge positive impact on the defense.