2026 Capital EDGE Jakori Clark Jakori Clark 6'1" | 230 lbs | EDGE Capital | 2026 State WV has moved down to the defensive line this season for the Cougars and has been very good at his new position through the first four weeks. He’s likely to be an edge rusher at the next level, but is giving great reps at defensive end as a senior. Clark has the athleticism and size to develop into a future star at the next level as an edge rusher, with his quickness and twitchiness on display at defensive end. He should see an increase in recruitment interest over the next several months based on what he’s putting on tape so far this season.

Jakori Clark Jakori Clark 6'1" | 230 lbs | EDGE Capital | 2026 State WV has moved down to the defensive line this season for Capital and did a great job against Cabell Midland in week two. Clark had two big 4th-down stops during the game and consistently created havoc along the line of scrimmage. Even as an edge rusher type of athlete, Clark proved he could also be stout in the running game and get off blocks to help secure a big win for the Cougars.

Jakori Cark is a physically impressive 2026 LB/EDGE prospect who colleges are going to want to know this season. His body could allow him to play either position in college, depending on how much bigger he gets at the next level. Clark has a lot of upside as a college prospect and could develop into a future star at the next level.

Here’s what we recently said about Clark in our 2026 Rankings Stock Risers article:

“Another Capital Cougar who we are high on heading into his senior year is 2026 LB/EDGE  Jakori Clark Jakori Clark 6'1" | 230 lbs | EDGE Capital | 2026 State WV . He has a lot of potential at either position at the next level, depending on how much his body develops in a college program. Clark has an athletic build with good size, which makes him versatile in what you can ask him to do. He holds just one offer from WV State according to his X account, but is deserving of many more this season.”

Another Capital Cougar who we are high on heading into his senior year is 2026 LB/EDGE Jakori Clark Jakori Clark 6'1" | 230 lbs | EDGE Capital | 2026 State WV . He has a lot of potential at either position at the next level, depending on how much his body develops in a college program. Clark has an athletic build with good size, which makes him versatile in what you can ask him to do. He holds just one offer from WV State according to his X account, but is deserving of many more this season.

The third Capital Cougar stock riser in our 2026 summer rankings update was TE/LB Jakori Clark Jakori Clark 6'1" | 230 lbs | EDGE Capital | 2026 State WV . He’s also had a strong off-season which saw him earn his first college offer and has a bright future for the program. Now listed at 6’1 230, Clark is continuing to get bigger and stronger and growing into a serious TE prospect at the next level with LB/Edge potential as well.

Here’s what we said about Clark in our 2026 summer rankings update stock riser article:

“Clark picked up his first college offer from WV State just as his two other teammates in this article did as they’ve made the rounds to various camps and events this off-season. Clark’s best position may one day be at LB, but he currently places as a Top 5 TE in the class as a talented two-way player. Clark’s current 6’0 200 size may best translate to linebacker at the next level pending further physical growth, but his athleticism makes him a threat in the passing game where he and the offense as a whole should take a step forward this season.”

New Ranking: 74 | Previous Ranking: 93 | Spots Raised: 19

The third Capital Cougar to see a significant rise in his ranking is 2026 TE/LB Jakori Clark Jakori Clark 6'1" | 230 lbs | EDGE Capital | 2026 State WV . Clark picked up his first college offer from WV State just as his two other teammates in this article did as they’ve made the rounds to various camps and events this off-season. Clark’s best position may one day be at LB, but he currently places as a Top 5 TE in the class as a talented two-way player. Clark’s current 6’0 200 size may best translate to linebacker at the next level pending further physical growth, but his athleticism makes him a threat in the passing game where he and the offense as a whole should take a step forward this season.

Clark now ranks inside of the Top 75 for the 2026 class and moves up to the #4 TE ranking heading into his junior season.