Jalanie George
Jalanie George
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Jordan Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
George holds his #1 overall position. At 6’5” 240 lbs. he’s a prototype edge defender with his rare length and elite athleticism. Not only the top ranked player in AZ but also arguably the top 2027 DE in the country. Holds 27 offers and will have his pick of college to attend when the time comes.
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Read EvaluationHunter Tierney | Prep Redzone Scout
When you watch Desert Edge’s
Jalanie George
Jalanie
George
6'5" | 240 lbs | DL
Desert Edge | 2028
State
AZ
line up, the first thing that hits you is just how physically dominant he looks. At 6’5″ and around 240 pounds as a sophomore, he already looks like a Division I pass rusher. But this isn’t just about size — George has the motor and technique to back it up. He explodes off the line, uses his length to keep blockers off his frame, and finishes plays with authority. As a freshman, he racked up over 60 tackles and double-digit tackles for loss, and this year, he’s taken another step forward, terrorizing quarterbacks across the state. He’s the kind of defensive end who can completely shift a game plan. Offenses have to account for him on every snap, because if they don’t, he’ll blow the play up before it develops. The scary part? He’s still adding moves to his bag. Once he starts to master those, he’s got the potential to be one of the best defensive linemen Arizona’s produced in years.
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Read EvaluationJordan Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
George moves up a spot to become PRZ’s top ranked 2028 prospect in the state. As a rising sophomore, he already possesses ideal size, length, and frame for an edge at 6’5” 240 lbs. He’s explosive off the ball, shows natural bend off the edge, and can redirect in the short area with great acceleration and closing speed. Beats blockers with a variety of speed and power moves, while also using active hands to shed/disengage from blockers. Holds 11 D1 offers and will be one of the top 2028 recruits in the country.
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Read EvaluationHunter Tierney | Prep Redzone Scout
There aren’t many freshmen in Arizona — or around the country for that matter — who turned heads the way
Jalanie George
Jalanie
George
6'5" | 240 lbs | DL
Desert Edge | 2028
State
AZ
did last fall. Already standing 6’5” and 240 pounds, George looks like he could suit up for a Power Five program right now, and he’s got the production to back it up. He racked up 63 tackles, 11 TFLs, and 5 sacks while starting all season at defensive end for Desert Edge. His frame and length are elite, but what really pops on film is how quick he is off the ball and how relentless he plays — he never stops chasing the action. Add in an interception, pass breakups at the line, and a motor that never cools down, and it’s no surprise schools from the SEC, Big Ten, and Pac-12 have already offered. It’s hard not to see him as a future national name, and his stock keeps rising with each rep.
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