Upper is a thumper. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound outside linebacker for Buckeye Valley can deliver big hits and set the edge. Upper has really shined as a senior, displaying strength as a run defender and also flashing some speed off the edge. He can align in both a two-point and three-point stance and be turned loose to rush the passer. He holds offers from Wheeling, Ohio Wesleyan, and Capital.

Played both DT and DE. Great at both, wins on his pad level and play strength. Has great bend and leverage. Good shedder who stays low. Great first-step quickness, flows to the ball and flashes a high motor. Good range and pursuit. Finished with 50 tackles and four sacks last season.

The defensive end from Buckeye Valley had an impressive showing on the day. He showed off a strong blend of power and explosiveness for his size. He favors the bull rush or the inside gap. After winning off the ball he capitalizes on his length by locking out his long arms and standing up the blocker. For his size he does a good job of staying low and compact so as not to give the blocker a good area to strike.