Dropped in the rankings on the national sites, a perplexity given that he has consistently been one of the state’s best and most consistent players over the past three years. Multi-phase contributor as a tight end on offense.

Jayce Brewer Jayce Brewer 6'5" | 225 lbs | EDGE Franklin Central | 2027 State IN has turned out to be one of the most dynamic pass rushers in country. Brewer is tall, strong, and very muscular with great first-step quickness, a high motor and a nose for the ball. Brewer is also a tight end for the Flashes with excellent versatility and athleticism. He recorded 38 total tackles, three sacks, two pass breakups and one interception last season.

Brewer was highlighted just yesterday in the top 10 piece. You can view that article via the link below.

https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/indiana-2027-updated-top-10-rankings/

A rangy and freakish athlete coming off the edge who can get after the QB with a handful of moves. He’s good against the run and has the length to close gaps. He currently holds offers from Florida, IU, Arizona State, and more.

Jayce Brewer Jayce Brewer 6'5" | 225 lbs | EDGE Franklin Central | 2027 State IN is the total package at defensive end: from a size, speed and athleticism perspective, Brewer has the goods – a big, long-limbed frame with plenty of muscle, a quick first step and strong edge speed. Brewer is a top-shelf pass rusher and outstanding run defender who can set an edge, shed blocks quickly and make timely tackles.

Brewer has erupted in the recruiting process lately, and it’s because of a long list of traits you can’t teach. His size, explosiveness off the line, natural strength, and ability to get around the edge and bend are rare to have all in 1 package. He had a respectable season last year, having 38 total tackles, 12 TFLs, 3 sacks, 1 interception, and 1 forced fumble. The 3-star edge rusher has offers from schools such as Notre Dame, Florida, Tennessee, Iowa, Michigan State, and others coming in seemingly daily.

Brewer is an exciting Edge from Fort Wayne with a good frame, a decent athlete who can explode off the line, and has incredible length and reach. He’s also a high-motor guy who can drive his guy back as well as has the speed to get around them. Once he works on his finesse moves and gets the strenght for Saturdays, he’ll be dominant. He had a pair of sacks on Friday which were huge, but also has 14 other TFLs on the year.