Jaylen Edwards
Jaylen Edwards
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Tyler Stevens | Prep Redzone Scout
The 2028 class is still in its early stages, but Jaylen has solidified himself as one of the top defenders. His athleticism stands out immediately. He’s instinctual in zone coverage and can make a play on the ball. He’s got a good idea of space and can manipulate quarterbacks into throwing bad passes in his direction. He is an electric kick returner who can read blocks and explode. Edwards will be one to watch in 2025.
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Read EvaluationTyler Stevens | Prep Redzone Scout
Edwards put together a great season on film that rewarded him the top DB spot in our initial 2028 rankings. He can play both inside and out, but he worked primarily from the inside. He has great speed and can match with anyone he goes against. He has good hands and can take away leverage well. He attacks the ball and found himself with multiple interceptions as a freshman. Over the seasons, I see himself getting targeted less and will look to become a great defensive back nationally.
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Read EvaluationKeaton Donnelly | Prep Redzone Scout
Edwards is probably the best DB I watched at AYF this past week. Although being one of the shorter players Edwards is an elite athlete and a lockdown corner and outplays WR with height every time. One of my favorite players I watched at practice. Can play great at receiver as well but you cant watch him play corner and not see that he’s a natural there. He’s another Ohio kid among others that dominated from what I watched.
- Elite athlete
- Elite routes
- good closing speed
- quick/fast
- Good Db even against height
- Plays great in press
- Great at tracking ball in air
- physical at the line
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Read EvaluationKeaton Donnelly | Prep Redzone Scout
– Played on 14U Ginn Elite this year and led team to AYF National Championship.
– Lockdown corner that eliminated the other team’s best wide receiver in nearly every game they played
– Also contributed as a Running Back and Wide Receiver, but his future is on defense. Very quick and compact. Can turn and run with the best of ’em.
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