McHale Blade
McHale Blade
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Scott Burgess | Prep Redzone Scout
Blade is the top pure pass rusher in the the class. The edge player gets up field with such a burst and has elite bend going after the QB.
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Read EvaluationScott Burgess | Prep Redzone Scout
This Simeon edge rusher had a monster showing as a junior and reeled in the offers this week from Georgia, Minnesota, Arizona State, along with conducting an in-home visit with Illini.
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Read EvaluationMark Johnson | Prep Redzone Scout
Athlete #4 is the standout edge defender
McHale Blade
McHale
Blade
6'4" | 230 lbs | DL
Simeon | 2026
State
IL
from Hillcrest.
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Read EvaluationMark Johnson | Prep Redzone Scout
We end with another massive DL prospect. McHale checks in at 6’4″ 235 lbs, but still has a lean, athletic look. The DE uses massive strides out of his stance to eat up cushion between him and the OT. Once in range, McHale has shown that he can play with heavy hands, strike his opponent to create separation or use a pass rush move to get to the heels of the OL. Blade is just scratching the surface on his potential. He needs to continue to grow into his body, and develop his flexibility/body control. As those parts of his game improve, the rest of his game will be amplified. The long, strong athlete has a bright future.
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Read EvaluationOliver West | Prep Redzone Scout
Our #47 and #9 ranked 2026 in the PRzIL 2026 introductory rankings, Hillcrest’s DE
McHale Blade
McHale
Blade
6'4" | 230 lbs | DL
Simeon | 2026
State
IL
is another eye-catching defensive line prospect with great size for his age, as he measures in at 6’4, 230+ going into the summer. He’s already helping to continue Hillcrest’s long streak of being a hotbed of talent, and teams are taking notice, including the instate Illini, who hosted the DE in early April for a spring practice. Blade possesses an eye-catching first step and get-off, and flies into the backfield like he’s shot out of a cannon and can easily disrupt runs and passes before they develop. I also like his thump at the point of attack and strong hands, and he also shows off skills as a tackler who can make the play in 1-on-1 settings when given an opportunity. His promising and powerful skillset make him an easy contender to rise up these rankings come next update. More big-time visits are in Blade’s future!
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