Preston Stauts
Preston Stauts
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Alin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
Preston Edge shows up on film as a long, athletic edge defender whose size and speed combination allows him to erase space in a hurry. What immediately stands out is how quickly he can cover ground once he diagnoses a play — he doesn’t just rush upfield, he actually tracks down ball carriers and quarterbacks across the width of the field. That range makes him valuable in both pass rush and pursuit situations.
On passing downs, Preston uses his speed to stress offensive tackles vertically, but what he does well is stay in control while he’s accelerating. He doesn’t just run past the play — he stays in lanes, maintains leverage, and works to close the pocket from the outside-in. That ability to combine speed with discipline is what keeps him consistently involved in pressure situations.
Against the run, his movement skills really stand out. He can chase plays from the backside, redirect quickly when the ball cuts back, and finish in space when the runner breaks containment. His length helps him reach and disrupt ball carriers even when he’s not in perfect position, and his closing speed turns routine plays into stops downfield.
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Read EvaluationAlin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
reston showed strong physical traits and an aggressive approach working through the defensive line group. In individual drills, he played with good leverage, explosive hands, and an active motor off the ball.
In one-on-one competition, he attacked blockers with confidence and looked comfortable using power and quickness to create disruption. He demonstrated the ability to win reps by getting under pads, extending, and shedding when necessary. When matched up against solid competition, he stayed engaged through the whistle and competed every snap.
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Read EvaluationMarcus Henry | Prep Redzone Scout
Stauts brings rare length and explosion to the edge. He’s explosive off the ball, plays with good bend for his size, and closes ground quickly once he clears the block. Against the run, he’s physical and dependable, using a stiff punch to control the point of attack. His frame still has room to fill out, which makes the upside even more intriguing. With offers from Navy, Texas State, Tulane, Nebraska, Syracuse, and others, Stauts has firmly established himself as a national-level prospect early in his career.
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Read EvaluationAlin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
Powerful edge presence with violent hands and strong pursuit. Disrupts timing by collapsing the edge and forcing plays back inside. Plays with consistent effort and shows the ability to impact both pass rush and run defense.
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