Taven Epps, - Prep Redzone

Taven Epps

Linebacker

2027 Class

6'4" Height

210 Weight

Tustin School

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About Taven

Taven Epps is a 6'4" Linebacker in the 2027 class. Epps attends Tustin in California. Epps's Player Profile was created on February 29, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Taven Epps is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Michael Huntley

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Epps earned an invite to the All-American game and has been a top performer at this event for the last three years. He has a fluidity as an athlete that not a lot of linebackers have and his size caused the running backs a lot of problems during the one-on-one period. Epps had a couple of interceptions during the one-on-one period and won a lot of his reps.

4 weeks ago

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Michael Huntley

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Epps is such a versatile defender who has a background as a safety, can play linebacker and could develop into an edge rusher. He’s one of the better linebackers I’ve seen in pass coverage and he plays very well in space. Epps fills gaps in run support and uses his length and power to rush the passer. He is committed to Texas.

10 months ago

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Jordan Reyes

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Epps maintains his position at #8 overall and is PRZ’s top ranked LB in the 2027 class. Physically imposing with a 6’4” 235 lb. frame he also possesses excellent athleticism and movement skills that give him sideline to sideline range. Three down ability showing he can aggressively fill gaps in run support but is equally impressive dropping back into coverage, played Safety before hitting a growth spurt. That background at Safety gives him a great ability to play in space and proves he has the change of direction, speed, and instincts to be effective playing anywhere on the field. Advanced football IQ to process his reads, diagnose run/pass, and trigger to the ball with speed. Racked up 24 offers before committing to Texas in April.

10 months ago

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Michael Huntley

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Epps earned an invite to the Under Armour Next Future 50 camp. He’s so physically impressive in person and knows how to use his length in pass coverage. He moved smoothly through all the individual drills I got to see and it’s easy to see why he is committed to Texas.

1 year ago

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Michael Huntley

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Tustin class of 2027 linebacker Taven Epps Taven Epps 6'4" | 210 lbs | LB Tustin | 2027 State CA announced his commitment to Texas on Monday.

Epps had 38 tackles with nine for a loss, seven sacks, an interception and a blocked punt for Tustin as a sophomore.

He chose Texas over 31 other schools that offered him including Alabama, Georgia, UCLA and USC among others. Epps is the first player from the 2027 class to commit to Texas.

1 year ago

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Michael Huntley

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Epps is one of the better pass coverage linebackers I’ve seen in a long time and he can fill against the run as well. He has good lateral quickness and was a standout at the National Prep Showcase last year. Epps has a great motor, can deliver big hits and takes good pursuit angles.

1 year ago