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Jack Brentnall on three day 2 edge rushers with potential to move up into first round consideration.
Quincy Rhodes, Arkansas
"It has been a season to forget for Arkansas, but Quincy Rhodes has been one of the few bright spots. After playing only rotational snaps in his first two seasons, Rhodes has taken a clear step forward in 2025 and enters the week with 31 pressures and seven sacks.
A former four-star recruit, Rhodes has the physical profile you expect from that pedigree. He carries imposing size, uses his length to win first contact, and shows enough raw power to collapse the pocket. His inside counters have also impressed, highlighted by a spin move that consistently forces quarterbacks off their spot.
This weekend gives Rhodes one of his best tests of the year against Texas left tackle Trevor Goosby. Both players bring size and athleticism to the matchup, but Rhodes’ ability to convert speed to power has the potential to create problems for a player like Goosby."
Just a note on Rhodes. James Fowler, who charts every pass rush rep of edge guys, says that Rhodes is second last among those he charted for winning outside on the edge against OTs. Most of his wins come from inside moves.
Anthony Lucas, USC
"On the other side of the Oregon-USC matchup is one of the class’ most physically gifted defenders. Anthony Lucas opened the season with real momentum, but a stretch of quiet games and limited finishing production slowed the hype. That said, his film over the last few weeks has been trending in the right direction again, particularly in terms of his showing against Iowa last week.
Lucas checks the physical boxes with ease. He has elite size for the position, carries it well, and pairs it with plus athleticism. His hands stay active throughout the rep, and he has a number of moves at his disposal. The question is consistency. He has not finished plays at the rate his traits suggest, and his power profile remains more theoretical than functional.
Oregon’s offensive line is a quality test for him. The Ducks do an excellent job protecting Dante Moore, but tackles Isaiah World and Alex Harkey have shown they can be beaten, allowing a combined 18 pressures. If Lucas wants to recapture some of his early-season buzz, this is the stage to do it."
I missed the initial excitement on Lucas decided to watch him and wasn't overly impressed. Obviously I caught the'quiet stretch'.
Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
"Tennessee has a growing reputation for its defensive line talent, and the name to know this year is Josephs. The senior has put together his most productive season to date with 27 pressures, five sacks and three forced fumbles. His blend of get-off, bend and length will no doubt have scouts intrigued.
While Josephs has earned legitimate attention, there is still work to do on the strength side of his game. His rushes can stall when tackles drop their anchor, and he will need to add counters that do not rely solely on speed.
This week brings a compelling matchup against a solid Florida offensive line. He will see plenty of Austin Barber, an athletic tackle who, like Josephs, wins with movement skills more than mass. It is a clean evaluation environment and a good chance to see whether Josephs can take advantage of Barber’s leaky anchor and show some flashes of power in his rushes."
Quincy Rhodes, Arkansas
"It has been a season to forget for Arkansas, but Quincy Rhodes has been one of the few bright spots. After playing only rotational snaps in his first two seasons, Rhodes has taken a clear step forward in 2025 and enters the week with 31 pressures and seven sacks.
A former four-star recruit, Rhodes has the physical profile you expect from that pedigree. He carries imposing size, uses his length to win first contact, and shows enough raw power to collapse the pocket. His inside counters have also impressed, highlighted by a spin move that consistently forces quarterbacks off their spot.
This weekend gives Rhodes one of his best tests of the year against Texas left tackle Trevor Goosby. Both players bring size and athleticism to the matchup, but Rhodes’ ability to convert speed to power has the potential to create problems for a player like Goosby."
Just a note on Rhodes. James Fowler, who charts every pass rush rep of edge guys, says that Rhodes is second last among those he charted for winning outside on the edge against OTs. Most of his wins come from inside moves.
Anthony Lucas, USC
"On the other side of the Oregon-USC matchup is one of the class’ most physically gifted defenders. Anthony Lucas opened the season with real momentum, but a stretch of quiet games and limited finishing production slowed the hype. That said, his film over the last few weeks has been trending in the right direction again, particularly in terms of his showing against Iowa last week.
Lucas checks the physical boxes with ease. He has elite size for the position, carries it well, and pairs it with plus athleticism. His hands stay active throughout the rep, and he has a number of moves at his disposal. The question is consistency. He has not finished plays at the rate his traits suggest, and his power profile remains more theoretical than functional.
Oregon’s offensive line is a quality test for him. The Ducks do an excellent job protecting Dante Moore, but tackles Isaiah World and Alex Harkey have shown they can be beaten, allowing a combined 18 pressures. If Lucas wants to recapture some of his early-season buzz, this is the stage to do it."
I missed the initial excitement on Lucas decided to watch him and wasn't overly impressed. Obviously I caught the'quiet stretch'.
Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
"Tennessee has a growing reputation for its defensive line talent, and the name to know this year is Josephs. The senior has put together his most productive season to date with 27 pressures, five sacks and three forced fumbles. His blend of get-off, bend and length will no doubt have scouts intrigued.
While Josephs has earned legitimate attention, there is still work to do on the strength side of his game. His rushes can stall when tackles drop their anchor, and he will need to add counters that do not rely solely on speed.
This week brings a compelling matchup against a solid Florida offensive line. He will see plenty of Austin Barber, an athletic tackle who, like Josephs, wins with movement skills more than mass. It is a clean evaluation environment and a good chance to see whether Josephs can take advantage of Barber’s leaky anchor and show some flashes of power in his rushes."
College Football Week 13: 2026 NFL Draft prospects to watch - The Touchdown
This week's prospects to watch include a talented quarterback, a dynamic tight end, and a trio of edge rushers.
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