This year’s class of edge defenders, and defensive linemen in general, is simply remarkably deep and talented. So much so that players who would be at the top of boards in other years are seemingly slipping through the cracks.
Texas A&M edge defender Nic Scourton was considered one of the top edge prospects in the nation when the 2024 season began. He was coming off of a breakout season at Purdue and transferred to Texas A&M. However, he fell off the national radar a bit when his production took a step back and he couldn’t follow up the 10.