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We've already started to see some production from <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/keldric-faulk/48481">Keldric Faulk</a>, and those numbers are only going to escalate in a big way at Auburn. Faulk is a physical specimen that is extremely difficult to contain off the edge. He has the flexibility and size to move off blockers and push through an opposing offensive line. Even with his big frame, Faulk has very impressive mobility that allows him to be a run stopper and also get to the quarterback. The sky is the limit for this player in 2025 at Auburn.

1. Keldric Faulk - Auburn Tigers

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The Clemson Tigers continue to bring in solid defenders to their program, highlighted by <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/tj-parker/37155">T.J. Parker</a>. Parker has a special burst off the edge that helps make him pop immediately on film. His handwork is strong, paired with a dynamic lower frame that he pairs with an impressive amount of athleticism for someone of his size. Parker's physical tools make him a special player, but it's his overall motor and drive that really make him pop as the next great defender in college football.

2. T.J. Parker - Clemson Tigers

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/rueben-bain/22762">Rueben Bain Jr. </a>is the exact type of EDGE rusher you should have a close eye on entering the 2025 season. Bain Jr. has all the talent in the world, and if it weren't for injuries last year, it wouldn't be hard to make a case he'd be at the top of this list. Bain Jr. has elite handwork, and dangerous hands that make him a difficult problem to solve for opposing offenses. Bain Jr's. explosive ability off the edge with a high-end first step makes him a dangerous prospect moving forward.

3. Rueben Bain Jr. - Miami Hurricanes

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/braylan-shelby/36518">Braylan Shelby</a> is a former 4-star recruit that really stands out as a potential bruiser at USC. Shelby has good range as a defender, and works off the ball really well to close gaps. In addition, his powerful lower burst allows him to get off the edge with ease, creating mismatches for opposing offenses. Shelby has the length and motor to continue developing into a stud for USC.

4. Braylan Shelby - USC Trojans

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/boubacar-traore/46080">Boubacar Traore </a>has the size, hands, and motor to be a productive EDGE rusher for Notre Dame. Traore's burst to get to the quarterback is impressive, and he has the overall flexibility to make plays in the running game. Watching his spin move is impressive, which is one of the biggest strengths in his tool box. He still has the ability to add more weight, which will make him even more dangerous off the edge.

5. Boubacar Traore - Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/adepoju-adebawore/21138">Adepoju Adebawore</a>, a promising young talent in football, demonstrates exceptional skills that make him a standout prospect at Oklahoma. Adebawore has great speed off the edge, which is one of his standout traits that make him a special player. In addition, he also boasts strong athletic skills and the powerful lower body strength needed to beat opposing offensive lines.

6. Adepoju Adebawore - Oklahoma Sooners

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/lt-overton/19487"> LT Overton</a> is a formidable edge rusher with a well-rounded skill set that makes him a constant threat in the defensive front. His combination of size, speed, and technical prowess, along with his football intelligence, positions him as a standout talent likely to make an impact at the professional level. Look for Overton to make an even bigger jump with the Crimson Tide in 2025.

7. LT Overton - Alabama Crimson Tide

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/solomon-tuliaupupu/36415">Solomon Tuliaupupu</a> is an edge rusher who impresses with his physical build, power, and football IQ. Standing at 6'3" and weighing 250 pounds, he combines size with agility, making him a formidable presence on the defensive line. Tuliaupupu shows a high motor and relentless pursuit of the quarterback, often making plays from sideline to sideline.

8. Solomon Tuliaupupu - USC Trojans

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/matayo-uiagalelei/29464">Matayo Uiagalelei</a> is a powerful edge rusher known for his imposing physical profile and versatile skill set. Standing at an impressive 6'5" and weighing around 265 pounds, he combines size, strength, and athleticism to dominate the line of scrimmage. His technique is polished for a player at his level; he utilizes a quick first step to disrupt timing and has a variety of pass rush moves. He demonstrates solid tackling skills and the ability to close on quarterbacks and running backs quickly and efficiently.

9. Matayo Uiagalelei - Oregon Ducks

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/mikail-kamara/42281">Mikail Kamara</a> is a top-tier edge rusher prospect whose combination of speed, technique, and tenacity makes him a likely candidate to continue thriving moving forward in college. His potential to grow and refine his game further suggests a high ceiling at the professional level. Kamara's burst off the edge and strong technical ability make him a legitimate threat to put up some big numbers this year.

10. Mikail Kamara - Indiana Hoosiers

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