TOP 2026 DEFENSIVE LINE RECRUITS
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Updated November 7th, 2024 at 12:22 p.m. EST
Updated November 7th, 2024 at 12:22 p.m. EST
TOP 2026 D-LINE RECRUITS
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TOP 2026 EDGE RECRUIT HAYES COCHRANE
EDGE/OC Hayes Cochrane
St. James HS
(SC)
6'2", 225
GPA - 4.4
Scouting notes - Top 2026 EDGE/OC recruit Hayes Cochrane is able to execute the snap & quickly gain leverage on interior d-linemen with his explosive reflexes, combative hands & powerful lower body strength and is also a dominant edge prospect who has manhandled D1 commits early in his HS football career. Cochrane is able to set the edge and disengage from blocks rapidly while promptly locating the opposing ball carrier to make bone crushing & very sure tackles. His brute strength and quick reflexes allow him to extend the edge as he exhibits excellent technique when battling with opposing tackles to keep their hands at bay. Hayes Cochrane possesses a relentless motor and high energy level on every snap & is capable of consistently tracking ball carriers down with his outstanding lateral agility and quickness. Top 2026 Edge/OC recruit displays impressive burst off the line of scrimmage, showcasing the speed to turn the corner and create mayhem in opposing team’s backfields. As a Center, Hayes possesses an extremely high football IQ and is able to quickly detect blitz pick-ups and pre-snap reads as he also possesses a very impressive 4.4 GPA, as he is a leader on & off the field. Hayes excels in pass protection, utilizing his strong hands and quick reflexes to stonewall pass rushers and displays a strong push off the line of scrimmage upon engagement in run blocking. Hayes Cochrane is an elite EDGE/OC recruit in the class of 2026, possessing the strength, athleticism, and technical skills to excel at the collegiate level & possibly beyond as he continues to grow both on & off the field.
40 yard dash - 4.79
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.56
Bench press - 225 x 2
Broad jump - 9'8"
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St. James HS
(SC)
6'2", 225
GPA - 4.4
Scouting notes - Top 2026 EDGE/OC recruit Hayes Cochrane is able to execute the snap & quickly gain leverage on interior d-linemen with his explosive reflexes, combative hands & powerful lower body strength and is also a dominant edge prospect who has manhandled D1 commits early in his HS football career. Cochrane is able to set the edge and disengage from blocks rapidly while promptly locating the opposing ball carrier to make bone crushing & very sure tackles. His brute strength and quick reflexes allow him to extend the edge as he exhibits excellent technique when battling with opposing tackles to keep their hands at bay. Hayes Cochrane possesses a relentless motor and high energy level on every snap & is capable of consistently tracking ball carriers down with his outstanding lateral agility and quickness. Top 2026 Edge/OC recruit displays impressive burst off the line of scrimmage, showcasing the speed to turn the corner and create mayhem in opposing team’s backfields. As a Center, Hayes possesses an extremely high football IQ and is able to quickly detect blitz pick-ups and pre-snap reads as he also possesses a very impressive 4.4 GPA, as he is a leader on & off the field. Hayes excels in pass protection, utilizing his strong hands and quick reflexes to stonewall pass rushers and displays a strong push off the line of scrimmage upon engagement in run blocking. Hayes Cochrane is an elite EDGE/OC recruit in the class of 2026, possessing the strength, athleticism, and technical skills to excel at the collegiate level & possibly beyond as he continues to grow both on & off the field.
40 yard dash - 4.79
5-10-5 shuttle - 4.56
Bench press - 225 x 2
Broad jump - 9'8"
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TOP 2026 DL RECRUIT DOMINIC FUNKE
EDGE Dominic Funke
Xaverian Brothers
(MA)
6'3",210
GPA - 4.0
2026 TOP DL RECRUIT
Scouting notes - New Top 2026 EDGE recruit Dominic Funke demonstrates the ability to collapse the pocket by utilizing excellent overall technique to gain leverage on his opponents and possesses the overall athleticism to become a dominant power five pass rusher. Funke has an insanely quick first step when firing off the snap of the ball and has perfected a nice mixture of power & finesse moves that keep offensive linemen on their heels, as he is able to detach swiftly and wreak havoc on the opposing teams quarterback. When lining up as a strong side DE, Funke is able to create a significant push into the backfield and quickly close in on ball carriers with his stellar closing speed. He also does a marvelous job at keeping outside containment by keeping his inside arm extended and exhibits uncanny lateral agility at such a young age when scraping down the line of scrimmage to not allow backs to get to the edge. New top 2026 EDGE recruit Dominic Funke was recently ranked on the College Football Now & ESPN Plus 2026 Top 150+ Football Recruit Rankings, as he possesses a mass amount of potential that has impressed many collegiate football recruiters nationally.
CFB offers - Wake Forest, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Wisconsin, Rutgers, Temple & Boston College
CFB programs showing interest - Duke, Northwestern, Penn State & Notre Dame
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Xaverian Brothers
(MA)
6'3",210
GPA - 4.0
2026 TOP DL RECRUIT
Scouting notes - New Top 2026 EDGE recruit Dominic Funke demonstrates the ability to collapse the pocket by utilizing excellent overall technique to gain leverage on his opponents and possesses the overall athleticism to become a dominant power five pass rusher. Funke has an insanely quick first step when firing off the snap of the ball and has perfected a nice mixture of power & finesse moves that keep offensive linemen on their heels, as he is able to detach swiftly and wreak havoc on the opposing teams quarterback. When lining up as a strong side DE, Funke is able to create a significant push into the backfield and quickly close in on ball carriers with his stellar closing speed. He also does a marvelous job at keeping outside containment by keeping his inside arm extended and exhibits uncanny lateral agility at such a young age when scraping down the line of scrimmage to not allow backs to get to the edge. New top 2026 EDGE recruit Dominic Funke was recently ranked on the College Football Now & ESPN Plus 2026 Top 150+ Football Recruit Rankings, as he possesses a mass amount of potential that has impressed many collegiate football recruiters nationally.
CFB offers - Wake Forest, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Wisconsin, Rutgers, Temple & Boston College
CFB programs showing interest - Duke, Northwestern, Penn State & Notre Dame
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