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File EDGE-177 · National rank 1761 · 2027 class

Kenny Soares Jr.

#23· Michigan State ·EDGE ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Trumbell, Conn.
6'2"Height 234 lbWeight
RepresentationYoung Money APAA Sports AgentRodney Chance II Confirmed
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My Grade
5.0/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.6 Floor range 0.7 Ceiling 5.3
5.3/10
UDFA
Ceiling · +0.3
4.6/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.4
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.3).
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.4.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+ Round 1 Caliber
7.8+ Day 2 Caliber
6.7+ Day 3 Caliber
5.6+ Priority UDFA
4.4+ UDFA
3.3+ Long Shot
2.2+ Raw Prospect
1.1+ Deep Project
0.0+ Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.0 2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes

A productive front-seven piece — Northwestern -> NC State -> MSU, coming off an 80-tackle 2025. Projected to start; a versatile, high-motor defender who fills up a stat sheet, though the pass-rush splash is modest.