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James Early Cincinnati
File EDGE-873 · National rank 8586 · 2028 class

James Early

#82· Cincinnati ·EDGE ·R-Fr ·2028 Draft · Fort Wayne, Ind.
6'3"Height 257 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Boom-or-BustDevelopmentalFreshmanHigh Ceiling +2
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Quick Notes
James Early is a redshirt freshman defensive lineman who sits in a reserve role for Cincinnati. A developmental, high-ceiling defender, he profiles as a raw, long-term project.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#873 EDGE / 1484
#8586 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

3★ unproven redshirt freshman DL; no college production on record yet, so the current grade is youth-appropriate — the upside is carried in the ceiling.

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Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#1306
National
#103
Position
#24
State
High SchoolNorth Side
HometownFort Wayne, Ind.
Offers6 schools view →
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk