Early Signing Day: Lugard Edokpayi signs with Michigan football

This dude’s gonna be a BALLER! #GoBlue

Ratings

Stars Overall Position State
247Sports 4 169 #19 EDGE #3
On3 4 182 #19 EDGE #3
Rivals 4
ESPN 4 #40 EDGE #13
247Sports Composite 4 222 #18 EDGE #7
On3 Consensus 4 176 #18 EDGE #7

Vitals

Hometown Bowie (Md.) Bishop McNamara
Projected Position Edge Rusher
Height 6-foot-6.5
Weight 215-pounds

Notable offers

Readiness Level

Needs to add to his frame, but could find himself in the rotation in year two.

Notes

  • Committed Dec. 20, 2023

Scouting report

Via 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins:

A spider out on the edge with what appears to be some of the longest limbs in the cycle. Size hasn’t been verified in-person, but reportedly measured 6-foot-6, 218 pounds the summer before his senior season and had a near 84-inch wingspan. Is still figuring out how to consistently create pressure after making the transition from basketball to football, but has put very encouraging stretches of play on tape. Wins more times than not with his abnormal reach, but can also catch opposing tackles off guard with his initial burst. Has operated primarily out of a wide-9 technique at the prep level and will likely need to keep doing the same thing on Saturdays unless he undergoes a major physical transformation and adds a ton of bulk to a rather slender frame. Should be viewed as a developmental pass rusher with a ton of upside. Must improve his game in a variety of different ways, but could prove to be quite the score for someone as his length allows him to attack the corner like few others. Rare features destined to draw the eyes of NFL scouts if he keeps progressing.

Film

Original commitment story

Michigan football adds a four-star EDGE on early signing day