On3 5-Star Countdown: No. 17, EDGE Yhonzae Pierre

On3 has released its final recruiting ranking for the 2023 class after the completion of the high school football season and all-star competitions. Eufaula (Ala.) EDGE and Alabama signee Yhonzae Pierre ranks No. 17 overall amongst five-stars in the 2023 On300. He is a new On3 five-star and jumped from No. 34 in the previous ranking.

The latest edition of On3’s 2023 rankings features 32 five-star players, up from 26 in the previous update in November. Of those 32 prospects, 29 are signed to college programs, with three still yet to make their decisions official.

This final update comes after the end of the high school playoffs and postseason All-American games, where top prospects across the country faced off in a week of practices and ended with nationally televised games.

Yhonzae Pierre Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Yhonzae Pierre:

Twitchy pass rusher with a high-end first step and violent finishing ability behind the line of scrimmage. Shows the ability to burst off the snap. Gets into the backfield quickly due to his initial burst. Capable of redirecting at the line of scrimmage. Shows early signs of a budding arsenal of pass rush maneuvers, including a spin and up and under move. Shows outstanding closing speed. Finishes with physicality and levies out some big hits behind the line of scrimmage. Should continue adding power to his game as he gets stronger at the next level. Frame and size look to be average for the position. Can continue increasing his production as a senior. Projects as a high-energy, disruptive outside pass rusher at the next level.

On3 compares Pierre’s style of play to former Kentucky EDGE and current Jacksonville Jaguar Josh Allen.