LOOK: Lincoln Riley visits USC 4-star EDGE commit Braylan Shelby
Friendswood (Texas) four-star EDGE Braylan Shelby committed to USC on Aug. 6. This Wednesday, he received an in-home visit from head coach Lincoln Riley and outside linebackers coach Roy Manning.
Shelby is the No. 67 overall prospect and No. 8 EDGE in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 12 player in Texas.
On3 rates Shelby higher than other other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2023 On300, Shelby is the No. 33 overall prospect, No. 5 EDGE and No. 4 player in Texas.
The 6-foot-5, 235-pound pass rusher is one of four top-100 recruits in USC’s 2023 recruiting class. However, he is the only one on the defensive side of the ball.
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USC, whose class currently contains 19 commits, ranks No. 13 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 2 in the Pac-12. The group is led by Los Alamitos (Calif.) Five-Star Plus+ quarterback Malachi Nelson, the No. 3 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus.
Shelby has an On3 NIL Valuation of $158K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.
Braylan Shelby On3 Scouting Summary
The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Braylan Shelby:
“Physically gifted EDGE prospect with high-end upside. Prototype frame and build for an edge rusher. Looks college ready now as a junior in high school. Athleticism jumps off the screen. Extremely comfortable in space and can run with receivers downfield. Quality bend and flexibility off the edge during pass rush. Totaled 77 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 8 sacks during his junior season. Played as an off-ball linebacker often and posted a very high sack rate in limited pass rush opportunities. Jumped just shy of 19 feet in the long jump and an impressive 45 feet in the triple jump during his junior track and field season.
“Solid hand usage and ability to strike his opponent first. Needs to refine his ability to disengage when blockers are latched on. Will develop a wider arsenal of pass rush moves with continued experience collegiate coaching. Potential is through the roof. One of the higher upsides in the country due to physical build and athletic ability. One of the younger edge defenders in the 2023 recruiting cycle turning 17 years old in the summer prior to his senior season.”