Class of 2028 pass rusher picks up South Carolina offer after strong camp performance
Following another day of camp, South Carolina football offered a scholarship to class of 2028 EDGE Kylen Pope. Pope, a 6-3, 230-pound native of Cartersville, Georgia, had a good day working out in front of Gamecock coaches. His newest offer is far from his first. In fact, Pope holds power conference offers from Oregon, LSU, Auburn, Miami, Michigan, Utah, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Purdue, West Virginia, and Wake Forest.
With his extensive offer list, it should come as no surprise that Pope made On3’s class of 2028 watch list earlier this spring. The Cartersville High School product was one of 11 overall EDGE players to make the cut.
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As a player, Pope has lined up both at defensive end and outside linebacker. However, he has spent most of his time with his hand in the dirt. Pope has showcased explosive get-off, but he plays under control, a rare combination for a young player. His speed around the edge allows him to chase down plays from behind that were designed to run away from him.
Pope is better against the run than most freshman EDGEs, as he can read ballcarriers’ eyes and toss aside blockers to make plays. In passing situations, he can pin his ears back and go, but he is not a one-move-and-quit type of rusher. Instead, he continues to fight until the whistle, earning himself many extra sacks and tackles with his motor.
Pope has the potential to develop into an impact player at the collegiate level.
