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Rylan Kennedy

EDGE·Florida State#388 overall
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Scouting Report

Rylan Kennedy is a defensive end who spent his first two college seasons at Texas A&M before entering the transfer portal in December 2025 and committing to Florida State in January 2026. Standing 6'3" and 239 pounds, Kennedy brings an intriguing athletic profile to a new program, having been a Texas 6A regional qualifier in the high jump with multiple 6'6" clearances and a 20-1 long jump, demonstrating the explosiveness and body control that translates to the pass rush. He was recruited to Texas A&M out of Mansfield, Texas, where he signed his letter of intent in December 2022 and enrolled in May 2023. As a true freshman in 2023 he saw limited action, registering 6 tackles including 3 solo stops. He took a significant step forward in his sophomore 2024 campaign, logging 20 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 2 pass deflections in SEC competition. His junior 2025 season showed continued development with 14 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 pass deflection, including a notable sack on LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in Tiger Stadium during a Texas A&M victory. WalterFootball tracks Kennedy among their pool of DE prospects for the 2027 draft class. After arriving at Florida State in early 2026 as a newcomer transfer, Kennedy spoke with local media and joins an ACC program looking for pass rush help. His multi-sport background and natural athleticism suggest room for continued physical development, and the move to a new system gives him an opportunity to boost his production profile heading into what projects as his draft-eligible season.

Strengths

  • Multi-sport athlete with elite track credentials including 6'6" high jump and 20-1 long jump
  • demonstrated SEC pass rush production with 3.5 career sacks at Texas A&M
  • year-over-year tackle totals improved each season
  • registered sack on high-profile QB Garrett Nussmeier in road SEC environment
  • 6'3" frame with room for additional mass at 239 pounds
  • consistent presence on the depth chart across three seasons in the SEC
  • pass deflection ability shows awareness vs. the pass game

Weaknesses

  • Limited career sack production (3.5 total across three seasons) entering the draft year
  • relatively lean at 239 pounds for a power conference edge rusher
  • inconsistent impact game-to-game based on available box scores
  • no combine or official measurable data available at this stage
  • transfer to a new system at Florida State introduces uncertainty around production continuity
  • has not appeared in positional rankings or mock drafts per available scouting services

College Stats

2023 (Texas A&M, Freshman): 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 ast), 0 sacks, 1 PD; 2024 (Texas A&M, Sophomore): 20 tackles (10 solo, 10 ast), 1.5 sacks, 2 PD; 2025 (Texas A&M, Junior): 14 tackles (8 solo, 6 ast), 2 sacks, 1 PD

College Market Value

Model Price
$296K

Our model prices him at $296K on the open college market, built from production, pedigree, role and Florida State's program money. No credible deal has been reported for him this season.

Portal: transferred from Texas A&M to Florida State for 2026.

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Measurables

Height
6'3"
Weight
239

Awards & Honors

Texas 6A regional qualifier in high jump (Spring 2022); multiple 6'6" high jump clearances in track and field