Early signing '21: Ags pick up versatile DL Jadon Scarlett
The Aggies have signed one of their crop of 4-star defensive linemen for 2022, Argyle's Jadon Scarlett.
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2; 263 pounds
Commitment Date: July 26, 2021
Chose A&M Over: Oklahoma, LSU, Missouri, Baylor
Film study
Scarlett is a bit of a tweener at the moment, and I'm not sure where he'll end up at the next level. If I had to guess, he's going to be the next in the line of jumbo defensive ends, guys who can play tackle if necessary but have the speed to play end and disrupt the run.
Speed is definitely Scarlett's strong suit. He's got excellent quickness off the ball and, for a tackle, he's very fast. It's pretty impressive to see a defensive lineman of his size run down opposing quarterbacks from behind. It's the speed that allows him to play outside at the next level.
Scarlett looks like he's highly instinctive and finds the ball well. He doesn't get confused by motion in the backfield and can track down opponents quickly. Either way, the Aggies will have some time to develop him due to the depth they have at both tackle and defensive end. If he keeps his speed as he gets bigger and stronger, Scarlett will be a quality addition to the defensive rotation.