Cedric Works

Bio

Height 6'5"

Weight 247 lbs

Hometown Dayton, OH

High School Frederick Douglass

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Recruiting

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Class of 2025

#347 National

0.9000 Rating

Scouting Report

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90 / 100 Ceiling 90 • Floor 82

year 1 contributor NFL Rd 5

Cedric Works is a 4-star Edge Rusher from Dayton, OH (Frederick Douglass) in the 2025 class. Ranked No. 347 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9000. Committed to University of Kentucky.

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-5, 247 lbs. Taller than 82% and heavier than 75% of 2025 Edge Rusher prospects in the SEC Scouts database (107 with a listed size).

Play Style

Based on Kentucky's recruitment and the 4-star rating, Works likely shows good instincts and motor along the defensive line. He probably displays solid fundamentals and the ability to disrupt plays in the backfield, though may lack the elite explosiveness of higher-rated prospects. His tape likely shows flashes of dominance against high school competition.

Strengths

Strong production and tape quality evidenced by 4-star rating despite limited exposure
Geographic advantage playing Ohio high school football with quality competition
Developmental upside with room to grow physically and technically at Kentucky

Areas to Improve

Needs to develop more consistent pass rush moves and hand technique
Must continue adding functional strength and size to compete at SEC level

College Projection

Works projects as a developmental piece who could see rotational snaps by his sophomore year with proper strength and conditioning development. His ceiling appears to be a solid starter by his junior season, fitting Kentucky's timeline for building depth along the defensive line.

Best Fit

Kentucky's program appears ideal - a strong developmental system that can maximize his physical tools over 3-4 years. Programs that emphasize player development and have patience with late bloomers would suit his profile best, particularly those running multiple front schemes.

Player Comparison

Kash Daniel Kentucky 82% match

Daniel was a similarly-sized 4-star defensive end prospect who developed into a productive edge rusher at Kentucky with excellent motor and fundamentals despite lacking elite burst. Like this prospect, he maximized his physical tools through technique and relentless effort, becoming a reliable pass rusher and run defender who consistently made plays behind the line of scrimmage for the Wildcats.

Season Stats - 2025

Defensive

9 SOLO

General

10 GP

Career History

2026

Kentucky #15 LB - Sophomore

2025

Kentucky #15 DL - Freshman

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