Prince Tavizon

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-3, 245 lbs. Taller than 21% and heavier than 73% of 2026 Edge Rusher prospects in the SEC Scouts database (169 with a listed size).

Play Style

Tavizon is a downhill power rusher. He attacks the tackle's chest, drives through contact and collapses the pocket. He gets off the ball quickly and uses leverage well, which lets him set a hard edge against the run and anchor against down blocks. His high tackle total shows he chases plays across the field. Against the pass he currently wins more by pushing the pocket and closing on the quarterback than by speed around the edge, and his passes defended show good instincts when a rush stalls. Some reports suggest he fits better as a strong-side end than as a stand-up outside linebacker.

Strengths

• Raw power and heavy hands: scouts note he 'routinely runs right through an opposing tackle on his way to the quarterback.' His bull rush was his best high school rush move, and it is a power move that tends to carry over to college
• Production across two seasons: as a sophomore in 2024 he had 90 tackles, 15 TFL, 13 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. In his final high school season he had 110 tackles (82 solo), 15 TFL, 5 sacks and 8 passes defended, and Lincoln went 10-3 and reached the CIF San Diego Section title game
• Motor and range: 110 tackles is a very high total for an edge player, which means he makes plays in pursuit and not only at the point of attack. His 8 passes defended show he reads the quarterback and gets his hands up when he can't get home
• Maturity and readiness: he skipped a year and still earned early snaps at a College Football Playoff-level program (22 snaps at Oklahoma State and 12 vs. Portland State in 2026)

Areas to Improve

• Rush plan beyond power: his sacks fell from 13 to 5 once offenses built protections around him. He needs a reliable counter (long-arm to cross-chop, inside spin) and better hand timing so he doesn't rely on out-muscling tackles who are as strong as he is
• Length and bend: at 6-3 without elite reach, he has to win the first hand fight and get lower turning the corner. Ankle flexibility and flattening to the quarterback are the key development points
• Age and polish: he is a year younger than the players he is competing with, so eye discipline against the run, reading pulling blockers and handling zone-read and RPO assignments in Tosh Lupoi's front will take reps

College Projection

He is a true freshman at Oregon in 2026, wearing No. 51 and already playing (22 snaps at Oklahoma State, 12 vs. Portland State). Expect a rotational role in 2026, mostly on early downs, in blowouts and on special teams, with the new four-game redshirt rule in play. He projects as a regular in the edge rotation in 2027 once he develops a counter move. He could become a full-time starter by 2028, as a strong-side end or a power edge who can move inside on third down. Because he reclassified, Oregon may still get three developmental seasons out of him before he turns 21.

NFL Outlook

He is a mid-round prospect with Day 2 upside. Power edges around 6-3 and 260-270 who can play strong-side end or move inside on passing downs have a clear path to the NFL if they produce 6-8+ sacks as full-time starters. His draft stock will depend on whether he adds a reliable rush counter and shows enough bend to beat longer NFL tackles. The earliest realistic entry is after the 2028 season, with 2029 more likely. Being young for his class helps his evaluation.

Best Fit

An aggressive, multiple front that uses a hand-in-the-dirt strong-side end and moves linemen around on passing downs, like Oregon's system under Dan Lanning. He fits best where his power sets the edge on early downs and he can slide inside on third down to use his leverage against guards. He is less suited to a scheme that asks its edge players mainly to stand up and drop into coverage.