Eric Dearth gives Dayton a long, lean edge off the edge
Eric Dearth is listed on Dayton’s 2026 roster as a defensive end, but there isn’t enough publicly available stat detail here to credibly call him a production leader; the better read is that he profiles as a developmental front-seven piece whose value will come from motor, leverage, and disrupting plays before they bloom. Dayton’s 2025 defense was strong overall, allowing 25 touchdowns and producing 24 turnovers, which is the kind of system where a disciplined DE can matter even without flashy box-score volume. If your team wants a tough, assignment-sound edge defender with upside rather than a finished pass-rush headline, Dearth is the kind of player worth keeping on the board.
