6-foot-4 Air Force edge defender still waiting for his breakout snap
In the 2026 season, Ryan Lippe enters as a sophomore defensive end for Air Force at 6-foot-4, 250 pounds, but he has not yet recorded game action after seeing none in 2025. His appeal is projection: the frame, the service-academy toughness, and the potential to grow into a disruptive edge presence in a physically demanding defense. If a team wants a developmental pass rusher with upside rather than an immediate stat-stuffer, he fits the mold; if it needs instant production, he’s still in the proving-it stage.
