
Julius Forte brings disruptive edge pressure to South Florida
Forte profiles as a productive, high-motor **edge defender** for USF, with career production that includes 43 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks, plus a reported career-high 3 tackles in a game and 1.5 TFLs in a game[1]. His value is in getting into the backfield rather than piling up gaudy tackle totals, which makes him useful for a defense that wants disruption and negative plays[1]. The snapshot is limited, but the numbers suggest a rotational DE with clear pass-rush upside and enough burst/instincts to matter when isolated on the edge[1].