Kenji Scanlan is a rising, high-motor UNLV edge defender with early production
Scanlan, a 6-foot-2, 245-pound sophomore DE for UNLV in the 2025-26 season, has already shown usable disruption with tackle-for-loss, sack, and QB-hurry production, suggesting an edge player who can impact the backfield rather than just absorb blocks.[2][3] UNLV’s roster notes also point to a strong prep résumé and first-team all-league recognition, which fits the profile of a developmental defender with upside as his role expands.[7] For a team, the appeal is his combination of size, early pass-rush flashes, and room to grow into a more complete, dependable front-seven piece.[2][7]
