Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/06/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
5

DE
Mikail
Kamara

6-1 265lbs 4.80
DE
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
265lbs 6-1 4.80 11 48.8
87.0
The violent hands and explosive first step translate immediately to passing downs at the next level. Shows refined pass rush plan with...
10

DE
R Mason
Thomas

6-2 240lbs 4.62
DE
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.62 20 90.7
84.6
Thomas fits the profile of an immediate impact pass rush specialist who has the tools to develop into an every-down edge defender at the...
21

DE
Bryce
Carter

6-3 272lbs 4.90
DE
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.90 71 585.5
64.2
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent...
11

DE
Eric
O'Neill

6-3 250lbs 4.78
DE
James Madison   Mascot
James Madison Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.78 24 119
82.9
15

DE
Solomon
Tuliaupupu

6-3 247lbs 4.78
DE
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
247lbs 6-3 4.78 49 336
77.0
Tuliaupupu explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays. He has an...
6

DE
Tyreak
Sapp

6-3 272lbs 4.76
DE
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.76 8 37
86.7
The stout defender demonstrates NFL-caliber ability to set the edge and disrupt blocking schemes in the run game. Natural power at the...
9

DE
Joshua
Josephs

6-3 245lbs 4.68
DE
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.68 16 73.3
86.0
1

DE
T.J.
Parker

6-3 265lbs 4.65
DE
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.65 1 4.8
90.9
Parker's going to be a day one difference-maker when he steps onto an NFL field. The tape doesn't lie: this kid's hand-fighting...
7

DE
Derrick
Moore

6-3 256lbs 4.65
DE
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
256lbs 6-3 4.65 14 63.7
86.4
Moore projects as a high-upside edge defender with the physical tools to become a disruptive force at the NFL level. His combination of...
13

DE
Kelby
Collins

6-4 278lbs 4.76
DE
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
278lbs 6-4 4.76 27 146.7
79.6
A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Collins was especially effective getting to the...
19

DE
Tunmise
Adeleye

6-4 295lbs 4.75
DE
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
295lbs 6-4 4.75 63 535.5
74.0
Adeleye has decent enough flexibility to bend the edge, and Adeleye shows a good closing burst. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows...
18

DE
Dylan
Brooks

6-4 240lbs 4.60
DE
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
240lbs 6-4 4.60 58 496
74.8
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.