Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 118 | 953 |
39.3
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |
17 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.75
|
DE |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 107 | 884 |
45.4
|
Denhoff has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He explodes off the line with a quick first... |
16 |
|
6-4
295lbs
4.75
|
DE |
|
295lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 50 | 447 |
65.1
|
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... |
15 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.45
|
DE |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.45 | 44 | 384 |
72.5
|
Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado... |
14 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.60
|
DE |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 42 | 374 |
73.0
|
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... |
13 |
|
6-6
267lbs
4.78
|
DE |
|
267lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 39 | 349 |
74.0
|
Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line. James... |
12 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.67
|
DE |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.67 | 31 | 248 |
80.0
|
A technician with a high motor, Womack has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Womack shows a strong finishing... |
11 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.76
|
DE |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 30 | 240 |
80.2
|
The stout defender demonstrates NFL-caliber ability to set the edge and disrupt blocking schemes in the run game. Natural power at the... |
10 |
|
6-2
240lbs
4.62
|
DE |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 25 | 157 |
82.3
|
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... |
9 |
|
6-3
256lbs
4.65
|
DE |
|
256lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 20 | 136 |
82.9
|
Moore projects as a high-upside edge defender with the physical tools to become a disruptive force at the NFL level. His combination of... |
8 |
|
6-5
272lbs
4.68
|
DE |
|
272lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 18 | 126 |
83.0
|
Dennis-Sutton projects as a high-upside edge defender with the tools to make an immediate impact in run defense. His first-step... |
7 |
|
6-1
265lbs
4.80
|
DE |
|
265lbs | 6-1 | 4.80 | 12 | 64 |
85.2
|
The violent hands and explosive first step translate immediately to passing downs at the next level. Shows refined pass rush plan with... |