Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
39 |
|
6-3
274lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
274lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 137 | 550.5 |
59.1
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |
38 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 130 | 543.5 |
62.1
|
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... |
37 |
|
6-4
266lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
266lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 87 | 441 |
65.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
36 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.64
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.64 | 120 | 531 |
72.0
|
Smith shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He’s a capable blitzer with... |
35 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.60
|
DE |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 85 | 397 |
73.8
|
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... |
34 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.82
|
DE/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.82 | 94 | 499 |
74.0
|
Foreman has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Foreman shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside... |
33 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.64
|
DE/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 90 | 474.5 |
74.0
|
Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado... |
32 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 74 | 314.3 |
74.0
|
|
31 |
|
6-6
270lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 81 | 363 |
74.4
|
Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line. James... |
30 |
|
6-3
261lbs
4.81
|
DE/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-3 | 4.81 | 76 | 322.8 |
78.7
|
There is a lot to wrestle with on O'Neill's tape. On one hand, you see a player who has produced at every single stop in his college... |
29 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 60 | 241.3 |
79.0
|
Payton's tested speed is outstanding for an edge rusher his size, and it shows up on tape in chase situations. At his height, that kind of... |
28 |
|
6-5
256lbs
4.58
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-5 | 4.58 | 63 | 259 |
79.5
|