Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

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# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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Solomon Tuliaupupu USC Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

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Solomon
 Tuliaupupu

6-3 247lbs 4.78
DE
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USC Mascot
247lbs 6-3 4.78 11 63
85.2
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 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...
13
Kamran James Florida Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

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Kamran
 James

6-6 267lbs 4.78
DE
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Florida Mascot
267lbs 6-6 4.78 39 349
74.0
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 Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line. James...
7
Mikail Kamara Indiana Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

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Mikail
 Kamara

6-1 265lbs 4.80
DE
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Indiana Mascot
265lbs 6-1 4.80 12 64
85.2
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 The violent hands and explosive first step translate immediately to passing downs at the next level. Shows refined pass rush plan with...
4
LT Overton Alabama Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
LT
 Overton

6-5 283lbs 4.85
DE
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Alabama Mascot
283lbs 6-5 4.85 21 47
86.0
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 Overton brings a blend of physical tools and raw potential to the defensive line position. His frame and athleticism suggest scheme...
5
Matayo Uiagalelei Oregon Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Matayo
 Uiagalelei

6-5 270lbs 4.85
DE
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Oregon Mascot
270lbs 6-5 4.85 10 60
85.5
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 Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
18
Bryce Carter Virginia Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Bryce
 Carter

6-3 272lbs 4.90
DE
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Virginia Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.90 118 953
39.3
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 Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent...

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.
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.

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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.