Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.76
|
DE |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 9 | 38 |
86.7
|
Despite lacking the elite bend and explosiveness that defines premier edge rushers, Sapp's technical refinement and power at the point of... |
11 |
|
6-3
250lbs
4.78
|
DE |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 24 | 116 |
82.9
|
|
15 |
|
6-3
247lbs
4.78
|
DE |
|
247lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 47 | 330 |
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... |
16 |
|
6-6
267lbs
4.78
|
DE |
|
267lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 46 | 328 |
76.5
|
Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line. James... |
5 |
|
6-1
265lbs
4.80
|
DE |
|
265lbs | 6-1 | 4.80 | 11 | 49.5 |
87.0
|
The violent hands and explosive first step translate immediately to passing downs at the next level. Shows refined pass rush plan with... |
4 |
|
6-5
270lbs
4.85
|
DE |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 6 | 25.4 |
87.3
|
Uiagalelei brings a blend of raw pass-rush ability and developmental upside to the draft. His journey from rotational freshman to sophomore... |
2 |
|
6-5
283lbs
4.85
|
DE |
|
283lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 5 | 19.8 |
87.6
|
Overton will be a defensive coordinator's dream – a Swiss Army knife who brings rare size-speed combination that jumps off the tape. After... |
21 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 75 | 603 |
64.2
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |
8 |
|
6-6
325lbs
5.20
|
DE |
|
325lbs | 6-6 | 5.20 | 8 | 37.5 |
86.2
|
The tape tells a story of tantalizing flashes undermined by technical inconsistencies. When Banks gets loose in the backfield, he moves... |