Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/08/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
17

DE
Keaten
Wade

6-4 245lbs 4.45
DE
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
245lbs 6-4 4.45 53 405.5
75.0
Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado...
2

DE
LT
Overton

6-5 283lbs 4.85
DE
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
283lbs 6-5 4.85 4 21.6
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...
4

DE
Matayo
Uiagalelei

6-5 270lbs 4.85
DE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
270lbs 6-5 4.85 6 24.2
87.3
Uiagalelei brings a blend of raw pass-rush ability and developmental upside to the draft. His journey from rotational freshman to sophomore...
20

DE
Cade
Denhoff

6-5 255lbs 4.75
DE
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
255lbs 6-5 4.75 69 579.5
68.0
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...
3

DE
Dani
Dennis-Sutto...

6-5 272lbs 4.68
DE
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
272lbs 6-5 4.68 7 30.5
87.4
Dennis-Sutton's thick frame and power base scream 5-technique in a 3-4 front where his ability to lock out and control blockers would shine...
14

DE
Da'Shawn
Womack

6-5 260lbs 4.67
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.67 42 298
78.0
A technician with a high motor, Womack has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Womack shows a strong finishing...
12

DE
Braylan
Shelby

6-5 265lbs 4.65
DE
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.65 29 155.5
81.6
Shelby displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit. He has...
8

DE
Caleb
Banks

6-6 325lbs 5.20
DE
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
325lbs 6-6 5.20 9 42.3
86.2
16

DE
Kamran
James

6-6 267lbs 4.78
DE
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
267lbs 6-6 4.78 45 320
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...

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.