Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

All DL
DEF Tackles Only
EDGE Only
# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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Derrick Moore Michigan Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Derrick
 Moore

6-3 256lbs 4.65
DE
Michigan Mascot
Michigan Mascot
256lbs 6-3 4.65 20 136
82.9
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 Moore projects as a high-upside edge defender with the physical tools to become a disruptive force at the NFL level. His combination of...
17
Cade Denhoff Clemson Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Cade
 Denhoff

6-5 255lbs 4.75
DE
Clemson Mascot
Clemson Mascot
255lbs 6-5 4.75 107 884
45.4
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 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...
6
Solomon Tuliaupupu USC Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Solomon
 Tuliaupupu

6-3 247lbs 4.78
DE
USC Mascot
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...
15
Keaten Wade Colorado Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Keaten
 Wade

6-4 245lbs 4.45
DE
Colorado Mascot
Colorado Mascot
245lbs 6-4 4.45 44 384
72.5
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 Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado...
10
R Mason Thomas Oklahoma Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
R Mason
 Thomas

6-2 240lbs 4.62
DE
Oklahoma Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.62 25 157
82.3
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 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...
14
Dylan Brooks Kansas Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Dylan
 Brooks

6-4 240lbs 4.60
DE
Kansas Mascot
Kansas Mascot
240lbs 6-4 4.60 42 374
73.0
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 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...

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.