Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
32 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 74 | 314.3 |
74.0
|
|
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... |
6 |
|
6-3
259lbs
4.90
|
DE/ED |
|
259lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 8 | 33.3 |
85.9
|
There is a lot to like about what Mesidor puts on tape. His pass rush toolbox ranks among the deepest in this entire draft class, and the... |
19 |
|
6-6
258lbs
4.81
|
DE/ED |
|
258lbs | 6-6 | 4.81 | 46 | 161.6 |
82.5
|
Llewellyn is one of the more interesting later-round gambles in this class because the gap between his best pass-rush reps and his... |
27 |
|
6-6
258lbs
4.84
|
DE/ED |
|
258lbs | 6-6 | 4.84 | 55 | 224.3 |
79.9
|
Anthony fits best as a sub-package pass rusher in a 4-3 scheme where he can work off the edge on obvious passing downs. When you isolate... |
16 |
|
6-3
257lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 45 | 159.8 |
83.4
|
Curry's relentless motor and ability to wreak havoc in the backfield translate directly to the professional level, and his performance... |
26 |
|
6-5
257lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-5 | 4.59 | 52 | 220.2 |
80.7
|
Making a 53-man roster is going to be a fight for Fano. He is a one-dimensional player at this stage: useful against the run, limited... |
13 |
|
6-6
256lbs
4.63
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-6 | 4.63 | 22 | 75.1 |
84.7
|
Dennis-Sutton's combine performance changed the calculus on this evaluation. His explosion and agility numbers ranked among the best ever... |
15 |
|
6-6
256lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-6 | 4.85 | 34 | 124.3 |
84.6
|
Lucas is a prospect whose physical profile and year-over-year improvement tell a more interesting story than his counting stats. The... |
23 |
|
6-4
256lbs
4.89
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-4 | 4.89 | 51 | 205.3 |
81.1
|
Williams fits best as a rotational base-four end who can reduce inside on passing downs. His run defense grades are his calling card,... |
25 |
|
6-5
256lbs
4.88
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-5 | 4.88 | 75 | 319.3 |
81.1
|
Kelly is one of those players who looks the part at first glance. The height, the arm length, the speed, the combine invite. You watch... |