2027 NFL Draft Defensive End Rankings - 25-33
LAST UPDATED: 11/03/2026
Player Rankings - Defensive End
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.85
|
DE |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.85 | 38 | 213 |
81.2
|
Ibirogba is a riser who reshaped his body from a 250-pound edge into a 296-pound interior rusher, and the move paid off with a strong pass... |
6 |
|
6-5
300lbs
4.86
|
DE/ED |
|
300lbs | 6-5 | 4.86 | 7 | 41.6 |
84.8
|
Thompkins is a big, versatile defensive lineman whose size and movement skills give him a clear NFL role. He has played both the Bandit end... |
19 |
|
6-6
277lbs
4.86
|
DE/ED |
|
277lbs | 6-6 | 4.86 | 63 | 360.5 |
77.0
|
McCray is a traits-and-medical evaluation, a former five-star with 78-inch length whose 2025 was wiped out by foot surgery that held him to... |
21 |
|
6-4
291lbs
4.87
|
DE |
|
291lbs | 6-4 | 4.87 | 64 | 363.5 |
75.0
|
Durojaiye has finally found a productive home at South Carolina. He uses his power well, holds up against the run and has turned pressure... |
23 |
|
6-3
304lbs
4.87
|
DE |
|
304lbs | 6-3 | 4.87 | 79 | 489 |
68.4
|
Houston is a big, powerful defensive tackle who has been a steady part of Ohio State's rotation. He finishes his tackles, without a miss... |
27 |
|
6-4
275lbs
4.87
|
DE/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-4 | 4.87 | 85 | 511 |
64.7
|
Greene is a sturdy edge defender who was a productive high school player and a four-star recruit. He also wrestled and recorded a... |
15 |
|
6-7
270lbs
4.88
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-7 | 4.88 | 54 | 310 |
81.0
|
Nwaneri is a developmental swing on rare tools, a former five-star with 79-inch length who led Nebraska in sacks as a redshirt freshman... |
26 |
|
6-5
328lbs
4.99
|
DE |
|
328lbs | 6-5 | 4.99 | 116 | 635 |
65.1
|
Etta is a huge, powerful tackle who has settled into a steady role in Michigan's rotation. He has made 12 stops against the run and... |
17 |
|
6-5
295lbs
5.00
|
DE |
|
295lbs | 6-5 | 5.00 | 45 | 286.5 |
80.0
|
Franklin is a high-volume, high-effort edge who produced at a rare rate of usage, with thirty-eight run stops and forty-eight pressures... |