Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 03/23/2026

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
19

DE/ED
Max
Llewellyn

6-6 258lbs 4.81
DE/ED
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
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

DE/ED
Vincent
Anthony Jr.

6-6 258lbs 4.84
DE/ED
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
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...
31

DE/ED
Kamran
James

6-6 270lbs 4.78
DE/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
270lbs 6-6 4.78 81 363
74.4
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.