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
17

DE/ED
Tyreak
Sapp

6-2 273lbs 4.76
DE/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
273lbs 6-2 4.76 40 143.9
83.3
Despite lacking the elite bend and explosiveness that defines premier edge rushers, Sapp's technical refinement and power at the point of...
21

DE/ED
Nadame
Tucker

6-2 247lbs 4.73
DE/ED
Western Michigan   Mascot
Western Michigan Mascot
247lbs 6-2 4.73 49 179
81.5
The tape from Western Michigan is genuinely exciting. When Tucker gets a runway to the edge and his first step fires clean, he can...
18

DE/ED
Mikail
Kamara

6-1 265lbs 4.90
DE/ED
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
265lbs 6-1 4.90 33 116.3
82.5
Kamara's path to NFL snaps runs through sub-packages and designated pass rush roles. His burst off the line, hand usage, and ability to win...

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.