Edge Rusher Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
6-3
265lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 1 | 4.8 |
90.9
|
Parker's going to be a day one difference-maker when he steps onto an NFL field. The tape doesn't lie: this kid's hand-fighting... |
2 |
|
6-6
288lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
288lbs | 6-6 | 4.74 | 3 | 10.4 |
88.9
|
Faulk fits the bill of a true defensive cornerstone capable of transforming a front seven from day one. His exceptional blend of size,... |
3 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 5 | 22 |
88.2
|
Woods brings the kind of positional versatility that defensive coordinators dream about. His ability to dominate from multiple alignments... |
4 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.72
|
DL/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.72 | 2 | 10.3 |
87.9
|
Bain is a day one impact rusher who will have defensive coordinators pounding the table in the top-12 range of the 2026 draft. Watch... |
5 |
|
6-5
283lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
283lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 4 | 21.4 |
87.6
|
Overton will be a defensive coordinator's dream – a Swiss Army knife who brings rare size-speed combination that jumps off the tape. After... |
6 |
|
6-5
272lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 7 | 29.8 |
87.4
|
Dennis-Sutton's thick frame and power base scream 5-technique in a 3-4 front where his ability to lock out and control blockers would shine... |
7 |
|
6-5
270lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 6 | 24.3 |
87.3
|
Uiagalelei brings a blend of raw pass-rush ability and developmental upside to the draft. His journey from rotational freshman to sophomore... |
8 |
|
6-1
265lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-1 | 4.80 | 12 | 52.8 |
87.0
|
The violent hands and explosive first step translate immediately to passing downs at the next level. Shows refined pass rush plan with... |
9 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 8 | 37.3 |
86.7
|
Despite lacking the elite bend and explosiveness that defines premier edge rushers, Sapp's technical refinement and power at the point of... |
10 |
|
6-3
256lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 14 | 69 |
86.4
|
Raw power matched with lightning quickness off the edge defines Moore's game, but technical refinement stands between him and consistent... |
11 |
|
6-6
325lbs
5.20
|
DE/ED |
|
325lbs | 6-6 | 5.20 | 9 | 42 |
86.2
|
The tape tells a story of tantalizing flashes undermined by technical inconsistencies. When Banks gets loose in the backfield, he moves... |
12 |
|
6-3
245lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-3 | 4.68 | 15 | 75.3 |
86.0
|
Joseph's rare length and first-step quickness give him immediate NFL tools, but his tendency to play too high and occasional difficulty... |