Edge Rusher Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
38 |
|
6-3
225lbs
4.87
|
LB/ED |
|
225lbs | 6-3 | 4.87 | 51 | 404.5 |
78.0
|
|
52 |
|
6-4
232lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
232lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 75 | 532.5 |
66.0
|
Koht can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Koht also shows good awareness when dropping... |
30 |
|
6-3
233lbs
4.74
|
DE/ED |
|
233lbs | 6-3 | 4.74 | 54 | 222.5 |
81.1
|
Hutchins is not going to wow anyone at a weigh-in or blow the doors off at the combine with his first step. What he will do is show up... |
41 |
|
6-5
235lbs
4.59
|
LB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-5 | 4.59 | 49 | 379.5 |
76.0
|
McCullough projects as a versatile linebacker with the potential to excel in a modern pro-defense. His combination of size, speed, and... |
45 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.64
|
DE/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 90 | 474.5 |
74.0
|
Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado... |
15 |
|
6-3
239lbs
4.64
|
DE/ED |
|
239lbs | 6-3 | 4.64 | 21 | 72.9 |
84.9
|
Height profiles as a situational pass rusher who can contribute immediately on third downs while developing the strength and technique to... |
19 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.64
|
LB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 12 | 82.1 |
84.5
|
Run defense is the calling card here, full stop. The way Barham attacks down blocks, stacks offensive linemen at the point, and triggers... |
7 |
|
6-2
241lbs
4.67
|
DE/ED |
|
241lbs | 6-2 | 4.67 | 14 | 46.7 |
86.2
|
Thomas is a pass rush weapon, full stop. That first-step explosion, the ability to bend the corner at absurd angles, and the violent... |
10 |
|
6-3
242lbs
4.73
|
DE/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-3 | 4.73 | 17 | 65.6 |
85.5
|
Watch him play and you see an edge defender whose athletic profile makes coordinators drool. The combination of 4.6ish speed, 34-plus inch... |
27 |
|
6-2
243lbs
4.54
|
LB/ED |
|
243lbs | 6-2 | 4.54 | 23 | 167.3 |
81.3
|
Moore fits best as a sub-package edge rusher in a 3-4 scheme, the kind of player you send after the quarterback on passing downs and maybe... |
39 |
|
6-2
244lbs
4.53
|
LB/ED |
|
244lbs | 6-2 | 4.53 | 44 | 319 |
77.0
|
|
28 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.66
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.66 | 48 | 174.6 |
81.2
|
Gumbs is the kind of prospect who makes more sense on paper in two years than he does right now. He has only been playing defensive... |