Edge Rusher Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
37 |
|
6-2
203lbs
4.55
|
LB/ED |
|
203lbs | 6-2 | 4.55 | 53 | 531 |
73.0
|
Dillworth has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. He’s quick to react and locate the ball,... |
13 |
|
6-1
210lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 5 | 55.5 |
85.5
|
The elephant in the room is Perkins' miniscule 210-pound frame—built more like a safety than an edge defender. This severe physical... |
20 |
|
6-3
225lbs
4.62
|
LB/ED |
|
225lbs | 6-3 | 4.62 | 15 | 124.5 |
82.5
|
|
27 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 43 | 310 |
78.0
|
Traore has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He has decent enough flexibility to bend the... |
34 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.64
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 59 | 507.5 |
74.0
|
Smith shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He’s a capable blitzer with... |
15 |
|
6-2
240lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 20 | 96.7 |
84.6
|
Thomas fits the profile of an immediate impact pass rush specialist who has the tools to develop into an every-down edge defender at the... |
42 |
|
6-6
240lbs
4.62
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-6 | 4.62 | 73 | 598 |
63.4
|
He’s a capable blitzer with the ability to close quickly. He’s also very good in coverage, rangy with good awareness in zone coverage, and... |
14 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.52
|
LB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.52 | 6 | 62.8 |
85.1
|
Bailey will make an immediate impact as a designated pass rusher who can wreak havoc on passing downs, but the road to becoming an... |
41 |
|
6-4
242lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 68 | 612.5 |
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... |
31 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 56 | 465 |
75.2
|
Foreman has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Foreman shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside... |
23 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.70 | 31 | 255 |
79.5
|
He’s at his best attacking downhill, showing good instincts and great take-on skills. Umanmielen shows good speed and closing burst when... |
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... |