Edge Rusher Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
42 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.69
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.69 | 46 | 345.3 |
75.0
|
|
49 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.64
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.64 | 120 | 531 |
72.0
|
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... |
55 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 130 | 543.5 |
62.1
|
Denhoff has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He explodes off the line with a quick first... |
2 |
|
6-4
251lbs
4.50
|
LB/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.50 | 2 | 11.4 |
89.7
|
Bailey's first step is among the best in this class, and once he clears the corner, quarterbacks are in serious trouble. The 13.5 sacks and... |
4 |
|
6-4
263lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
263lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 5 | 31.7 |
87.2
|
Put the tape on from 2024 and you see a defender who bends games to his will. The Pittsburgh performance alone shows what Parker is capable... |
11 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.80
|
LB/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 6 | 51.5 |
85.1
|
There's genuine NFL-caliber ability in Jacas' game, though teams will need to carefully evaluate what they're getting versus what they hope... |
12 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.52
|
DE/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 15 | 51.9 |
85.1
|
Lawrence's NFL value starts and ends with his ability to rush the passer. The combination of top-end speed off the edge, a developed set of... |
13 |
|
6-4
255lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 18 | 66.5 |
84.9
|
Moore's pass rush ability is the reason he will get drafted, and the senior season tape backs it up. The bull rush generates real pocket... |
17 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 23 | 77.3 |
84.7
|
Crawford's transition from basketball court to football field makes his developmental arc unlike most prospects in this class. He's... |
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... |
25 |
|
6-4
292lbs
5.07
|
DE/ED |
|
292lbs | 6-4 | 5.07 | 35 | 129.9 |
82.3
|
Onyedim spent five college seasons without missing a game due to injury, and that durability matters to a roster-building staff. The frame... |