2027 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings - 13-24
LAST UPDATED: 11/03/2026
Player Rankings - Edge Rusher
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 |
6-3
256lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-3 | 4.68 | 33 | 190.7 |
81.1
|
Tapp is the definition of a late bloomer with blue-chip tools. He arrived at Texas as a prized Louisiana recruit, barely played in Austin,... | |
30 |
6-3
260lbs
4.60
|
LB/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-3 | 4.60 | 28 | 214 |
81.0
|
A versatile, oversized edge-linebacker hybrid at Boise State, Virgin-Morgan offers a rare blend of size and movement, with the fluidity to... | |
40 |
6-3
265lbs
4.78
|
DL/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 90 | 528.5 |
78.0
|
Thompson is an edge-setter first, an experienced starter whose stout against the run and whose value shows up holding the point and... | |
46 |
6-3
260lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-3 | 4.68 | 58 | 323 |
74.5
|
Okoye is an explosive young edge with the traits that made him a top recruit. He gets off the ball quickly, has pressured the quarterback... | |
47 |
6-3
251lbs
4.63
|
DL/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-3 | 4.63 | 61 | 359.5 |
74.0
|
Kennedy has become one of the ACC's most disruptive edge rushers in his first season at Florida State. His get-off is rare, he moves around... | |
52 |
6-3
255lbs
4.60
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.60 | 77 | 481 |
68.6
|
Brinkley is a fast, athletic edge rusher from a family of elite athletes. He has the speed to win around the corner, and he has made plays... | |
57 |
6-3
221lbs
4.60
|
DL/ED |
|
221lbs | 6-3 | 4.60 | 82 | 496 |
65.1
|
Thomas is a speedy, twitchy pass rusher who produces in limited snaps. He has two sacks this season plus one in the College Football... | |
66 |
6-3
260lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 102 | 581 |
61.8
|
Tuliaupupu is a story of perseverance, a former USC signee who lost roughly five seasons to injuries and resurfaced at Montana as an... | |
6 |
6-4
250lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.58 | 7 | 52.1 |
85.5
|
Wilson is an explosive speed rusher whose get-off ranks with the best in the class. He bends the corner, flattens to the quarterback and... | |
12 |
6-4
244lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
244lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 8 | 55.6 |
84.9
|
Umanmielen is a bendy, productive pass rusher who ranks among the most disruptive players in the SEC this fall. He has 10 sacks and 29... | |
20 |
6-4
255lbs
4.60
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 22 | 99.7 |
84.6
|
Saka is a fast, explosive edge rusher whose athletic traits stand out in this class. He has rare speed off the edge, he was named to Bruce... | |
22 |
6-4
250lbs
4.65
|
LB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 21 | 142.3 |
83.3
|
Trick is a powerful, productive edge rusher who broke out at Miami (Ohio) in 2025. He generated 67 pressures, made 36 run stops and 12.5... |












