Edge Rusher Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31 |
|
6-5
256lbs
4.88
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-5 | 4.88 | 75 | 319.3 |
81.1
|
Kelly is one of those players who looks the part at first glance. The height, the arm length, the speed, the combine invite. You watch... |
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... |
29 |
|
6-4
256lbs
4.89
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-4 | 4.89 | 51 | 205.3 |
81.1
|
Williams fits best as a rotational base-four end who can reduce inside on passing downs. His run defense grades are his calling card,... |
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... |
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... |
26 |
|
6-2
247lbs
4.73
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 49 | 179 |
81.5
|
The tape from Western Michigan is genuinely exciting. When Tucker gets a runway to the edge and his first step fires clean, he can... |
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... |
24 |
|
6-6
258lbs
4.81
|
DE/ED |
|
258lbs | 6-6 | 4.81 | 46 | 161.6 |
82.5
|
Llewellyn is one of the more interesting later-round gambles in this class because the gap between his best pass-rush reps and his... |
23 |
|
6-1
265lbs
4.90
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-1 | 4.90 | 33 | 116.3 |
82.5
|
Kamara's path to NFL snaps runs through sub-packages and designated pass rush roles. His burst off the line, hand usage, and ability to win... |
22 |
|
6-5
251lbs
4.78
|
LB/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-5 | 4.78 | 22 | 162.8 |
82.8
|
After spending a lot of time with Reiger's film, the conviction here is that this is a legitimate NFL edge rusher, but with some clear... |
21 |
|
6-2
273lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
273lbs | 6-2 | 4.76 | 40 | 143.9 |
83.3
|
Despite lacking the elite bend and explosiveness that defines premier edge rushers, Sapp's technical refinement and power at the point of... |
20 |
|
6-3
257lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 45 | 159.8 |
83.4
|
Curry's relentless motor and ability to wreak havoc in the backfield translate directly to the professional level, and his performance... |