Edge Rusher Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/19/2025

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
8

DE/ED
Mikail
Kamara

6-1 265lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
265lbs 6-1 4.80 12 52.8
87.0
The violent hands and explosive first step translate immediately to passing downs at the next level. Shows refined pass rush plan with...
17

LB/ED
Gabe
Jacas

6-3 275lbs 4.80
LB/ED
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.80 11 96
84.4
Jacas projects as a scheme-versatile edge defender with the potential to contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 fronts at the next level. His...
7

DE/ED
Matayo
Uiagalelei

6-5 270lbs 4.85
DE/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
270lbs 6-5 4.85 6 24.3
87.3
Uiagalelei brings a blend of raw pass-rush ability and developmental upside to the draft. His journey from rotational freshman to sophomore...
5

DE/ED
LT
Overton

6-5 283lbs 4.85
DE/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
283lbs 6-5 4.85 4 21.4
87.6
Overton will be a defensive coordinator's dream – a Swiss Army knife who brings rare size-speed combination that jumps off the tape. After...
29

DL/ED
Akheem
Mesidor

6-3 280lbs 4.90
DL/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
280lbs 6-3 4.90 38 259.5
77.0
Mesidor projects as a versatile defensive lineman who can contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes at the next level. His ability to...
11

DE/ED
Caleb
Banks

6-6 325lbs 5.20
DE/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
325lbs 6-6 5.20 9 42
86.2
The tape tells a story of tantalizing flashes undermined by technical inconsistencies. When Banks gets loose in the backfield, he moves...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.