Edge Rusher Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
18 |
|
6-6
256lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-6 | 4.85 | 34 | 124.3 |
84.6
|
Lucas is a prospect whose physical profile and year-over-year improvement tell a more interesting story than his counting stats. The... |
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... |
16 |
|
6-6
256lbs
4.63
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-6 | 4.63 | 22 | 75.1 |
84.7
|
Dennis-Sutton's combine performance changed the calculus on this evaluation. His explosion and agility numbers ranked among the best ever... |
15 |
|
6-3
239lbs
4.64
|
DE/ED |
|
239lbs | 6-3 | 4.64 | 21 | 72.9 |
84.9
|
Height profiles as a situational pass rusher who can contribute immediately on third downs while developing the strength and technique to... |
14 |
|
6-3
274lbs
4.87
|
DE/ED |
|
274lbs | 6-3 | 4.87 | 20 | 67.7 |
84.9
|
Overton profiles as a day two selection who earns a rotational role immediately and develops into a starter with time. His best fit is in... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
10 |
|
6-3
242lbs
4.73
|
DE/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-3 | 4.73 | 17 | 65.6 |
85.5
|
Watch him play and you see an edge defender whose athletic profile makes coordinators drool. The combination of 4.6ish speed, 34-plus inch... |
9 |
|
6-6
262lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
262lbs | 6-6 | 4.75 | 11 | 39.2 |
85.6
|
Young's tape at Missouri tells the story of a player whose impact on the game goes well beyond what the box score captures. The sack... |
8 |
|
6-3
259lbs
4.90
|
DE/ED |
|
259lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 8 | 33.3 |
85.9
|
There is a lot to like about what Mesidor puts on tape. His pass rush toolbox ranks among the deepest in this entire draft class, and the... |