BEST PASS RUSHING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST PASS RUSHING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Generating a fierce pass rush is a crucial aspect of a suffocating defense, and defensive linemen are often at the epicenter of this chaos. Recent standout players like Myles Garrett (Texas A&M) and Joey Bosa (Ohio State) have illustrated the monumental impact a dominant pass-rushing defensive lineman can have, consistently wreaking havoc in opposing backfields.

Peruse through the data below to identify the current wave of college defensive linemen who are carving out their own legacy with formidable pass-rushing skills. Engage with the statistics, such as sacks, quarterback pressures, and hits, to delve into the vital role these athletes play in dismantling offensive game plans and mounting pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

2026 Defensive linemen ranked by PASS RUSH

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Mikail
Kamara

DE
/ED
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
75 93 91
85.2
2

Derrick
Moore

DE
/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
69 89 69
82.9
3

Cashius
Howell

DL
/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
65 88 72
81.5
4

Keldric
Faulk

DL
/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
84 81 93
89.5
5

Rueben
Bain Jr.

DL
/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
48 80 80
88.5
6

LT
Overton

DE
/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
62 80 82
86.0
7

Dani
Dennis-Sutto...

DE
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
67 80 68
83.0
8

Da'Shawn
Womack

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
72 79 76
80.0
9

Matayo
Uiagalelei

DE
/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
64 77 69
85.5
10

Princewill
Umanmielen

LB
/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
42 76 63
81.6
11

Gabe
Jacas

LB
/ED
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
66 76 62
80.0
12

Darrell
Jackson Jr.

DT
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
53 76 73
84.6
13

Zane
Durant

DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
42 75 74
82.5
14

Boubacar
Traore

DL
/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
57 74 72
86.5
15

Peter
Woods

DL
/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
58 73 83
83.5
16

Mitchell
Melton

LB
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
54 73 73
65.2
17

Kelby
Collins

DE
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
87 72 80
87.6
18

Bear
Alexander

DT
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
55 71 64
82.6
19

Dontay
Corleone

DT
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
64 71 77
83.5
20

Patrick
Payton

DL
/ED
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
44 68 67
82.6