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

Thomas
Collins

DL
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
42 83 53
78.5
2

Rueben
Bain Jr.

DL
/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
46 82 72
87.0
3

Da'Shawn
Womack

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
74 79 79
80.0
4

Keldric
Faulk

DL
/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
77 79 91
89.5
5

Princewill
Umanmielen

LB
/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
41 75 67
81.6
6

Mitchell
Melton

LB
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
49 73 70
65.2
7

Matayo
Uiagalelei

DE
/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
60 73 77
84.0
8

Suntarine
Perkins

LB
/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
80 72 65
83.1
9

Boubacar
Traore

DL
/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
57 72 71
86.5
10

Peter
Woods

DL
/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
61 71 90
80.0
11

Kelby
Collins

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
87 69 79
87.6
12

Jalen
Thompson

DL
/ED
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
73 68 83
84.9
13

Adepoju
Adebawore

DL
/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
75 67 65
86.4
14

Braylan
Shelby

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
62 66 66
86.7
15

James
Smith

DL
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
58 65 72
86.4
16

Solomon
Tuliaupupu

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
67 61 74
85.2
17

Markis
Deal

DL
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
31 60 66
75.5
18

Daevin
Hobbs

DL
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
79 59 68
83.7
19

Adonijah
Green

DL
/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
51 58 41
35.6
20

Kamran
James

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
56 57 72
74.0