BEST RUN DEFENDING DEFENSIVE ENDS 2023 NFL Draft

2023 BEST RUN DEFENDING DEFENSIVE ENDS

A dominant run defense often roots in the capability and tenacity of defensive ends, whose knack for stalling rushing attacks becomes instrumental in a team’s defensive sturdiness. Players like Rashan Gary (Michigan) and Jonathan Allen (Alabama) have illustrated stellar run-stopping skills during their respective collegiate eras, solidifying edges and quelling opposing run games with formidable efficacy.

Peruse through the subsequent data to highlight current college defensive ends who are showcasing their adeptness in halting the run. Engage with metrics like tackles for loss, run stop percentage, and edge containment to delve into the significant impact these players bestow, fortifying their defensive fronts and impeding offensive ground assaults.

2023 Defensive Ends ranked by RUN DEFENSE

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Tyler
Lacy

DE
/ED
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
74 70 90
79.6
2

Zach
Harrison

DE
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
79 95 85
84.9
3

Tuli
Tuipulotu

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
52 86 84
84.3
4

Felix
Anudike-Uzom...

DE
/ED
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
78 88 81
86.2
5

Desjuan
Johnson

DE
/ED
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
58 80 81
77.0
6

YaYa
Diaby

DE
/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
62 79 81
83.2
7

Myles
Murphy

DE
/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
64 83 80
90.7
8

BJ
Ojulari

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
78 90 79
87.0
9

Lonnie
Phelps

DE
/ED
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
78 78 78
75.0
10

K.J.
Henry

DE
/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
76 83 77
83.6
11

Colby
Wooden

DE
/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
47 84 77
83.5
12

Kevin
Ellis

DE
/ED
Missouri State   Mascot
Missouri State Mascot
66 62 75
54.0
13

Ali
Gaye

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
51 67 73
77.0
14

Marcus
Valdez

DE
/ED
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
54 70 73
73.0
15

Brock
Martin

DE
/ED
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
57 70 72
66.0
16

Will
McDonald IV

DE
/ED
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
68 93 72
87.0
17

Ikenna
Enechukwu

DE
/ED
Rice   Mascot
Rice Mascot
55 71 68
77.3
18

BJ
Thompson

DE
/ED
Stephen F. Austin   Mascot
Stephen F. Austin Mascot
53 97 68
78.4
19

Byron
Young

DE
/ED
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
77 75 68
85.1
20

Ochaun
Mathis

DE
/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
64 77 64
80.8