BEST RUN DEFENDING DEFENSIVE ENDS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 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.

2026 Defensive Ends ranked by RUN DEFENSE

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Tyreak
Sapp

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
73 85 91
80.2
2

Mikail
Kamara

DE
/ED
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
70 94 86
85.2
3

T.J.
Parker

DE
/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
70 86 85
90.4
4

LT
Overton

DE
/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
62 79 85
86.0
5

Keaten
Wade

DE
/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
74 66 81
72.5
6

Kelby
Collins

DE
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
87 72 80
87.6
7

Da'Shawn
Womack

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
72 79 76
80.0
8

Dani
Dennis-Sutto...

DE
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
58 80 76
83.0
9

Kamran
James

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
65 56 75
74.0
10

Solomon
Tuliaupupu

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
61 59 72
85.2
11

Derrick
Moore

DE
/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
68 89 72
82.9
12

Matayo
Uiagalelei

DE
/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
65 78 69
85.5
13

Braylan
Shelby

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
69 65 68
86.7
14

Cade
Denhoff

DE
/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
50 46 48
45.4