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

Kelby
Collins

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
87 69 79
87.6
2

Da'Shawn
Womack

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
74 79 79
80.0
3

Matayo
Uiagalelei

DE
/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
60 73 77
84.0
4

Solomon
Tuliaupupu

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
67 61 74
85.2
5

Kamran
James

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
56 57 72
74.0
6

Braylan
Shelby

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
62 66 66
86.7