BEST EDGE RUSHERS IN RUN DEFENSE 2022 NFL Draft

2022 BEST EDGE RUSHERS IN RUN DEFENSE

The linchpin in anchoring solid run defense often comes from the peripheries. Edge rushers, such as Jadeveon Clowney from South Carolina, have exemplified the significant role that disciplined and aggressive play on the exterior defensive line can have in stymieing the opponent’s ground game, forcing negative yardage plays and altering offensive strategies.

Delve into the data below to identify the emerging edge rushers in college football, defining their legacy through an adept ability to stifle run plays. Explore metrics such as tackles for loss, run stops, and edge containment to discern how these adept defenders are imperiling offensive game plans and sealing off pivotal rushing lanes.

2022 Edge Rushers ranked by RUN DEFENSE

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Aidan
Hutchinson

DE
/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
91 100 100
94.8
2

Nolan
Smith

LB
/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
80 84 94
87.8
3

Eric
Johnson

DL
/ED
Missouri State   Mascot
Missouri State Mascot
72 69 93
78.0
4

Josh
Paschal

DE
/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
77 84 93
83.8
5

Kayvon
Thibodeaux

DE
/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
62 97 87
93.7
6

Arnold
Ebiketie

DE
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
75 99 86
88.6
7

Zach
VanValkenbur...

DL
/ED
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
60 71 86
74.0
8

Carson
Wells

OLB
/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
80 73 85
73.1
9

Jermaine
Johnson II

DE
/ED
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
82 80 85
88.5
10

Jesse
Luketa

ILB
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
74 68 84
78.3
11

Benton
Whitley

DL
/ED
Holy Cross   Mascot
Holy Cross Mascot
66 85 84
54.2
12

Cameron
Thomas

DE
/ED
San Diego State   Mascot
San Diego State Mascot
66 84 83
87.0
13

Isaiah
Chambers

DL
/ED
McNeese   Mascot
McNeese Mascot
80 86 83
55.0
14

Eyioma
Uwazurike

DE
/ED
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
83 75 81
78.4
15

Matthew
Butler

DL
/ED
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
76 78 81
80.8
16

George
Karlaftis

DE
/ED
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
52 99 81
91.9
17

Travon
Walker

DE
/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
71 72 80
89.6
18

Savion
Williams

DL
/ED
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
69 65 79
71.3
19

Esezi
Otomewo

DE
/ED
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
63 62 79
73.0
20

Khalid
Duke

DE
/ED
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
66 77 78
74.9