BEST RATED TACKLING DEFENSIVE ENDS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST RATED TACKLING DEFENSIVE ENDS

The linchpin of any dominant defense often hinges on the relentless and precise tackling ability of defensive ends. Notable names like Myles Garrett (Texas A&M) and Joey Bosa (Ohio State) have underscored this sentiment in recent years, providing a blueprint of tackling proficiency and thereby stifling opposing offenses.

Navigate through the data beneath to spotlight the current defensive ends in college football who are etching their names into scouting reports with their exemplary tackling. Engage with metrics such as solo tackles, tackle efficiency, and tackles for loss to uncover the vital role these defensive ends play in grounding offensive advancements and fortifying defensive schemes.

2026 Defensive Ends ranked by TACKLING

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Kelby
Collins

DE
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
87 72 80
87.6
2

Mikail
Kamara

DE
/ED
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
75 93 91
85.2
3

Keaten
Wade

DE
/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
74 66 81
72.5
4

Da'Shawn
Womack

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
72 79 76
80.0
5

Derrick
Moore

DE
/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
69 89 69
82.9
6

Braylan
Shelby

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
69 65 68
86.7
7

Dani
Dennis-Sutto...

DE
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
67 80 68
83.0
8

Matayo
Uiagalelei

DE
/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
64 77 69
85.5
9

LT
Overton

DE
/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
62 80 82
86.0
10

Kamran
James

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
61 58 74
74.0
11

Solomon
Tuliaupupu

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
61 59 72
85.2
12

Cade
Denhoff

DE
/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
45 44 50
45.4