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
/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

Solomon
Tuliaupupu

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
67 61 74
85.2
4

Braylan
Shelby

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
62 66 66
86.7
5

Matayo
Uiagalelei

DE
/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
60 73 77
84.0
6

Kamran
James

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
56 57 72
74.0