BEST RATED TACKLING EDGE RUSHERS 2023 NFL Draft

2023 BEST RATED TACKLING EDGE RUSHERS

Effective tackling from edge rushers has perennially been a cornerstone in maintaining a fortified defense in college football. Notable names such as Joey Bosa (Ohio State) and Myles Garrett (Texas A&M) were relentless in their pursuit and sure-handed in their tackling, exemplifying pivotal qualities that transformed them into nightmare matchups for offensive linemen and quarterbacks alike.

Unearth the statistics below to discover the present set of edge rushers who are crafting their legacy by destabilizing offensive game plans with their impeccable tackling. Navigating through the metrics of total tackles, tackles for loss, and solo tackles will illuminate how these defenders are ensuring that once they have an opponent within their grasp, an impactful play is imminent.

2023 Edge Rushers ranked by TACKLING

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Eku
Leota

LB
/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
84 81 71
70.0
2

Marte
Mapu

LB
/ED
Sacramento State   Mascot
Sacramento State Mascot
84 75 93
81.3
3

Isaiah
Foskey

DL
/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
82 80 76
86.3
4

Charlie
Thomas

LB
/ED
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
80 80
75.0
5

Zach
Harrison

DE
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
79 95 85
84.9
6

Felix
Anudike-Uzom...

DE
/ED
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
78 88 81
86.2
7

Lonnie
Phelps

DE
/ED
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
78 78 78
75.0
8

BJ
Ojulari

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
78 90 79
87.0
9

Byron
Young

DE
/ED
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
77 75 68
85.1
10

K.J.
Henry

DE
/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
76 83 77
83.6
11

Byron
Young

DL
/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
75 78 86
83.3
12

Noah
Taylor

LB
/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
75 69 62
64.5
13

Tyrus
Wheat

LB
/ED
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
75 73 73
74.0
14

Derick
Hall

LB
/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
75 94 70
86.0
15

Nick
Herbig

OLB
/ED
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
74 96 82
84.7
16

Tyler
Lacy

DE
/ED
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
74 70 90
79.6
17

Jeremiah
Martin

DL
/ED
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
73 73 73
75.0
18

Tyree
Wilson

LB
/ED
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
73 83 79
89.2
19

Mike
Morris

LB
/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
73 81 73
82.7
20

Truman
Jones

DL
/ED
Harvard   Mascot
Harvard Mascot
72 80 81
74.0