BEST RATED TACKLING EDGE RUSHERS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 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.

2026 Edge Rushers 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

Suntarine
Perkins

LB
/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
80 72 65
83.1
3

Keldric
Faulk

DL
/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
77 79 91
89.5
4

Adepoju
Adebawore

DL
/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
75 67 65
86.4
5

Da'Shawn
Womack

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
74 79 79
80.0
6

Jalen
Thompson

DL
/ED
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
73 68 83
84.9
7

Samuel
M'Pemba

LB
/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
70 54 41
51.3
8

Solomon
Tuliaupupu

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
67 61 74
85.2
9

Braylan
Shelby

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
62 66 66
86.7
10

Peter
Woods

DL
/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
61 71 90
80.0
11

Matayo
Uiagalelei

DE
/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
60 73 77
84.0
12

Boubacar
Traore

DL
/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
57 72 71
86.5
13

Kamran
James

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
56 57 72
74.0
14

Adonijah
Green

DL
/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
51 58 41
35.6
15

Mitchell
Melton

LB
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
49 73 70
65.2
16

Rueben
Bain Jr.

DL
/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
46 82 72
87.0
17

Princewill
Umanmielen

LB
/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
41 75 67
81.6