Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
|
6-6
256lbs
4.63
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-6 | 4.63 | 22 | 75.1 |
84.7
|
Dennis-Sutton's combine performance changed the calculus on this evaluation. His explosion and agility numbers ranked among the best ever... |
14 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 23 | 77.3 |
84.7
|
Crawford's transition from basketball court to football field makes his developmental arc unlike most prospects in this class. He's... |
15 |
|
6-6
256lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-6 | 4.85 | 34 | 124.3 |
84.6
|
Lucas is a prospect whose physical profile and year-over-year improvement tell a more interesting story than his counting stats. The... |
16 |
|
6-3
257lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 45 | 159.8 |
83.4
|
Curry's relentless motor and ability to wreak havoc in the backfield translate directly to the professional level, and his performance... |
17 |
|
6-2
273lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
273lbs | 6-2 | 4.76 | 40 | 143.9 |
83.3
|
Despite lacking the elite bend and explosiveness that defines premier edge rushers, Sapp's technical refinement and power at the point of... |
18 |
|
6-1
265lbs
4.90
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-1 | 4.90 | 33 | 116.5 |
82.5
|
Kamara's path to NFL snaps runs through sub-packages and designated pass rush roles. His burst off the line, hand usage, and ability to win... |
19 |
|
6-6
258lbs
4.81
|
DE/ED |
|
258lbs | 6-6 | 4.81 | 46 | 161.8 |
82.5
|
Llewellyn is one of the more interesting later-round gambles in this class because the gap between his best pass-rush reps and his... |
20 |
|
6-4
292lbs
5.07
|
DE/ED |
|
292lbs | 6-4 | 5.07 | 36 | 130 |
82.3
|
Onyedim spent five college seasons without missing a game due to injury, and that durability matters to a roster-building staff. The frame... |
21 |
|
6-2
247lbs
4.73
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 49 | 179.3 |
81.5
|
The tape from Western Michigan is genuinely exciting. When Tucker gets a runway to the edge and his first step fires clean, he can... |
22 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.66
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.66 | 48 | 174.8 |
81.2
|
Gumbs is the kind of prospect who makes more sense on paper in two years than he does right now. He has only been playing defensive... |
23 |
|
6-4
256lbs
4.89
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-4 | 4.89 | 51 | 205.5 |
81.1
|
Williams fits best as a rotational base-four end who can reduce inside on passing downs. His run defense grades are his calling card,... |
24 |
|
6-3
233lbs
4.74
|
DE/ED |
|
233lbs | 6-3 | 4.74 | 54 | 222.8 |
81.1
|
Hutchins is not going to wow anyone at a weigh-in or blow the doors off at the combine with his first step. What he will do is show up... |