Defensive End Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/30/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

All DL
DEF Tackles Only
EDGE Only
# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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Braylan Shelby USC Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Braylan
 Shelby

6-5 265lbs 4.65
DE
USC Mascot
USC Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.65 26 103.5
82.9
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 Shelby displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit. He has...
5
Dani Dennis-Sutton Penn State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Dani
 Dennis-Sutto...

6-5 272lbs 4.68
DE
Penn State Mascot
Penn State Mascot
272lbs 6-5 4.68 9 44
83.0
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 Dennis-Sutton projects as a high-upside edge defender with the tools to make an immediate impact in run defense. His first-step...
4
Mikail Kamara Indiana Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Mikail
 Kamara

6-1 265lbs 4.80
DE
Indiana Mascot
Indiana Mascot
265lbs 6-1 4.80 7 42
85.2
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 The violent hands and explosive first step translate immediately to passing downs at the next level. Shows refined pass rush plan with...
3
Matayo Uiagalelei Oregon Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Matayo
 Uiagalelei

6-5 270lbs 4.85
DE
Oregon Mascot
Oregon Mascot
270lbs 6-5 4.85 5 24.2
85.5
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 Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
2
LT Overton Alabama Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
LT
 Overton

6-5 283lbs 4.85
DE
Alabama Mascot
Alabama Mascot
283lbs 6-5 4.85 4 22
86.0
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 Overton brings a blend of physical tools and raw potential to the defensive line position. His frame and athleticism suggest scheme...
1
T.J. Parker Clemson Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
T.J.
 Parker

6-3 265lbs 4.65
DE
Clemson Mascot
Clemson Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.65 1 5
90.4
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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.