Edge Rusher Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 106 | 747 |
45.4
|
Denhoff has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He explodes off the line with a quick first... |
26 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 56 | 448.5 |
74.9
|
Foreman has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Foreman shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside... |
2 |
|
6-6
288lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
288lbs | 6-6 | 4.74 | 2 | 10.2 |
89.5
|
Flashes nimble feet to chase running backs and mobile quarterbacks to the sideline when lined up at end. Spins off blocks to get back into... |
10 |
|
6-4
251lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 15 | 65.7 |
83.1
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Adebawore has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating... |
3 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.72
|
DL/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.72 | 3 | 10.5 |
88.5
|
Bain has violent hands and consistently breaks away and disengages from blockers. He’s instinctive, reading, reacting and locating the... |
16 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.70 | 23 | 206.5 |
81.6
|
He’s at his best attacking downhill, showing good instincts and great take-on skills. Umanmielen shows good speed and closing burst when... |
37 |
|
6-4
242lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 95 | 777.5 |
43.7
|
Koht can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Koht also shows good awareness when dropping... |
35 |
|
6-3
250lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.70 | 101 | 806 |
51.3
|
The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. M'Pemba has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core... |
21 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 41 | 234 |
80.0
|
Traore has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He has decent enough flexibility to bend the... |
11 |
|
6-5
272lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 9 | 46 |
83.0
|
Dennis-Sutton projects as a high-upside edge defender with the tools to make an immediate impact in run defense. His first-step... |
20 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.67
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.67 | 42 | 239 |
80.0
|
A technician with a high motor, Womack has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Womack shows a strong finishing... |
17 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.65
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 23 | 95.3 |
81.5
|
Howell's profile is that of a high-upside edge rusher with the potential to contribute immediately as a designated pass-rush specialist.... |