Edge Rusher Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
6-3
265lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 1 | 5 |
90.4
|
|
13 |
|
6-3
256lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 35 | 179 |
82.9
|
Moore projects as a high-upside edge defender with the physical tools to become a disruptive force at the NFL level. His combination of... |
18 |
|
6-3
245lbs
4.60
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-3 | 4.60 | 36 | 345.3 |
80.6
|
Moore projects as a high-upside edge rusher in the NFL, with the potential to make an immediate impact as a situational pass rusher. His... |
8 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.52
|
LB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.52 | 6 | 65 |
83.1
|
A high-ceiling, low-floor prospect with the tools to become an impact player at the next level. His elite first-step quickness and... |
31 |
|
6-4
282lbs
4.77
|
DL/ED |
|
282lbs | 6-4 | 4.77 | 89 | 588.5 |
63.1
|
Grimes can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Grimes also shows good awareness when... |
30 |
|
6-4
261lbs
4.76
|
LB/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 49 | 446 |
65.2
|
Melton can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Melton also shows good awareness when... |
26 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 60 | 443 |
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... |
10 |
|
6-4
251lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 14 | 66.3 |
83.1
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Adebawore has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating... |
37 |
|
6-4
242lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 107 | 773 |
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... |
21 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 42 | 235 |
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... |
17 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.65
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 21 | 94 |
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.... |
29 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.64
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 72 | 502.5 |
66.1
|
Smith shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He’s a capable blitzer with... |