Edge Rusher Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24 |
|
6-3
247lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 46 | 282 |
78.0
|
Tuliaupupu explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays. He has an... |
22 |
|
6-3
253lbs
4.78
|
DL/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 40 | 230 |
80.0
|
His handwork is excellent. Thompson is tough against the run, playing with a firm base when setting the edge and showing the upper-body... |
19 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 25 | 103.3 |
80.2
|
The stout defender demonstrates NFL-caliber ability to set the edge and disrupt blocking schemes in the run game. Natural power at the... |
7 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 6 | 29.3 |
83.5
|
Quick off the snap in the pass rush, Woods has violent hands and a good feel for working inside counter moves. A savvy, versatile and... |
3 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.72
|
DL/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.72 | 3 | 10.7 |
88.5
|
Bain has violent hands and consistently breaks away and disengages from blockers. He’s instinctive, reading, reacting and locating the... |
35 |
|
6-3
250lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.70 | 114 | 802 |
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... |
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... |
15 |
|
6-2
240lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 24 | 100 |
82.3
|
Thomas fits the profile of an immediate impact pass rush specialist who has the tools to develop into an every-down edge defender at the... |
33 |
|
6-2
203lbs
4.55
|
LB/ED |
|
203lbs | 6-2 | 4.55 | 75 | 563 |
60.0
|
Dillworth has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. He’s quick to react and locate the ball,... |