2027 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings - 49-60
LAST UPDATED: 11/03/2026
Player Rankings - Edge Rusher
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
|
6-5
252lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-5 | 4.78 | 13 | 64.3 |
85.5
|
Daley turned in one of the best pass-rush seasons in the country in 2025, leading the nation with 17.5 tackles for loss, generating 51... |
40 |
|
6-3
265lbs
4.78
|
DL/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 89 | 527.5 |
78.0
|
Thompson is an edge-setter first, an experienced starter whose stout against the run and whose value shows up holding the point and... |
60 |
|
6-5
280lbs
4.78
|
DL/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-5 | 4.78 | 90 | 528 |
64.1
|
Umeh is a fast, resilient edge prospect who overcame Stage 4 cancer before college. He was a top-70 national recruit and has earned a... |
65 |
|
6-6
278lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
278lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 120 | 671 |
62.0
|
James is an experienced edge rusher who led Florida in sacks in 2025. He has two more sacks this season, including one against FAU when he... |
66 |
|
6-3
260lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 102 | 581 |
61.8
|
Tuliaupupu is a story of perseverance, a former USC signee who lost roughly five seasons to injuries and resurfaced at Montana as an... |
5 |
|
6-6
260lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-6 | 4.80 | 6 | 39.2 |
85.6
|
Heldt is a complete, well-rounded edge who sets the edge against the run and rushes with length and power. He topped Clemson in sacks and... |
21 |
|
6-3
279lbs
4.80
|
DL/ED |
|
279lbs | 6-3 | 4.80 | 21 | 95.5 |
83.8
|
West is a powerful, productive edge defender who has made the jump from the Sun Belt to the Big Ten look easy. He has 23 pressures and 21... |
23 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.80 | 23 | 106.3 |
83.2
|
Crawford is a young, developing edge defender whose production has grown each season at USC. He made 21 pressures and 25 run stops in 2025,... |
19 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.82
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.82 | 18 | 84 |
84.6
|
Nichols is a quick, long edge rusher who has made the most of a larger role this season. He gets off the ball quickly, reaches the tackle's... |
39 |
|
6-5
280lbs
4.84
|
DL/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-5 | 4.84 | 51 | 303.5 |
78.5
|
Kilbane is a strong, productive edge defender who wins with power and effort. He sets the edge against the run, collapses the pocket when... |
4 |
|
6-5
265lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 7 | 42.4 |
87.2
|
Uiagalelei is a power-and-length edge whose pass rush has ranked with the best in the country for three seasons. He led the Big Ten in... |
48 |
|
6-6
290lbs
4.85
|
LB/ED |
|
290lbs | 6-6 | 4.85 | 51 | 394 |
74.0
|
Rushing is a traits-and-pedigree bet, a former five-star with a massive 275-pound frame and 78-inch length who has barely played behind... |