2027 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings - 61-66
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 |
6-2
244lbs
4.68
|
LB/ED |
|
244lbs | 6-2 | 4.68 | 36 | 298.5 |
75.0
|
Russaw has carved out a role as a physical edge setter for Ohio State. He holds up well against the run, plays with good leverage and... | |
27 |
6-3
243lbs
4.51
|
LB/ED |
|
243lbs | 6-3 | 4.51 | 25 | 186 |
81.2
|
Cheeks has finally turned his physical tools into production, and his 2026 season is the best case for him. He gets off the ball as quickly... | |
34 |
6-5
230lbs
4.58
|
DL/ED |
|
230lbs | 6-5 | 4.58 | 34 | 198.5 |
79.9
|
Lightfoot is an explosive, bendy pass rusher who has made good on his first chance to start. His get-off is rare, he flattens to the... | |
57 |
6-3
221lbs
4.60
|
DL/ED |
|
221lbs | 6-3 | 4.60 | 82 | 496 |
65.1
|
Thomas is a speedy, twitchy pass rusher who produces in limited snaps. He has two sacks this season plus one in the College Football... | |
10 |
6-2
220lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
220lbs | 6-2 | 4.58 | 13 | 84.7 |
85.2
|
Perkins is a fast, versatile defender who lines up off the ball, in space and on the edge, and few players in the class move as easily... | |
59 |
6-5
205lbs
4.56
|
DL/ED |
|
205lbs | 6-5 | 4.56 | 88 | 527 |
64.4
|
Rudolph is an explosive, very fast edge rusher who has been productive in a rotational role at UNLV. He gets to the quarterback, with three... |






