BEST PASS RUSHING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST PASS RUSHING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Generating a fierce pass rush is a crucial aspect of a suffocating defense, and defensive linemen are often at the epicenter of this chaos. Recent standout players like Myles Garrett (Texas A&M) and Joey Bosa (Ohio State) have illustrated the monumental impact a dominant pass-rushing defensive lineman can have, consistently wreaking havoc in opposing backfields.

Peruse through the data below to identify the current wave of college defensive linemen who are carving out their own legacy with formidable pass-rushing skills. Engage with the statistics, such as sacks, quarterback pressures, and hits, to delve into the vital role these athletes play in dismantling offensive game plans and mounting pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

2026 Defensive linemen ranked by PASS RUSH

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Keldric
Faulk

DL
/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
80 81 92
89.5
2

Da'Shawn
Womack

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
74 79 79
80.0
3

Thomas
Collins

DL
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
50 79 55
78.5
4

Rueben
Bain Jr.

DL
/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
47 78 74
87.0
5

Matayo
Uiagalelei

DE
/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
63 77 72
84.0
6

Princewill
Umanmielen

LB
/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
46 77 67
81.6
7

Peter
Woods

DL
/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
48 75 86
80.0
8

Mitchell
Melton

LB
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
54 73 71
65.2
9

Suntarine
Perkins

LB
/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
77 72 66
83.1
10

Boubacar
Traore

DL
/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
57 72 71
86.5
11

Kelby
Collins

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
87 69 79
87.6
12

Braylan
Shelby

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
63 69 66
86.7
13

Adepoju
Adebawore

DL
/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
75 67 65
86.4
14

Jalen
Thompson

DL
/ED
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
72 65 85
84.9
15

James
Smith

DL
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
58 63 72
86.4
16

Adonijah
Green

DL
/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
51 61 41
35.6
17

Solomon
Tuliaupupu

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
70 59 72
85.2
18

Markis
Deal

DL
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
39 59 69
75.5
19

Daevin
Hobbs

DL
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
75 59 71
83.7
20

Kamran
James

DE
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
59 56 72
74.0