Defensive EndS | edges
1) Rueben Bain | 6'3 | 275 | EDGE | Miami
Bain is a compact, powerful edge rusher who wins with leverage, hand strength, and relentless effort. Despite lacking prototypical length, he consistently resets the line of scrimmage and disrupts blocking schemes. His pass-rush plan is advanced for his age, showing counters and the ability to convert speed to power. The question is whether his lack of elite bend limits his ceiling against longer, more athletic tackles. Even with that concern, his floor as a disruptive base end is extremely appealing.
2) David Bailey | 6'3 | 250 | EDGE | Texas Tech
Bailey flashes an explosive first step and natural pass-rush juice that immediately stands out on tape. He has the closing burst to finish plays and enough flexibility to threaten the edge. His technique is still developing, particularly in terms of hand sequencing and maintaining gap integrity against the run. At times he relies too heavily on athleticism rather than a structured plan. With refinement, he has the upside to become a high-impact edge defender.
3) Arvell Reese | 6'4 | 243 | EDGE/LB | Ohio State
Reese is a long, athletic LB/edge defender with the frame and movement skills to develop into a high-end pass rusher. He flashes range and closing speed, especially when he’s allowed to play in space or chase from the backside. His hand usage and block deconstruction are still raw, and he’s more traits than polish at this stage. He can struggle with pad level and leverage against stronger linemen. With coaching and physical development, he offers significant upside as a stand-up rusher.
4) Akheem Mesidor | 6'3 | 273 | EDGE | Miami
Mesidor is a powerful, compact edge defender who plays with heavy hands and a strong base, allowing him to hold up against the run and collapse pockets. His motor runs hot, and he consistently fights through blocks even when initially stalled. While he lacks ideal length for the position, he compensates with leverage and technique. His pass‑rush upside is tied to his ability to win early with power rather than bend. He projects as a versatile defensive lineman who can play multiple spots depending on scheme.
5) Keldric Faulk | 6'6 | 270 | EDGE/DT | Auburn
Faulk is a long, powerful edge defender with the frame to set a strong edge and the strength to hold up against bigger tackles. He flashes heavy hands and the ability to collapse pockets when he wins leverage. His pass‑rush plan is still raw, and he relies heavily on physical tools rather than technique. While he’s not the bendiest rusher, his size and power give him a high developmental ceiling. He projects as a strong‑side defensive end with starter potential.
6) T.J. Parker | 6'3 | 265 | EDGE | Clemson
Parker is a high‑motor edge defender who plays with urgency and consistently affects plays even when he doesn’t record stats. His first step is solid, and he shows the ability to win inside or outside depending on alignment. While he flashes power, his pass‑rush plan is still developing, and he can stall out when his initial move is contained. He’s a reliable run defender who maintains gap integrity and rarely loses leverage. With improved hand sequencing, he could grow into a disruptive every‑down edge.
7) R Mason Thomas | 6'2 | 247 | EDGE | Oklahoma
Thomas is a high‑effort edge rusher with a quick first step and the ability to generate pressure through persistence. He plays with good pad level and shows flashes of bend around the corner. His size and length are average for the position, which can limit him against bigger tackles. He’s still developing a more complete pass‑rush plan and can rely too heavily on speed. He projects as a rotational rusher with upside if he adds strength.
8) Zion Young | 6'5 | 262 | EDGE | Missouri
Young is a long, athletic edge defender with the frame to develop into a strong-side end. He flashes power and the ability to set the edge, but his consistency varies from snap to snap. His pass‑rush plan is still raw, and he often relies on physical traits rather than technique. When he plays with urgency, he shows real disruption potential. He projects as a traits-based developmental edge with starter upside.
9) Derrick Moore | 6'3 | 258 | EDGE | Michigan
Moore is a powerful, sturdy edge defender who plays with a strong base and consistently sets a firm edge in the run game. His play strength stands out, and he rarely gets displaced when he maintains leverage. While he flashes some pass‑rush ability, he lacks elite bend and can struggle to corner tightly against athletic tackles. His motor is steady, but he wins more with force than finesse. He projects as a dependable rotational edge with starter potential in power‑based fronts.
10) Cashius Howell | 6'2 | 245 | EDGE | Texas A&M
Howell is a twitchy, high‑energy edge rusher with a quick first step and the ability to stress tackles with speed. He plays with urgency and shows good pursuit range, especially when chasing from the backside. His size and play strength are still developing, which can limit him against power‑based run schemes. He needs to add counters to his pass‑rush plan to avoid becoming overly reliant on speed. He projects as a situational rusher with upside if he fills out physically.
11) Dani Dennis-Sutton | 6'5 | 270 | EDGE | Penn State
Dennis‑Sutton is a big, powerful edge defender with strong hands and the ability to set a firm edge in the run game. He plays with a physical style and can collapse pockets when he wins leverage. His pass‑rush plan is still developing, and he’s more linear than bendy. While he may not have elite twitch, his strength and effort give him a solid baseline. He projects as a dependable strong‑side defensive end with starter potential.
12) Gabe Jacas | 6'3 | 260 | EDGE | Illinois
Jacas is a high‑effort edge defender who plays with strong hands and a sturdy base, allowing him to hold up well against the run. He’s not the most explosive athlete, but he compensates with technique and a relentless motor. His pass‑rush upside is tied more to power and effort than bend or twitch. While he may not be a sack artist, he consistently affects plays. He projects as a dependable rotational edge with a high floor.
13) L.T. Overton | 6'3 | 278 | EDGE | Alabama
Overton is a big, powerful edge defender with inside‑out versatility and the strength to hold up against the run. He plays with a physical style and can collapse pockets when he wins leverage. His pass‑rush plan is still developing, and he’s more linear than flexible. While he may not have elite twitch, his size and effort give him a solid baseline. He projects as a strong‑side defensive end with rotational value and starter upside.
14) Malachi Lawrence | 6'5 | 250 | EDGE | UCF
Lawrence is a long, lean edge rusher with a quick first step and the ability to threaten the outside shoulder of tackles. He plays with good pursuit effort and shows flashes of bend when he times his rush correctly. His frame still needs more bulk, as he can be overpowered in the run game. His hand usage is developing, and he relies heavily on speed at this stage. He projects as a situational pass rusher with room to grow into a more complete defender.
15) Tyreak Sapp | 6'3 | 272 | EDGE | Florida
Sapp is a powerful edge defender with a strong base and the ability to set a firm edge against the run. His hand usage improved significantly over his career, allowing him to generate more consistent pressure. He plays with a relentless motor and shows flashes of interior‑rush capability on stunts. Florida coaches highlight his leadership and physical maturity. Sapp projects as a sturdy, scheme‑versatile defensive end with rotational starter upside.
16) Joshua Josephs | 6'3 | 240 | EDGE | Tennessee
Josephs is an explosive, twitchy edge rusher who flashes high‑end first‑step quickness. His bend and ability to flatten to the quarterback make him a natural fit as a stand‑up rusher. While still developing his counter moves and play strength, he consistently disrupts plays with speed and effort. Tennessee’s staff praises his growth and improved discipline in run fits. Josephs projects as a high‑ceiling pass‑rush specialist with developmental starter potential.
17) Anthony Lucas | 6'5 | 272 | EDGE | USC
Lucas is a long, explosive edge defender who transferred from Texas A&M to USC and immediately became a disruptive presence. His combination of length, burst, and lateral agility allows him to win both inside and outside as a pass rusher. He’s still refining his hand sequencing, but his flashes of dominance are among the most impressive in the Pac‑12. USC coaches highlight his improved discipline in run fits and his growing comfort in multiple fronts. Lucas projects as a high‑upside edge with the physical tools to develop into a three‑down starter.
18) Nadame Tucker | 6'3 | 255 | DE | Western Michigan
Tucker is an explosive MAC pass rusher with a strong first step and the ability to bend around the edge. His production jumped significantly as he refined his hand usage and added strength to his frame. He plays with a high motor and shows good pursuit effort, often chasing plays down from the backside. While still developing as a run defender, he flashes the leverage and toughness needed to hold up on early downs. Tucker projects as a developmental edge with clear pass‑rush upside.
19) Keyron Crawford | 6'4 | 250 | EDGE | Auburn
Crawford is an explosive edge defender with strong first‑step quickness and the ability to threaten tackles vertically. His length and athleticism give him natural pass‑rush upside, though he’s still developing his counter moves. Auburn coaches highlight his growth in run discipline and overall consistency. He plays with a high motor and flashes disruptive potential when aligned wide. Crawford projects as a developmental edge with high athletic upside.
20) Max Llewellyn | 6'5 | 258 | EDGE | Iowa
Llewellyn is a long, technically sound defensive end who fits Iowa’s tradition of disciplined, high‑effort edge play. He sets a strong edge in the run game and uses his length effectively to control blockers. While not an elite athlete, he wins with hand usage, leverage, and consistent effort. Iowa’s staff praises his reliability and ability to execute multiple assignments. Llewellyn projects as a rotational defensive end with a high floor.
21) Vincent Anthony | 6'4 | 250 | EDGE | Duke
Anthony is a high‑motor edge defender with strong play strength and the ability to set a firm edge. His hand usage improved significantly over his career, allowing him to generate more consistent pressure. He’s not a pure speed rusher, but he wins with power, leverage, and effort. Duke coaches praise his discipline and reliability in multiple fronts. Anthony projects as a rotational defensive end with a sturdy run‑defense profile.
22) Romello Height | 6'3 | 235 | EDGE | Texas Tech
Height is an explosive, bendy edge rusher who transferred from USC and brought immediate speed off the edge to Texas Tech’s defense. His first step and ability to flatten to the quarterback give him natural pass‑rush upside. He’s still developing his play strength and run‑fit discipline, but his athletic traits are evident. Coaches highlight his improved consistency and growing confidence. Height projects as a situational pass rusher with developmental starter upside.
23) Jaishawn Barham | 6'3 | 258 | EDGE/LB | Michigan
Barham is an explosive, versatile defender who can play off‑ball or on the edge, giving Michigan flexibility in their front. His first‑step quickness and ability to convert speed to power make him a disruptive pass rusher. He’s a strong tackler with excellent range, often chasing plays down from the backside. Coaches highlight his maturity, football IQ, and ability to handle multiple roles. Barham projects as a hybrid linebacker/edge with high‑end athletic upside.
24) Wesley Williams | 6'3 | 265 | EDGE | Duke
25) Caden Curry | 6'3 | 260 | EDGE | Ohio State
26) Mason Reiger | 6'4 | 245 | EDGE | Wisconsin
27) Jack Pyburn | 6'4 | 258 | EDGE | LSU
28) J'Mond Tapp | 6'3 | 275 | EDGE | Southern Miss
29) Kendal Daniels | 6'5 | 242 | EDGE | Oklahoma
30) Mikail Kamara | 6'1 | 265 | EDGE | Indiana
31) Patrick Payton | 6'5 | 240 | EDGE | LSU
32) Marvin Jones | 6'5 | 255 | EDGE | Oklahoma
33) Maurice Westmoreland | 6'2 | 250 | EDGE | Tulane
999) Kenyatta Jackson | 6'6 | 265 | EDGE | Ohio State
999) Damon Wilson | 6'5 | 250 | EDGE | Miami
999) Clev Lubin | 6'3 | 250 | EDGE | Louisville
999) Anthony Smith | 6'6 | 285 | EDGE | Minnesota
999) Will Heldt | 6'6 | 265 | EDGE | Clemson
999) Tobi Osunsanmi | 6'3 | 250 | EDGE | Indiana
999) Matayo Uiagalelei | 6'5 | 270 | EDGE | Oregon
999) Teitum Tuioti | 6'3 | 263 | EDGE | Oregon
999) Anto Saka | 6'4 | 247 | EDGE | Northwestern