2026 NFL DRAFT · POSITION RANKINGS

2026 NFL Draft EDGE Rushers Rankings

Top 15 edge rushers with projected rounds, measurables, and scouting notes.

Class take: Deepest EDGE class since 2022: Bain, Reese, Bailey, Faulk, Parker all viable R1.

Top of the class: Arvell Reese (Ohio State). EDGE/LB hybrid (Parsons comp).

Full Rankings (15 prospects)

#NameSchoolHT/WTRoundScouting Nugget
1Arvell ReeseOhio State6-4 / 243R1 top 5EDGE/LB hybrid (Parsons comp)
2Rueben Bain Jr.Miami (FL)6-3 / 275R1 top 102025 ACC Defensive Player of the Year; 9.5 sacks
3David BaileyTexas Tech6-3 / 250R1 top 12Unanimous AA, Big-12 DL of Year
4Keldric FaulkAuburn6-5 / 270R1Base end with pass-rush juice
5TJ ParkerClemson6-3 / 260R1Senior Bowl standout
6Akheem MesidorMiami (FL)6-4 / 265R1Pairs with Bain
7Cashius HowellTexas A&M6-3 / 255R1Bowling Green transfer
8Gabe JacasIllinois6-4 / 255R1-R2Big Ten producer
9Zion YoungMissouri6-5 / 255R2Michigan State transfer
10Malachi LawrenceUCF6-3 / 260R2Big 12 riser
11Joshua JosephsTennessee6-4 / 260R2SEC
12Mike GreenMarshall6-3 / 245R2G5 bender
13Derrick MooreMichigan6-3 / 255R2-R3Big Ten
14Dani Dennis-SuttonPenn State6-5 / 260R2-R32024 hype rebound
15R Mason ThomasOklahoma6-3 / 245R3Speed rusher

← All positions deep dive · Best prospects by position · Full draft board