Final 2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Edge Rushers

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Ethan Woodie
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The NFL draft is less than two weeks away, and our coverage here at NFL Trade Rumors rolls on. Stretching all the way back to last summer, I’ve been poring over tape, monitoring pro day and Combine performances, and getting my eyes on the All-Star circuit, all to deliver the most accurate and informative draft coverage I can.

I’d nominate this edge rusher class as the strongest position group in the entire draft. It has everything you could want: elite, blue-chip talent at the top, a stable of first-round-caliber prospects behind the top group and insane depth on Day 2. I’d put my top 19 edge rushers in the bucket of “should be gone by the time Day 3 rolls around” and that’s just ridiculous depth for a class to have. They all have such varied skillsets and strengths, as well, and there truly is a flavor for everyone depending on what you value most.

This marks the last entry in my final position rankings series: over 200 prospects ranked, with over 100 of them having full scouting reports. Be sure to check out the other positions if you haven’t already, and don’t worry — we have more draft coverage coming your way. I’ll be delivering a final Big Board update (expanding to 200 players!) in about a week, and with the draft just 11 days away, we have a lot more in the tank to keep you up to date and prepared. Stay tuned!

1: Rueben Bain Jr., Miami

A four-star recruit from Miami, Bain announced himself on the college football stage as a true freshman in emphatic fashion. In 2023, he earned ACC Rookie of the Year and third-team All-ACC honors behind 44 tackles, eight sacks, three forced fumbles and a pass defensed. He suffered a significant calf injury in the season opener of his sophomore year, missing a chunk of the season as a result and hampering him even upon his return. But Bain had quite the comeback story as a junior, totaling 54 tackles, 10 sacks, an interception, a forced fumble and a pass defensed, being named first-team All-ACC and ACC Defensive Player of the Year.

Measuring at 6-2, 263 pounds, Bain can line up and rush the passer from the inside or the outside. His first step off the line is otherworldly for a man his size, immediately putting the tackle in recovery mode. He consistently makes first contact with the blocker, dictating the rep and establishing early positioning. Bain has elite bend and flexibility for his size, turning the corner in an instant and playing with impressive agility and quickness for such a large human being.

But power is Bain’s calling card, and he has it in spades. His hands jolt blockers on contact, ripping through them to apply pressure to the quarterback. He collapses pockets in fractions of a second, completely discarding the tackle within a step or two to break up a play. Bain combines his power and speed with the technical precision of a much more experienced player, with a wide variety of pass rush moves at his disposal and multiple counters available to him off his initial move. As a run defender, Bain is among the best in the class, playing with discipline and holding the edge with his blend of power and vision.

For all his strengths, the one asterisk on Bain’s profile is his lack of elite arm length. His conflicting arm measurements range from “below average” to “wild NFL outlier,” and that’s not a good sign. It hasn’t been an issue to this point in his career, and he more than makes up for it with his technique, but it’s worth keeping an eye on.

Bain has been my top player in this class since the summer and that isn’t changing now. He’s a game-wrecker in the NFL, the kind of pass rusher a team can build around. Comparing players between classes can be somewhat difficult, but he’s one of the best edge defender prospects I’ve scouted in years — he’s in the same tier as guys like Myles Garrett and Chase Young for me. Bain is the no-brainer pick at the top of this draft and I wouldn’t even hesitate to take him as the first non-quarterback off the board.

2: Joshua Josephs, Tennessee

A four-star recruit from Kennesaw, Georgia, Josephs played immediately as a true freshman but didn’t have his breakout year until his junior season in 2024. That year, he had 39 tackles, two sacks, three forced fumbles and three passes defensed. Despite his solid stat line, he flew under the radar entering his senior season. Josephs followed it up by posting 33 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes defensed, anchoring the Volunteers’ defense.

At 6-3, 242 pounds, Josephs has the look of a modern undersized pass rush specialist. But that’s not how he plays. He has a massive wingspan and incredible power for his size, anchoring against the run and playing with exceptional eye discipline. He holds the edge and funnels action back inside, pursuing to make big plays in the backfield without giving up positioning or losing contain. Josephs’ success against the run means he can stay in the game in all situations — coaches don’t have to choose between sacrificing pass rush productivity for improved run support.

That said, Josephs will make his money as a pass rusher. Because he’s really, really good at it. He uses his long arms to establish early contact and he has the leverage advantage against every tackle he faces. With freakish bend around the edge, Josephs plays with incredible hips and fluid movement, wasting no time turning the corner. His first step off the line is absurdly quick and he converts that speed to power well, exploding on contact to dent the line and create rush opportunities. And if all that wasn’t enough, Josephs plays with a veteran’s bag of pass rush moves, including a variety of counters to play off of.

Occasionally, Josephs’ lack of size can be a problem, particularly when an offensive tackle gets his hands on him to slow him down. This doesn’t happen often, but when it does, Josephs has limited options available to him. In fact, he struggles more generally to free himself from blocks, something his coaches at the next level will invariably work with him on. Additionally, he needs to continue to work on adding more pass rush moves, as his rush plans get stale on occasion.

I’m prepared to be the highest evaluator in Josephs by about 50 spots on my final Big Board. I truly don’t understand why he’s considered a Day 2 pick by most. Sure, he needs to continue developing, but his combination of length, speed, power and explosiveness is just rare. Not only that, but Josephs was consistently productive and won his battles against the top tackles in this class. I’m on an island with him, and I’m perfectly okay with that. He’s that good.

3: David Bailey, Texas Tech

A four-star recruit from Irvine, Bailey committed to Stanford where he played for three seasons. He was named a freshman All-American in 2022 with 46 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles, following that up as a sophomore with 34 tackles and five sacks, making honorable mention All-Pac 12. As a junior, he posted 31 tackles, seven sacks and five forced fumbles, transferring to the Red Raiders after the season. As a senior in Lubbock, he led all power conference players in sacks and was named consensus first-team All-Big 12 with 52 tackles, 15 sacks, three forced fumbles and a pass defensed.

Measuring at 6-4, 251 pounds, Bailey fires off the snap so quickly it sometimes looks like he left early. He’s an athletic specimen, making Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List, with incredible strength at his size that shocks blockers on contact. A violent pass rusher, Bailey has so many moves he uses to go after the quarterback, using his quick first step and powerful hands to win one-on-one. If he’s stymied initially, he’ll pivot to his deep bag of counters, always probing for an avenue to get by his man.

Bailey’s explosive quickness is worth mentioning again. He can stop and start on a dime, adding extra layers to his pass rush moves other players simply can’t match. As a run defender, Bailey holds his own at the point of attack and maintains the edge well enough, pursuing to make big tackles for a loss. He can even drop into coverage with far more effectiveness than most edge rushers, though he’s still best deployed as a pass rusher.

One of Bailey’s biggest weaknesses is his overaggressiveness. He’s always chasing the big play, and frequently comes up with it — but he can get in trouble overpursuing, abandoning his rush lane and leaving scrambling windows wide open. Against the run, he’s particularly susceptible, and teams found success targeting him with the ground game. Bailey generally struggles against drive blockers and in short-yardage situations, and his bull rush is fairly hit or miss.

The most productive pass rusher in college football this season, Bailey is relentless to the ball and has so many ways of getting there. I have him with a first-round grade and he’s a top-10 overall player on my board. His tape is that good, and players with his combination of athleticism and advanced technique have a high hit rate in the league.

4: Akheem Mesidor, Miami

A four-star recruit from Ottawa, Mesidor began his collegiate career as a nose tackle at West Virginia in 2020, earning second-team All-Big 12 honors with 32 tackles and five sacks. He followed that up in 2021 with 38 tackles and four sacks, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 nods, and transferred to the Hurricanes in 2022. That season, he had 38 tackles, seven sacks, a forced fumble and four passes defensed, being named honorable mention All-ACC after the season. Though most of his 2023 season was wiped out due to a foot injury, Mesidor came back in 2024 with 32 tackles and five sacks, once again earning honorable mention All-ACC status. In his sixth year of college football in 2025, Mesidor had a monster breakout campaign, totaling 63 tackles, 12 sacks and four forced fumbles, being named to the first-team All-ACC and second-team All-American after the season.

Standing at 6-3, 259 pounds, Mesidor is an elite pass rusher. All those years in college have paid off, as he has an impressively deep and developed bag of pass rush moves he uses to get after quarterbacks. You name the move, he has it — rips, swims, arm-overs, spins, push-pulls, long-arms and much more. Mesidor throws so much at his tackle matchup throughout each game, setting up counters to pay off later and finding what works against each opponent. His hand usage is exceptional and he does such a good job of keeping his chest clean, allowing him to work in his moves.

Mesidor’s first step off the line is explosive and timely, granting him an immediate advantage as the tackle is forced to go into recovery mode. As soon as the tackle tries to compensate for his speed to the edge, he comes back with an inside counter, dusting blockers in record time with a Euro-step through to the quarterback. Against the run, Mesidor sets a hard edge, with good pound-for-pound strength and the leverage to hold his gaps and collapse down to make plays on the ball carrier.

There are two main reasons Mesidor isn’t a projected top-10 pick — his age and medical history. Foot injuries for defensive linemen are scary and combined with the fact that he turned 25 last week, it makes for an unappealing archetype. Additionally, Mesidor is a bit underathletic and lacks prototypical length. That naturally raises questions about his ability to translate his college production to the NFL, especially for a prospect who broke out late.

I have a first-round grade on Mesidor despite all the potential red flags. He’s athletic enough to make it work and is such an advanced pass rusher while also providing solid production in run defense. Rebuilding teams that need a long-term piece will probably go in another direction, but Mesidor can be a starter on a playoff team right now. His second contract will have some complications, but if he’s good enough to earn a second contract, the pick will have been a win. 

5: T.J. Parker, Clemson

A four-star high school recruit from Alabama, Parker made an impact on the field right away for the Tigers. He was named a freshman All-American behind 33 tackles, five sacks and a pass defensed, showcasing a high degree of technical skill for such a young player. As a sophomore, Parker was sensational, posting 57 tackles, 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and a pass defensed, making second-team All-ACC and entering 2025 with considerable hype. Parker wasn’t as productive as a junior, but he still had 37 tackles, five sacks and a pass defensed.

Standing at 6-4, 263 pounds, Parker is well-built even by NFL standards. He’s a masterful technician of a pass rusher, with so many different moves he uses to create pressure. His hand usage in particular is exceptional, with strong initial contact to set the tone and great hand-fighting skills to free himself from blocks. Parker is great at using counters, too, setting up the opposing tackle over the course of the game to set up other moves later on. You don’t have to worry about Parker being out of position or caught unaware, as he plays so fundamentally sound and diagnoses misdirection quickly.

As a run defender, Parker sets a hard edge and rallies to tackle the ball carrier. He doesn’t overpursue or lose contain often, and he’s disciplined in his rush lanes, not allowing the quarterback to scramble free through his side of the line. Once he gets into the backfield, he delivers consistent production, finishing sacks well with a relentless motor. Overwhelming strength is his calling card, and he devastates offensive linemen with his power.

Parker isn’t a great athlete by NFL standards. He’s a step slow off the line and doesn’t have the short-area quickness to defeat blockers early. This is a problem against the more athletic tackles Parker faced, where he just didn’t have the movement skills to take advantage of the openings he created. He also has too many missed tackles on his film — something he’ll want to clean up moving forward.

I have a late first-round grade on Parker, a notable fall from this summer when he was a top 10 player on my board. But I still think he offers a considerable floor as a prospect. Worst-case scenario, he’s a plus run defender who can offer good secondary pass rush production. I wouldn’t be drafting Parker with the intention of making him my top pass rusher, but if I need a supplementary starter next to one on the other side of the line, he’d be just about perfect.

6: Malachi Lawrence, Central Florida

A three-star recruit from Louisville, Lawrence redshirted at UCF in 2021 and saw limited action in 2022. He became an entrenched starter as a redshirt sophomore, however, producing 27 tackles, eight sacks and a pass defensed, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition. After missing some time in 2024 and only posting five sacks, 2025 was Lawrence’s best season. He had 28 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles and two passes defensed. That performance earned him first-team All-Big 12 honors and he became a big-time riser throughout the pre-draft process.

Checking in at 6-4, 253 pounds, Lawrence just oozes athleticism. He’s got long arms and a stout frame, with great strength at the point of attack and explosive speed that’s a challenge for blockers to handle. He knows how to maximize his leverage and keep blockers away from his chest, long-arming them to stay in control of the rep. With twitchy movements and a great first step, Lawrence creates immediate advantages for himself off the snap, sending the tackle into recovery mode and working off that.

It’s not just theoretical with Lawrence, either — he’s one of the most technically proficient pass rushers in this class. He has incredible diversity in his pass rush plan and seemingly has a move perfectly designed to beat every blocker he faced in college. That length and leverage he plays with translates to elite pass rush production, with game-changing speed off the edge and a deep bag of counters to deploy as necessary. Lawrence’s combination of explosiveness, length and refinement is rare.

Lawrence struggles a lot more against the run. He lacks discipline in his rushing lanes, often leaving wide-open cutback lanes when he fails to complete his assignment. Double teams move him off the ball consistently and he struggles to disengage from blockers to make tackles despite his impressive length. There’s a reason his tackle numbers are so low each season and it’s in part because he misses a lot of them. Lawrence has the length and speed to be a much better tackler, but he simply gets sloppy at times and loses concentration. That won’t fly in the NFL.

I have an early second-round grade on Lawrence myself, but he could easily go in the first round. As I said, he has a rare combination of athletic gifts and provable production. The only thing holding him back from a top-15 selection is his poor run defense. Still, I’m sure plenty of coaches will believe in their abilities to get the best out of him, and his upside is pretty immense if it all works out. Lawrence’s floor is a good designated pass rusher — his ceiling is one of the most productive players in the league.

7: Keldric Faulk, Auburn

A four-star recruit who stayed in his home state of Alabama, Faulk made a splash as a true freshman in 2023, earning freshman All-SEC honors with 36 tackles, a sack and a pass defensed. He had a massive breakout year as a sophomore, with 45 tackles, seven sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defensed, garnering significant draft buzz entering his junior season. Faulk wasn’t as productive in 2025, but he did earn third-team All-SEC and had 29 tackles, two sacks and four passes defensed.

At 6-6, 276 pounds, Faulk is a positional chameleon. He can line up as a stand-up rusher, play with his hand in the dirt, or even reduce inside to moonlight at 3-tech. The power he has in his hands is staggering — often quite literally to the offensive linemen who have to stop him. He plays with devastating strength on contact, dislodging blockers and resetting the line of scrimmage. Faulk changes how teams run the football; he’s that good of an edge setter by himself.

As a pass rusher, Faulk has impressive agility for his size. He’s not as fast as some of these smaller players, but he makes up for it with quick feet and freakish bend. His hand usage is rapidly improving, as he’s learning how to use his strength to his advantage when hand fighting to create space and put the blocker off balance. Faulk’s natural length is a plus against most tackles, letting him dictate contact, and he’s disciplined in his rush lanes to hold containment.

Faulk is still developing as a pass rusher, and right now, he only has one or two moves in his arsenal. Everything else he does is freestyling, which had limited effectiveness in college, let alone in the NFL. He needs to add an actual set of moves and counters to play off of, and until he does, his ability to get pressure on the quarterback will be minimal. Faulk will never have the get-off that smaller rushers do, so he needs to compensate by mastering his own strengths and playing to them when rushing the passer.

It’s easy to see why Faulk is so beloved by some evaluators. His athletic gifts are insane, especially at his size, and with some more refinement to his game he could be special. I see some red flags on his profile that worry me, namely that prospects like him tend to have a low hit rate in the NFL. Still, you can’t teach some of the stuff he can do, and for that reason, I still have a second-round grade on him. Faulk’s floor as a run defender still projects well to the next level.

8: Cashius Howell, Texas A&M

A three-star recruit from Kansas City, Howell spent three seasons at Bowling Green, taking a redshirt year in 2021 before racking up 12 sacks over his next two seasons. He transferred to Texas A&M in 2024, playing next to three NFL draft picks along the Aggies’ defensive line and still standing out with 40 tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble, an interception and seven passes defensed. As a senior in 2025, Howell improved upon that production, putting up 31 tackles, 12 sacks, a forced fumble, and six passes defensed, earning consensus first-team All-SEC recognition.

Checking in at 6-2 and a half, 251 pounds, Howell plays with burst off the snap. He’s moving before anyone else is, engaging his blocker and setting the tone for the rep. Few players in this class have as deep and as varied a bag of pass rush moves as Howell does, and he keeps tackles guessing all game long with his approach to each snap. He deploys a devastating set of moves and counters that give him an advantage in every matchup, and he’s constantly trying new things.

Howell can line up at multiple positions and he holds his own against the run, standing his ground and funneling the action back inside. He plays with good instincts in the backfield, with a knack for finishing plays and solid backfield production in each of his collegiate seasons. Howell has a nice blend of speed and power that he deploys in his pass rushes, with a quick first step and good controlling hands throughout the rep that give him the ability to execute his moves.

Now, Howell’s limitations are pretty clear. His arms are absurdly short, as in the 0th-percentile for the position. He also tested as a pretty limited athlete, and that’s a tough combination to beat. You can already see on tape how he struggles to disengage from blockers and gets washed out of the action at times against the run, both of which could be due to his poor length. That’s something Howell can’t fix, either.

Howell’s tape is worthy of a first-round pick. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the athletic traits or the measurements that typically go that high on draft night. I still have a second-round grade on him and I’d be happy to take a chance on him on Day 2. His production speaks for itself. But with his limitations, Howell carries substantial bust risk that I doubt most teams are willing to chance with a premium first-round pick.

9: Keyron Crawford, Auburn

A three-star recruit from Memphis, Crawford didn’t start playing football until his senior year of high school. That was enough to earn him a scholarship at Arkansas State, and after a quiet freshman year, he broke out in 2023 with 44 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass defensed. He transferred to Auburn in 2024 and while he initially played a backup role, he became a starter in 2025 and dominated the SEC. Crawford had 36 tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble and an interception last season, earning third-team All-SEC recognition.

Standing at 6-4, 253 pounds, Crawford is an impressively fluid athlete. His first step is his best trait, firing off the ball with considerable speed and immediately threatening the outside shoulder of the tackle. When he gains a step on his blocker, he presses the advantage, bending the corner in record time and flattening back to the quarterback to apply pressure. The way Crawford can flex around his blocker is eye-popping — he’s such a fluid mover out there, combining speed with agility and lateral quickness to cause a lot of problems for offensive linemen.

The strength Crawford possesses in his hands is impressive, and he knocks tackles back on first contact. With some genuinely twitchy athleticism and a deep bag of pass rush moves, he has a lot in his repertoire, playing with relentless energy and refined skill. Despite lacking ideal length, he knows how to win with quickness and hand usage, clearing out blockers and closing to the quarterback. Crawford even has some coverage versatility, with good reps of zone dropping on his film that make him ideally suited to odd-front defenses that ask their edge rushers to occasionally drop into zones.

Crawford doesn’t have great length and that shows up in a few areas of his game. He struggles to disengage from blockers, both in the run game and in his pass rush. He’s often washed out of the action against the run, lacking the anchor to hold his ground and losing at the point of attack. When pass rushing, he doesn’t utilize counters well, and his rushes die when a tackle locks him up. Crawford has a missed tackle rate that’s a bit too high, and it causes problems even when he’s in a good position.

Yet another intriguing Day 2 edge rusher prospect, Crawford’s late arrival to the sport gives him substantial room to grow. He’s gotten better and better each season in college and the arrow is still pointing firmly up. Teams that run 3-4 defenses will be Crawford’s best fit, and he can be an impact rotational player as a rookie before growing into a starting role. There are pass rushers I have ranked behind him that may make a more immediate impact, but I love his potential long-term.

10: R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma

A four-star recruit from Fort Lauderdale, Thomas spent two injury-riddled seasons in Norman before breaking out as a junior with 23 tackles, nine sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defensed. That performance earned him second-team All-SEC recognition and he backed it up as a senior, posting 26 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass defensed in just nine games. Thomas was named first-team All-SEC after the season.

At 6-2, 241 pounds, Thomas is on the field to do one thing and one thing only: rush the passer. He’s good at it, too, with an impressive first step off the line of scrimmage that puts tackles in immediate scramble mode. When Thomas gets going, tackles have a tough time keeping up with him, and he has the bend and fluidity around the edge to apply instant pressure on the cornerback if he gets that first step. Thomas plays with great hands, keeping his chest clean and winning the leverage battle consistently.

Despite his size, Thomas is a decent run defender in college, with the strength to hold the point of attack and disciplined habits against the run. Once he gets into the backfield, he chases down the ball carrier like a bullet, with impressive backfield production each of the last two seasons. As a pass rusher, Thomas has a variety of moves he uses with effectiveness, and has built out a nice set of counters to come back with later in games.

I question how replicable Thomas’ run defense reps are against NFL-caliber tackles with the size and athleticism to really lock him up. He already gets moved off the ball sometimes and he just doesn’t play with enough power down-to-down to hold up at the next level. He also struggles when his speed moves aren’t working, and he could use a more varied approach to continue to create pressure when his initial move is stymied.

Overall, Thomas is a great Day 2 prospect. He can produce right away as a designated pass rusher and he’ll have the opportunity to grow into a larger role. The NFL is always looking for guys who can put the quarterback on the ground, and Thomas can absolutely do that. As a second- or third-round pick, I’d be very happy with what he could bring to my team.

The Next Fifteen

11 — Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan: A 6-2, 247-pound transfer from Houston, Tucker has been one of “my guys” throughout this draft process. He only has one year of standout production to his name, but his first step off the line is otherworldly and he’s an advanced technician as a pass rusher.

12 — Gabe Jacas, Illinois: A 6-4, 260-pound edge rusher from Florida, Jacas is incredibly versatile in his deployment. He logged a lot of snaps as a stand-up rusher for the Fighting Illini, using his immense speed-to-power generation to collapse the pocket and make plays in both phases of the game.

13 — Zion Young, Missouri: A 6-6, 262-pound Michigan State transfer, Young is as stout as they come against the run. Few can match his strength at the point of attack, and his ability to hold the edge is impressive.

14 — Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State: A 6-6, 256-pound former five-star recruit, Dennis-Sutton is a truly ascending player. A monster athlete with incredible power at his disposal, he is a plus in run defense and flashed untapped upside as a pass rusher down the stretch of the season.

15 — Derrick Moore, Michigan: A 6-4, 255-pound Baltimore native, Moore generates exceptional pass rush production. His speed-to-power conversion is impressive for his size and he complements it with a diverse array of moves he uses to beat tackles.

16 — Romello Height, Texas Tech: A 6-3, 239-pound transfer from Georgia Tech via Auburn and USC, Height is out there to do one thing. While he’s undersized and gets moved around against the run, his explosive first step and ridiculous speed around the edge gives him a clear path to NFL production.

17 — Mikail Kamara, Indiana: A 6-1, 262-pound transfer from James Madison, Kamara is a bully on the line of scrimmage. He uses his natural leverage to his advantage, getting underneath blockers with a quick first step and creating havoc at the point of attack.

18 — LT Overton, Alabama: A 6-3, 274-pound Texas A&M transfer, Overton just moves in a way that shouldn’t be possible at his size. A staunch run defender with crazy pass rush reps on tape, it’s just a matter of staying healthy and putting it all together at the next level.

19  — Jaishawn Barham, Michigan: A 6-3 and a half, 240-pound converted off-ball linebacker and Maryland transfer, Barham is still adjusting to the position switch. But he plays with relentless energy and toughness against the run, and can only continue to grow as a pass rusher.

20 — George Gumbs Jr., Florida: A 6-4, 245-pound former walk-on wide receiver at Northern Illinois, Gumbs transformed his game throughout his collegiate career. Right now it’s mostly just athleticism, but his twitched-up frame and powerful hands — combined with plus length — give him a real ceiling in the NFL.

21 — Anthony Lucas, USC: A 6-5 and a half, 256-pound Texas A&M transfer, Lucas plays with great leverage and uses his length to control reps at the line of scrimmage. He’s scheme-versatile and can play in multiple alignments.

22 — Tyreak Sapp, Florida: A 6-2, 273-pound edge rusher from Fort Lauderdale, Sapp is a run-stuffing end who projects as a two-down player in the NFL. His pass rush skill never quite developed, but he knows how to hold the point of attack and take on double teams with confidence.

23 — Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College: A 6-3, 233-pound Alabama native, Hutchins chose the Eagles for his education and that character and studious attitude shows up on tape. He puts the work in, using his length and explosive movements to attack weaknesses in his opponents’ game.

24 — Max Llewellyn, Iowa: A 6-6, 258-pound edge rusher who grew up just outside of Iowa City, Llewellyn plays with fire and threatens the outside shoulder of the tackle consistently. With a developed bag of counters to work with, he knows how to set up blockers that will pay off with moves deployed later in the game.

25 — Caden Curry, Ohio State: A 6-3, 257-pound edge rusher from Indiana, Curry checked every box you could want in college football. His underathletic build might limit him at the next level, but he’s an exceptionally productive pass rusher with a quick first step and strong run support tendencies.

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