Summer edge rusher rankings for the 2027 NFL draft
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Nov 1, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Dylan Stewart (6) tackles Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) during the second quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
The edge rusher class for the 2027 NFL Draft is a fun one with several stars in the making within it.
We have reached another week into the Summer Scouting process, and that means we have wrapped up watching the top edge rushers in the class heading into the Fall.
In total, I watched 13 edge rushers and will be sharing some notes on the top 10. I will share all the names at the end, but when we discuss the top options of this edge rushers class, there are some top-end pieces for teams to target. The Summer is all about being positive with players, with some notes to keep in mind when we watch them in the Fall.
We have beaten around the bush enough, though, let's show our rankings.
Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) stands over Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) after Mateer is sacked during the second half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) looks to pass against Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) during the first quarter at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
Nov 1, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) looks to pass against Utah Utes defensive end John Henry Daley (90) during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) is stopped by Arkansas defensive lineman Quincy Rhodes Jr. (97) in an NCAA college football game on Oct. 11, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dec 27, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive end Damon Wilson II (8) looks on before a play against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) gets into position during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Ole Miss Rebels linebacker Princewill Umanmielen (1) sacks Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 8, 2026.
Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman AJ Green (17) grabs Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) as Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) helps in the first half Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Coco Azema (0) and Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Anto Saka (4) tackle Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, during the NCAA football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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