Best available EDGE in 2026 NFL Draft: Updated results, top prospects still on board
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The NFL Draft has arrived. No more conjecture or hypothetical. Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real.
Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top. In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends.
A year from now we could be looking at one of the deeper position groups. In the short time, many will focus on Bailey, Bain, Faulk, Mesidor and Howell. However, the depth of this group cannot be overlooked.
There could be as many as ten EDGE players taken from the 3rd round forward that not only project to starters but could be big impact players at the next level. There are even draft analyst darlings well into the fifth round.
Best available EDGE in 2026 NFL Draft
Name SchoolHTWTRangePick TeamDavid BaileyTexas Tech6'3250Top 102JetsRueben Bain JrMiami6'3270Top 2015BuccaneersKeldric FaulkAuburn6'6285Rd 1-231TitansAkheem MesidorMiami6'3280Rd 1-222ChargersCashius HowellTexas A&M6'2248Rd 1-241BengalsZion YoungMissouri6'5262Rd 1-245RavensTJ ParkerClemson6'3260Rd 1-235BillsR Mason ThomasOklahoma6'2249Rd 1-240ChiefsDerrick Moore Michigan6'3260Rd 1-244LionsKeyron CrawfordAuburn6'4255Rd 2-3Malachi Lawrence UCF6'4250Rd 2-323CowboysLT OvertonAlabama6'5283Rd 2-3Gabe JacasIllinois6'3270Rd 2-355PatriotsMax LlewellynIowa6'5263Rd 2-3Tyreak SappFlorida6'2274Rd 2-3Romello HeightTexas A&M6'3240Rd 2-3Jaishawn BarhamMichigan6'3243Rd 2-4George Gumbs JrFlorida6'4250Rd 2-4Joshua JosephsTennessee6'3240Rd 2-4Wesley WilliamsDuke 6'3265Rd 3-5Dani Daniels-SuttonPenn State6'5265Rd 3-5Mikail KamaraIndiana6'1262Rd 3-5Nadame Tucker W. Michigan6'3250Rd 3-5Caden CurryOhio State6'3280Rd 3-5Quintayvious HutchinsBoston College6'3240Rd 3-5Marvin Jones JrOklahoma6'5262Rd 3-5Aidan HubbardNorthwestern6'4255Rd 4-6Patrick PaytonLSU6'6255Rd 4-6Nyjalik KellyUCF6'5250Rd 4-6TJ GuyMichigan6'4250Rd 4-6Vincent Anthony JrDuke6'6260Rd 4-6Anthony LucasUSC6'5285Rd 4-6Eric O'NeillRutgers6'3261Rd 4-6Mason Reiger Wisconsin6'5248Rd 4-6Logan FanoUtah6'5260Rd 4-6Keyshawn James-NewbyNew Mexico6'2244Rd 5-7Ben BellVirginia Tech6'1235Rd 5-7Jack PyburnLSU6'4264Rd 5-7Dean MillerKansas6'5240Rd 5-7Mo WestmorelandTulane6'2250Rd 5-7Jimmori RobinsonW. Virginia6'4250Rd 5-72026 NFL Draft social media reactions to EDGE selections
GABE. JACAS. 🙂↕️@Gabeosama | @IlliniFootballpic.twitter.com/MPQvnMGVLq
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2026
Zion Young is a Raven❗ pic.twitter.com/6djlvUfMXn
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 25, 2026
With the No. 44 overall pick, the Detroit Lions select Derrick Moore 🚨
— 247Sports (@247Sports) April 24, 2026
Moore was the No. 94 overall ranked player in the 2022 class.https://t.co/O4G7gOaWkQpic.twitter.com/gDPrJF0aNp
Cincy adds chaos.
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 24, 2026
With the 41st pick in the 2026 #NFLDraft, the @Bengals select, Cashius Howell. pic.twitter.com/GLVsFGQA1H
With the No. 40 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Chiefs select R Mason Thomas.
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
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Auburn EDGE Keldric Faulk is headed to Tennessee at No. 31 overall 💪 pic.twitter.com/oyvEkTfRvK
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 24, 2026
The moment Malachi Lawrence became our 5th first rounder in program history...
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) April 24, 2026
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The @Chargers make Akheem Mesidor the 22nd overall pick!
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
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The @Buccaneers select Rueben Bain Jr. from @CanesFootball with the 15th pick!
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
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"It's surreal to me."
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
David Bailey is eager to bring some pass rush to the @nyjets 💪
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The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.