A champion has been crowned, and football season is over. We can weep for what was, but fear not, the end of football season ushers in NFL Draft season! The premium positions in football have shifted over time, with positions like running back dwindling in demand and elite offensive tackles becoming secondary to quarterbacks. On defense, NFL executives are on the hunt for difference-making pass rushers and edge defenders. Generating an effective pass rush to disrupt an opposing quarterback and render passing attacks toothless is incredibly important in today's game. For evidence, look no further than the fearsome Seattle Seahawks and the work they did against Drake Maye's New England Patriots.
This year's EDGE class is a good one, with at least seven different prospects expected to be selected in the first round and several intriguing players behind them that project as good players in time. The "next Myles Garrett" won't be found in this group, but there are plenty of guys who profile as very solid starters who could blossom into major impact players. Ohio State's Arvell Reese has generated some division among analysts, who argue over whether he's an outside linebacker or an edge rusher. Still, teams have been trending more toward using his unique athleticism and speed and turning him loose against opposing quarterbacks. That makes him the top-rated EDGE with others hot on his heels. Who are the top ten EDGE players in the 2026 NFL Draft?
