Players who can rush the passer are critical in the NFL. The edge position in a defense, whether labeled a defensive end or a linebacker, is one of the premium positions in the league because of its impact, disrupting the passing game.
Who are the best edge defenders in the NFL?
Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar continues his positional rankings. The top 11 are below. Read his full post to get a full scouting report and film breakdown.
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1. Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
2. Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers
3. Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
4. Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders
5. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
6. Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings
7. Haason Reddick, Philadelphia Eagles
8. Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers
9. Matthew Judon, New England Patriots
10. Jaelan Phillips, Miami Dolphins
Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars
Honorable mention
- Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions
- Von Miller, Buffalo Bills
- Denico Autry, Tennessee Titans
- Za’Darius Smith, Cleveland Browns
- Brandon Graham, Philadelphia Eagles
- Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals
- Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers
- Montez Sweat, Washington Commanders
- Jerry Hughes, Houston Texans
