2027 NFL Draft - Top Defensive Ends
(5-Technique DT)
Most Recent Update: 5/18/2026 7:00 PM EST
Position/Conference Rankings
| Rank | O/A | Chng | Player/School | Ht/Wt | Elig. | BIO |
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Position/Conference Rankings
| Rank | O/A | Chng | Player/School | Ht/Wt | Elig. | BIO |
Position Rank
1
Overall Rank
36
Anthony Smith
Minnesota
RSR
Height:
6'6"
Weight:
285
Position Rank
2
Overall Rank
92
Francis Brewu
Notre Dame
JR
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
280
Position Rank
3
Overall Rank
97
Mario Landino
Indiana
JR
Height:
6'4"
Weight:
284
Position Rank
4
Overall Rank
131
Taylor Wein
Oklahoma
RJR
Height:
6'4"
Weight:
276
Position Rank
5
Overall Rank
144
Ezra Christensen
Colorado
RSR
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
280
Position Rank
6
Overall Rank
239
Will Whitson
Mississippi State
SR
Height:
6'5"
Weight:
295
Position Rank
7
Overall Rank
244
Emmanuel Oyebadejo
Florida
RSR
Height:
6'5"
Weight:
295
Position Rank
8
Overall Rank
247
D.J. Hicks
Texas A&M
SR
Height:
6'3"
Weight:
295
Position Rank
9
Overall Rank
258
Kemari Copeland
Virginia Tech
SR
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
280
Position Rank
10
Overall Rank
277
Kelby Collins
South Carolina
SR
Height:
6'4"
Weight:
285
Position Rank
11
Overall Rank
287
Dallas Afalava
Wake Forest
RSR
Height:
6'1"
Weight:
291
