SEC Has Top 3 Edge Rushers in Country, Analyst Says
Summary
An NFL draft expert, Todd McShay, ranked the top six edge rushers (players who rush the opposing quarterback) in college football for 2026. He placed three players from the SEC conference at the top, showing its strength in this position despite the Big Ten being considered better overall.Key Facts
- Todd McShay named the top three edge rushers as Dylan Stewart (South Carolina), Colin Simmons (Texas), and Yhonzae Pierre (Alabama).
- All three of McShay’s top edge rushers play in the SEC conference.
- There is debate over whether Stewart or Simmons should be ranked first, with Simmons having better statistics like more sacks.
- Dylan Stewart is a 6-foot-5, 250-pound player who was highly rated since high school but has fewer sacks than Simmons.
- Colin Simmons, at 6-foot-3 and 246 pounds, led the SEC with 12 sacks and 15 quarterback hurries in 2025.
- Yhonzae Pierre had a strong sophomore season with 8 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.
- Damon Wilson II of Miami, ranked fourth, used to play in the SEC for Georgia and Missouri.
- The other two players ranked are Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (Ohio State) and Will Heldt (Clemson), both bigger defensive ends hoping for strong senior years.
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