2026 NFL Draft EDGE Rankings: Rueben Bain, David Bailey, and Rising Stars

The 2026 NFL Draft EDGE class is starting to take shape, and it’s time for a complete re-ranking! In this episode, we dive deep into the top edge rushers in college football — including Miami’s Rueben Bain, Stanford’s David Bailey, and other elite pass rushers who are dominating Week 9 and beyond. We evaluate who’s rising, who’s falling, and which defenders could make a serious push to become first-round NFL Draft picks in 2026. We break down EDGE prospect rankings, pass-rush technique, and NFL team fits while comparing players across power conferences and projecting how their traits translate to the next level. Whether it’s athleticism, bend, or motor — we’re identifying who has the tools to become the next big-time NFL edge defender. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.