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Top College Football Edge Rushers

Edge rushers are the most valuable defenders in the sport, and the top high school edges command five-star recruiting attention and NIL interest.

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Estimated

Edge Rushers by Estimated NIL Value

#PlayerSchoolEst. NIL
1Luke WafleLuke WafleEDGE · Class of 2026USC$1.08M
2Zion EleeZion EleeEDGE · Class of 2026Maryland$643K
3David JacobsDavid JacobsEDGE · Class of 2027Blessed Trinity Catholic$540K
4LaDamion GuytonLaDamion GuytonEDGE · Class of 2026Benedictine Military School$498K
5Richard WesleyRichard WesleyEDGE · Class of 2026Texas$422K
6Carter MeadowsCarter MeadowsEDGE · Class of 2026Gonzaga$362K
7Jaiden BryantJaiden BryantEDGE · Class of 2027Irmo$346K
8Rodney DunhamRodney DunhamEDGE · Class of 2026Notre Dame$312K
9Anthony SweeneyAnthony SweeneyEDGE · Class of 2027St. Frances Academy$300K
10Zyron ForstallZyron ForstallEDGE · Class of 2027IMG Academy$300K
11Abraham SesayAbraham SesayEDGE · Class of 2027Downingtown East$250K
Recruiting

Top Edge Rushers by Recruiting Rating

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Luke WafleLuke WafleEDGE · Class of 2026USC★★★★★#1
2Jalanie GeorgeJalanie GeorgeEDGE · Class of 2028Desert Edge★★★★★#2
3Zion EleeZion EleeEDGE · Class of 2026Maryland★★★★★#6
4Rodney DunhamRodney DunhamEDGE · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★★#8
5David JacobsDavid JacobsEDGE · Class of 2027Blessed Trinity Catholic★★★★★#12
6Julian WalkerJulian WalkerEDGE · Class of 2026South Carolina★★★★★#15
7Carter MeadowsCarter MeadowsEDGE · Class of 2026Gonzaga★★★★★#16
8Abraham SesayAbraham SesayEDGE · Class of 2027Downingtown East★★★★★#16
9Mekai BrownMekai BrownEDGE · Class of 2027Greenwich Country Day★★★★★#17
10Khary WilderKhary WilderEDGE · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★★#22
11Richard WesleyRichard WesleyEDGE · Class of 2026Texas★★★★★#29
12Aaden AytchAaden AytchEDGE · Class of 2026Lafayette Jefferson★★★★#33
13Ebenezer EwetadeEbenezer EwetadeEDGE · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#38
14Micah NickersonMicah NickersonEDGE · Class of 2026Mississippi State★★★★#46
15LaDamion GuytonLaDamion GuytonEDGE · Class of 2026Benedictine Military School★★★★#58
16Jamarion MatthewsJamarion MatthewsEDGE · Class of 2026Alabama★★★★#66
17Landon BarnesLandon BarnesEDGE · Class of 2026Ole Miss★★★★#72
18Carter GoodenCarter GoodenEDGE · Class of 2026Tennessee★★★★#74
19Asher GhiotoAsher GhiotoEDGE · Class of 2028The Bolles School★★★★#8
20Jaiden BryantJaiden BryantEDGE · Class of 2027Irmo★★★★#28
21Anthony JonesAnthony JonesEDGE · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#82
22Asharri CharlesAsharri CharlesEDGE · Class of 2026Miami★★★★#85
23Kosi OkpalaKosi OkpalaEDGE · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#87
24Khamari BrooksKhamari BrooksEDGE · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#90
25Bryce Perry-WrightBryce Perry-WrightEDGE · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#112

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the highest-valued NIL edge rusher in college football?+

Luke Wafle currently has the highest estimated NIL value among tracked edge rushers, at approximately $1.08M. Values are estimates based on publicly available information.

How are edge rushers ranked here?+

Players are ranked two ways: by estimated NIL value where a public valuation exists, and by recruiting rating for the incoming classes. Both update as new public data is published.

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Full Edge Rushers List

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Luke WafleLuke WafleEDGE · Class of 2026USC★★★★★#1
2Jalanie GeorgeJalanie GeorgeEDGE · Class of 2028Desert Edge★★★★★#2
3Zion EleeZion EleeEDGE · Class of 2026Maryland★★★★★#6
4Rodney DunhamRodney DunhamEDGE · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★★#8
5David JacobsDavid JacobsEDGE · Class of 2027Blessed Trinity Catholic★★★★★#12
6Julian WalkerJulian WalkerEDGE · Class of 2026South Carolina★★★★★#15
7Carter MeadowsCarter MeadowsEDGE · Class of 2026Gonzaga★★★★★#16
8Abraham SesayAbraham SesayEDGE · Class of 2027Downingtown East★★★★★#16
9Mekai BrownMekai BrownEDGE · Class of 2027Greenwich Country Day★★★★★#17
10Khary WilderKhary WilderEDGE · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★★#22
11Richard WesleyRichard WesleyEDGE · Class of 2026Texas★★★★★#29
12Aaden AytchAaden AytchEDGE · Class of 2026Lafayette Jefferson★★★★#33
13Ebenezer EwetadeEbenezer EwetadeEDGE · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#38
14Micah NickersonMicah NickersonEDGE · Class of 2026Mississippi State★★★★#46
15LaDamion GuytonLaDamion GuytonEDGE · Class of 2026Benedictine Military School★★★★#58
16Jamarion MatthewsJamarion MatthewsEDGE · Class of 2026Alabama★★★★#66
17Landon BarnesLandon BarnesEDGE · Class of 2026Ole Miss★★★★#72
18Carter GoodenCarter GoodenEDGE · Class of 2026Tennessee★★★★#74
19Asher GhiotoAsher GhiotoEDGE · Class of 2028The Bolles School★★★★#8
20Jaiden BryantJaiden BryantEDGE · Class of 2027Irmo★★★★#28
21Anthony JonesAnthony JonesEDGE · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#82
22Asharri CharlesAsharri CharlesEDGE · Class of 2026Miami★★★★#85
23Kosi OkpalaKosi OkpalaEDGE · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#87
24Khamari BrooksKhamari BrooksEDGE · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#90
25Bryce Perry-WrightBryce Perry-WrightEDGE · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#112
26Cassell CruickshankCassell CruickshankEDGE · Class of 2028E E Smith★★★★#12
27Rashad StreetsRashad StreetsEDGE · Class of 2027Millbrook★★★★#47
28Chris WhiteheadChris WhiteheadEDGE · Class of 2027Lloyd C. Bird★★★★#48
29Trenton HendersonTrenton HendersonEDGE · Class of 2026LSU★★★★#144
30Kevin FordKevin FordEDGE · Class of 2026Florida★★★★#145
31Antonio Thomas Jr.Antonio Thomas Jr.EDGE · Class of 2028Carrollwood Day★★★★#22
32Darieon PrescottDarieon PrescottEDGE · Class of 2028Bolingbrook★★★★#24
33Frederick Ards IIIFrederick Ards IIIEDGE · Class of 2027Jones★★★★#62
34Anthony SweeneyAnthony SweeneyEDGE · Class of 2027St. Frances Academy★★★★#64
35Jake KreulJake KreulEDGE · Class of 2026Oklahoma★★★★#185
36Elijah ReederElijah ReederEDGE · Class of 2026Central Regional★★★★#205
37Hezekiah HarrisHezekiah HarrisEDGE · Class of 2026Tennessee★★★★#211
38Ramzak FrueanRamzak FrueanEDGE · Class of 2026Washington★★★★#212
39Wyatt SmithWyatt SmithEDGE · Class of 2027St. Thomas Aquinas★★★★#87
40Cahron WheelerCahron WheelerEDGE · Class of 2027St. Paul's School★★★★#90
41Jaquez WilkesJaquez WilkesEDGE · Class of 2026Auburn★★★★#215
42Jordan HarrisJordan HarrisEDGE · Class of 2026Maumelle★★★★#217
43Obinna UmehObinna UmehEDGE · Class of 2026St. Thomas★★★★#255
44Jayden BellJayden BellEDGE · Class of 2028Brother Rice★★★★#49
45Kameron McGeeKameron McGeeEDGE · Class of 2028Brother Rice★★★★#56
46Myles SmithMyles SmithEDGE · Class of 2027Farmington★★★★#130
47Desmond MalpressDesmond MalpressEDGE · Class of 2027Atlantic Coast★★★★#134
48Zyron ForstallZyron ForstallEDGE · Class of 2027IMG Academy★★★★#147
49Chris WilsonChris WilsonEDGE · Class of 2027Yorktown★★★★#153
50Recarder KitchenRecarder KitchenEDGE · Class of 2027Muskegon★★★★#155
51Cameron HallCameron HallEDGE · Class of 2027Mansfield Summit★★★★#186
52Aidan O'NeilAidan O'NeilEDGE · Class of 2027Don Bosco Prep★★★★#191
53Jackson FordJackson FordEDGE · Class of 2026Penn State★★★★#277
54Carter BuckCarter BuckEDGE · Class of 2026TCU★★★★#277
55Tyson HarleyTyson HarleyEDGE · Class of 2026Gonzaga★★★★#283
56Ronelle JohnsonRonelle JohnsonEDGE · Class of 2026Indiana★★★★#291
57Malique' FranklinMalique' FranklinEDGE · Class of 2026Daphne★★★★#405
58Aden JohnsonAden JohnsonEDGE · Class of 2028Miami Carol City★★★★#59
59Cam ToomeyCam ToomeyEDGE · Class of 2028Saratoga Springs★★★★#75
60David DotsonDavid DotsonEDGE · Class of 2028Atascocita★★★★#100
61Major StokesMajor StokesEDGE · Class of 2028Orem★★★★#118
62Asa BurchAsa BurchEDGE · Class of 2028Warren G Harding★★★★#125
63Christian Webb-ScottChristian Webb-ScottEDGE · Class of 2028Westside★★★★#129
64Elijah TillmanElijah TillmanEDGE · Class of 2028Grayson★★★★#152
65Jermaine Smith Jr.Jermaine Smith Jr.EDGE · Class of 2028St. Frances Academy★★★★#158
66Merrick HamMerrick HamEDGE · Class of 2028Marietta★★★★#161
67George Parkinson IVGeorge Parkinson IVEDGE · Class of 2028Malvern Prep★★★★#176
68Kaden McCartyKaden McCartyEDGE · Class of 2027Cy Falls★★★★#187
69Simote KatoangaSimote KatoangaEDGE · Class of 2026USC★★★★#191
70Jayce BrewerJayce BrewerEDGE · Class of 2027Franklin Central★★★★#214
71Anthony CavallaroAnthony CavallaroEDGE · Class of 2027Indian Rocks Christian School★★★★#224
72K.J. GreenK.J. GreenEDGE · Class of 2027Stephenson★★★★#234
73Brayden BoothBrayden BoothEDGE · Class of 2027South San Antonio★★★★#239
74Troy BowensTroy BowensEDGE · Class of 2027Sutter★★★★#249
75Ifeanyi EmedobiIfeanyi EmedobiEDGE · Class of 2027Northrop★★★★#265
76Keysan TaylorKeysan TaylorEDGE · Class of 2027Guilford★★★★#268
77Adekunbi AdetayoAdekunbi AdetayoEDGE · Class of 2027Malcolm X Shabazz★★★★#274
78DeAnthony LafayetteDeAnthony LafayetteEDGE · Class of 2026Miami★★★★#282
79Rion JacksonRion JacksonEDGE · Class of 2027Annapolis Sr.★★★★#282
80JaBarrius GarrorJaBarrius GarrorEDGE · Class of 2027Vigor★★★★#284
81Success NwabudeSuccess NwabudeEDGE · Class of 2027Athens Christian★★★★#286
82Drake CarrollDrake CarrollEDGE · Class of 2027Alamo Heights★★★★#466
83Rinaldo Callaway IIIRinaldo Callaway IIIEDGE · Class of 2026Rutgers★★★★#477
84Matthew NelsonMatthew NelsonEDGE · Class of 2026Oklahoma★★★★#485
85Parker CrimParker CrimEDGE · Class of 2026Illinois★★★★#536
86Daniel NormanDaniel NormanEDGE · Class of 2026St. Thomas Aquinas★★★★#586
87Max MeierMax MeierEDGE · Class of 2026Loyola★★★★#652
88Ben DuncumBen DuncumEDGE · Class of 2026Kentucky★★★★#809
89Antwon ThomasAntwon ThomasEDGE · Class of 2026Cleveland Central★★★★#1406
90James PaceJames PaceEDGE · Class of 2027DeMatha Catholic★★★#167
91Krew JonesKrew JonesEDGE · Class of 2027Orem★★★#197
92Brayson RobinsonBrayson RobinsonEDGE · Class of 2028Manvel★★★#201
93Keoni SnipesKeoni SnipesEDGE · Class of 2028Saraland★★★#206
94Chance ArchangelChance ArchangelEDGE · Class of 2028Westgate★★★#207
95Tayaun LawrenceTayaun LawrenceEDGE · Class of 2028Bishop Gorman★★★#211
96Cameron SydnorCameron SydnorEDGE · Class of 2028C.E. King★★★#212
97Derwin FieldsDerwin FieldsEDGE · Class of 2027Brookhaven★★★#220
98Jackson VaughnJackson VaughnEDGE · Class of 2027Bergen Catholic★★★#224
99Myles TateMyles TateEDGE · Class of 2028Woodward Academy★★★#224
100Breeze CarterBreeze CarterEDGE · Class of 2026Tennessee★★★#228

NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from On3's published NIL valuation.