2027 NFL Draft Prospects: 3-4 Defensive End



The top 2027 3-4 Defensive End prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2028 prospect. ** – denotes 2029 prospect.

This page was last updated June 30, 2025. Follow Walter @walterfootball for updates.

Send Charlie an e-mail here: [email protected]


2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

1. Auburn image Keldic Faulk, DE, Auburn
Height: 6-6. Weight: 288.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

7/2/25: Faulk was a beast for Auburn in 2024, with a big-time presence behind the line of scrimmage. He had seven sacks, 45 tackles, and one forced fumble. He has shown speed and power as a pass rusher while being a big-bodied lineman to defend the run. The 6-foot-6, 288-pounder has upside to develop as he gains experience. He could grow into being a full-time tackle or drop weight to be a full-time end. Faulk is very versatile with the ability to line up at end, tackle, and play a variety of techniques. On top of being a very talented player, sources say he is a great kid and has good character.



2. Alabama image L.T. Overton, 3-4DE, Alabama
Height: 6-5. Weight: 283.
Projected 40 Time: 4.90.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

7/2/25: Overton is a tough defender at the point of attack with height, length, quickness, and athleticism. In 2024, he totaled 42 tackles with two sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass defended.



3. Clemson image Peter Woods, 3-4DE, Clemson
Height: 6-3. Weight: 315.
Projected 40 Time: 5.15.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

7/2/25: Woods got his season off to a strong start against Georgia, and he was disruptive for Clemson all year. In 2024, he had three sacks and 26 tackles. Woods has upside to be better in 2025. He is strong, quick, and athletic at the point of attack.



4. Florida image Caleb Banks, 3-4DE, Florida
Height: 6-6. Weight: 325.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.

7/2/25: In his second season with the Gators, Banks is a large interior defender who flashed some pass-rush ability in 2024. He recorded 4.5 sacks with 21 tackles, one forced fumble, and one pass defended. He had 19 tackles with a sack in 2023. Prior to that, Banks had two tackles with a sack while playing at Louisville. Banks has a good skill set with upside.



5. Miami image Rueben Bain Jr.*, 3-4DE, Miami
Height: 6-3. Weight: 275.
Projected 40 Time: 4.83.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.

7/2/25: Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. The 6-foot-3, 275-pounder has the upside to be better as he gains experience. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn’t debut until early October. He had 23 tackles with 3.5 sacks thus far.



6. Florida State image Darrell Jackson Jr., 3-4DE, Florida State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 330.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.




7. Florida image Tyreak Sapp, 3-4DE, Florida
Height: 6-3. Weight: 272.
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.




8. Iowa State image Domonique Orange, 3-4DE, Iowa State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 325.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.




9. N.C. State image Brandon Cleveland, 3-4DE, N.C. State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 300.
Projected 40 Time: 5.12.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.




10. Arkansas image Cameron Ball, 3-4DE, Arkansas
Height: 6-5. Weight: 324.
Projected 40 Time: 5.40.
Projected Round (2027): 5-7.




11. USC image Anthony Lucas, 3-4DE, USC
Height: 6-5. Weight: 275.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2027): 5-7.




2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P