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2028 NFL Draft Prospects: 3-4 Defensive End

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The top 2028 3-4 Defensive End prospects available for the 2028 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2029 prospect. ** – denotes 2030 prospect.

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2025 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

2026 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

2027 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

1. Ole Miss image Will Echoles, 3-4DE, Ole Miss
Height: 6-3. Weight: 310.
Projected 40 Time: 4.99.
Projected Round (2028): 1-2.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Will Echoles, Ole Miss
  • ’26 – Peter Woods, Clemson
  • ’25 – Mason Graham, Michigan

7/15/26: Echoles was a disruptive force for the Rebels in 2025 and made a lot of big plays for them at the point of attack. He showed run defense and pass-rush ability, totaling 68 tackles, five sacks, and five passes batted. Echoles has quickness, athleticism, and strength.



2. Miami image Ahmad Moten, 3-4DE, Miami
Height: 6-3. Weight: 311.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Ahmad Moten, Miami
  • ’26 – Keldric Faulk, Auburn
  • ’25 – Kenneth Grant, Michigan

7/15/26: Moten was a key contributor and an interior pass rusher on the tough Hurricanes defense that carried them to the National Championship. In 2025, Moten totaled 4.5 sacks with 31 tackles. Moten has a good skill set with upside to develop.



3. Oregon image A’Mauri Washington, 3-4DE, Oregon
Height: 6-3. Weight: 330.
Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – A’Mauri Washington, Oregon
  • ’26 – Christian Miller, Georgia
  • ’25 – Walter Nolen, Ole Miss

7/15/26: In 2025, Washington had 31 tackles with 1.5 sacks and seven passes broken up. Washington is known to have an excellent skill set and upside. He is very strong, physical, and has surprising speed and athleticism for a heavy defensive tackle. Last year, Washington was a rotational backup behind Derrick Harmon. In 2024, Washington totaled 10 tackles and two passes broken up.



4. Oklahoma image David Stone, 3-4DE, Oklahoma
Height: 6-3. Weight: 310.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
): 1-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – David Stone, Oklahoma
  • ’26 – Caleb Banks, Florida
  • ’25 – Derrick Harmon, Oregon

7/15/26: Stone flashed some next-level ability in 2025. He was a disruptive run defender with 43 tackles on the season. Stone had 1.5 sacks as a sophomore. Improving as a pass rusher would help him to rise.



5. Arkansas image Quincy Rhodes Jr., 3-4DE, Arkansas
Height: 6-6. Weight: 273.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2028): 2-4.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Quincy Rhodes Jr., Arkansas
  • ’26 – L.T. Overton, Alabama
  • ’25 – Alfred Collins, Texas

7/15/26: Rhodes was a bright spot for Arkansas in 2025, racking up eight sacks with 43 tackles. He has good size to set the edge with height and length. Rhodes could have entered the draft, but decided to return to Arkansas.



6. LSU image Dominick McKinley, 3-4DE, LSU
Height: 6-6. Weight: 308.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Dominick McKinley, LSU
  • ’26 – Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
  • ’25 – Tyleik Williams, Ohio State




7. Alabama image Devan Thompkins, 3-4DE, Alabama
Height: 6-3. Weight: 297.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Devan Thompkins, Alabama
  • ’26 – Domonique Orange, Iowa State
  • ’25 – T.J. Sanders, South Carolina




8. USC image Jide Abasiri, 3-4DE, USC
Height: 6-4. Weight: 285.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jide Abasiri, USC
  • ’26 – Cameron Ball, Arkansas
  • ’25 – Jordan Burch, Oregon




9. Arkansas image David Oke, 3-4DE, Arkansas
Height: 6-3. Weight: 297.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – David Oke, Arkansas
  • ’26 – Deven Eastern, Minnesota
  • ’25 – Landon Jackson, Arkansas




10. Mississippi State image Jaray Bledsoe, 3-4DE, Mississippi State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 290.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jaray Bledsoe, Mississippi State
  • ’26 – Nick Barrett, South Carolina
  • ’25 – Nic Scourton, Texas A&M




11. Florida image Kamran James, 3-4DE, Florida
Height: 6-5. Weight: 274.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Kamran James, Florida
  • ’26 – Rayshaun Benny, Michigan
  • ’25 – Ty Hamilton, Ohio State




12. Minnesota image Anthony Smith, 3-4DE, Minnesota
Height: 6-6. Weight: 279.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Anthony Smith, Minnesota
  • ’26 – Brandon Cleveland, N.C. State
  • ’25 – Deone Walker, Kentucky




13. Ohio State image James Smith, 3-4DE, Ohio State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 294.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2028): 6-FA.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – James Smith, Ohio State
  • ’26 – Ethan Burke, Texas
  • ’25 – Jared Ivey, Ole Miss




14. Georgia image Jordan Hall, 3-4DE, Georgia
Height: 6-4. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.19.
Projected Round (2028): 6-FA.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jordan Hall, Georgia
  • ’25 – Ty Robinson, Nebraska




2025 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

2026 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

2027 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



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