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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
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Yhonzae Pierre*, DE/OLB, Alabama Height: 6-3. Weight: 248.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.
2/20/26: Pierre has been a tough defender for the Crimson Tide in 2025. He has been a dangerous edge rusher with speed and physicality to push through blocks. In 2025, Pierre had 52 tackles with eight sacks, three forced fumbles, and one pass batted. He is an ascending player with a ton of upside.
John Henry Daley, DE/OLB, Utah Height: 6-4. Weight: 247.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.
2/20/26: Daley was a beast as a pass rusher for the Utes in 2025. He was dominating tackles with functional strength, quickness, and an insane motor. In 2025, Daley had 48 tackles with 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. He needs to improve his run defense in 2026.
Collin Simmons*, OLB/ILB, Texas Height: 6-3. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.
2/20/26: In 2025, Simmons had 43 tackles, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two passes broken up. In 2024, Simmons had an excellent debut for Texas and showed serious pass-rush ability with nine sacks. He also had three forced fumbles, 48 tackles, two passes defended, and one interception. Simmons has upside and could be even better after gaining experience.
Suntarine Perkins, OLB/ILB, Ole Miss Height: 6-1. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.
2/20/26: Perkins had 81 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and five passes batted in 2025. Perkins was a dangerous quarterback hunter for the Rebels in 2024, recording 10.5 sacks with 60 tackles and an interception. He had 38 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2023. Perkins needs to gain weight and get stronger for the NFL.
Sammy Brown, OLB/ILB, Clemson Height: 6-3. Weight: 235.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.
2/20/26: In 2025, Brown had 106 tackles with five sacks, one forced fumble, an interception, and five passes broken up. Brown impressed in 2024 with 80 tackles, five sacks, and three passes broken up. Brown has good instincts and upside.
Damon Wilson II*, DE/OLB, Miami Height: 6-4. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.
Teitum Tuioti*, DE/OLB, Oregon Height: 6-3. Weight: 263.
Projected 40 Time: 4.73.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.
Qua Russaw*, OLB/ILB, Ohio State Height: 6-2. Weight: 251.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.
Steven Soles Jr., OLB/ILB, Kentucky Height: 6-1. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.
Elo Modozie*, OLB/ILB, Georgia Height: 6-3. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2027): 5-7.
Sam Brumfield*, OLB, Memphis Height: 5-11. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2027): 6-FA.
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