A vast majority of the prospects in the updated Top247 player rankings for the 2026 recruiting class are uncommitted. Quarterback is the one position group where most of the top names on the list are no longer available. Many of the top edge rushers in the cycle are in the early stages of their respective recruitments, but even Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy five-star Zion Elee has narrowed his offers list.
As the midway point of August nears, just three of the 24 edge rushing prospects featured in the Top247 rankings for the 2026 class are committed. So, there is plenty of elite talent at the position up for grabs. But which college programs are in the mix for best edge rushers in the 2026 cycle?
The 247Sports scouting department was on the ground at numerous camps around the country this spring and summer, which allowed for fresh evaluations ahead of the rankings update. The Top247 for the 2026 recruiting class is far from complete and will once again be updated midway through the upcoming junior campaigns.Â
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Below is a closer look at the top 10 edge rushing prospects in the 2026 recruiting class and where things stand in their recruitment process ahead of their respective junior seasons: