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.
View full edge rushers list ↓Edge Rushers by Estimated NIL Value
| # | Player | School | Est. NIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Luke WafleEDGE · Class of 2026 | USC | $1.08M |
| 2 |  Zion EleeEDGE · Class of 2026 | Maryland | $643K |
| 3 |  David JacobsEDGE · Class of 2027 | Blessed Trinity Catholic | $540K |
| 4 |  LaDamion GuytonEDGE · Class of 2026 | Benedictine Military School | $498K |
| 5 |  Richard WesleyEDGE · Class of 2026 | Texas | $422K |
| 6 |  Carter MeadowsEDGE · Class of 2026 | Gonzaga | $362K |
| 7 |  Jaiden BryantEDGE · Class of 2027 | Irmo | $346K |
| 8 |  Rodney DunhamEDGE · Class of 2026 | Notre Dame | $312K |
| 9 |  Anthony SweeneyEDGE · Class of 2027 | St. Frances Academy | $300K |
| 10 |  Zyron ForstallEDGE · Class of 2027 | IMG Academy | $300K |
| 11 |  Abraham SesayEDGE · Class of 2027 | Downingtown East | $250K |
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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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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.