Welcome back to "First Draft"! On this episode, Field Yates & Mel Kiper Jr. break down the top-rated Edge Rushers & Linebackers from the 2026 NFL Draft Class.

00:00 Welcome to First Draft! 01:18 Most Intriguing Coaching Hires 05:05 Ohio State LB Arvell Reese 07:39 Texas Tech LB David Bailey 09:25 Miami Edge Rueben Bain Jr. 12:26 Miami Edge Akheem Mesidor 14:31 Missouri DE Zion Young 17:45 Auburn Edge Keldric Faulk 21:44 Texas A&M Edge Cashius Howell 24:15 Clemson Edge T.J. Parker 26:33 Oklahoma LB R Mason Thomas 28:34 Penn State Edge Dani Dennis-Sutton 29:33 Michigan LB Derrick Moore 32:40 Oregon DB Jadon Canady 34:51 Florida Edge George Gumbs Jr. 37:45 Thanks for Watching!

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Mel Kiper's TOP-10 EDGE RUSHERS of 2026 NFL Draft! w/Field Yates