SEC Has Top 3 Edge Rushers in Country, Analyst Says
NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay thinks the best pass-rushing talent in the country is in the SEC.
NFL draft analyst Todd McShay recently revealed his top six edge rushers in college football, all of whom are from the SEC according to a report by Alex Byington of On3. Stewart of South Carolina, Simmons of Texas and Pierre of Alabama lead the pack, with Wilson Jr. of Miami, Jackson Jr. of Ohio State and Heldt of Clemson rounding out the list.
While there was some debate over McShay's choices, it wasn't about the SEC dominance but rather the order of the top two players. Stewart, despite being a five-star recruit, has only 11 career sacks in two seasons with the Gamecocks, while Simmons has 21 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss over the past two years. Pierre, although not as productive as Simmons, had eight sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss in 2025 and is still considered a bright prospect by Alabama's outside linebackers coach Christian Robinson.
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