Dennis-Sutton Leads Midseason Standouts From the Fourth Round

With the 2026 NFL season around its midpoint, eight players selected in the fourth round have carved out significant roles. Green Bay Packers edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton topped the ranking: he has 20 pressures and four sacks, placing him among the leading rookie pass rushers. His production has helped the Packers’ pass rush through Micah Parsons’ absence.

Atlanta linebacker Kendal Daniels was second, with 53 tackles, 20 run stops, five tackles for loss, two pass breakups, an interception and a recovered fumble. Tampa Bay defensive back Keionte Scott ranked third after recording 39 tackles, five pressures, a sack and four pass breakups; opponents have averaged seven yards per reception against him. San Francisco defensive tackle Gracen Halton was fourth, with 15 tackles, eight QB pressures, two sacks and a fumble he forced and recovered.

Denver running back Jonah Coleman placed fifth after missing Weeks 3 through 6 on injured reserve. He has scored twice in four games and gained 105 total yards while taking over the lead-back role in Denver’s win over Kansas City. Las Vegas’ Mike Washington Jr. ranked sixth, leading rookie running backs with 278 rushing yards. He became the Raiders’ lead ball carrier in Week 8, ahead of Ashton Jeanty.

Chicago cornerback Malik Muhammad was seventh, allowing 16 catches on 30 targets and recording an interception and two pass breakups. New Orleans receiver Bryce Lance rounded out the list with nine catches for 78 yards and a touchdown on 21 targets. His 13.8-yard average target depth is the highest on the Saints. Coleman is expected to continue ahead of J.K. Dobbins, while the other rookies have established roles through their midseason performances.