Max Llewellyn NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Miami Dolphins Edge

The Miami Dolphins selected Iowa Edge Max Llewellyn with the No. 238 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Max Llewellyn is a solid athlete who boasts a handful of pass-rush moves that he can use to win. That combination makes him an intriguing Day 3 prospect with the potential to contribute on third downs. The 6'5", 263-pound defensive end also has a decent frame that NFL teams will be interested in working with.

The 3-star recruit's collegiate career began at Iowa in 2021, where he redshirted as a true freshman. He didn't become a significant part of the Hawkeyes' defensive line rotation until 2024, when he collected 22 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, three passes defended and a forced fumble.

This past season, Llewellyn became a full-time starter and racked up 26 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, six PDs and two forced fumbles. That was good enough to earn him an All-Big Ten honorable mention.

Matt Holder has been a part of B/R's Scouting Department for four seasons. He also writes about the Las Vegas Raiders and NFL draft for SB Nation's Silver and Black Pride, and co-hosts a YouTube Channel, Tape Don't Lie, providing film breakdowns and more draft prospect analysis.

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Where He Wins

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- Solid overall athlete who shows quickness, decent burst and lateral movement skills.

- Solid size and frame for an NFL defensive end. Has room to add weight if needed.

- Sets up his pass-rush moves well by stemming inside or outside and/or using head/shoulder fakes to manipulate offensive linemen.

- Active hands when rushing the passer.

- Has flashed several moves that he can win with: hand swipe, inside stick, swim, cross chop and inside spin.

- Gets his hands up when he doesn't win as a pass-rusher to bat passes at the line of scrimmage.

- Good at recognizing blocking schemes against the run to either work flat down the line of scrimmage when unblocked or put himself in a position to take on blocks.

Areas of Improvement

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- Subpar run defender overall. Lacks the strength to set the edge consistently against offensive tackles and gets washed inside against down blocks.

- Limited knockback power in his hands as a run defender. Will have issues getting extension on blocks and escaping in the NFL.

- Gets scooped out of his gap by combo blocks easily due to below-average rotational strength to prevent his shoulders from getting turned.

- Doesn't have the strength and power to effectively turn speed to power as a pass-rusher.

- Shows hip and ankle stiffness, making it difficult for him to turn tight corners and bend at the top of the rush.

Grade, Rank and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 6.3 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Quandarrius Robinson, Alabama (6.4 in 2025), Brennan Jackson, Washington State (6.2 in 2024), Amare Barno, Virginia Tech (6.3 in 2022)

OVERALL RANK: 193

POSITION RANK: EDGE19

PRO COMPARISON: Cameron Thomas

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 6'6"
Weight: 258
Hand: 9"
Arm: 32¼"
Wingspan: 78"

40-Yard Dash: 4.81
10-Yard Split: 1.64
3-Cone: 7.23
Shuttle: 4.48
Vertical: 32.5"
Broad: 9'7"