Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) pursues Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the first half of the NCAA Division I football game at Beaver Stadium. Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
Defensive End Rankings 2024 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
DE |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.59 | 1 | 8.4 |
90.7
|
Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and .bull rushes when he's first off the snap. Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to... |
2 |
|
DE |
|
270lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 2 | 14.7 |
89.4
|
His closing burst is outstanding, and Tuimoloau routinely finished plays last year. Tuimoloau has range and toughness as a run defender,... |
3 |
|
DE |
|
267lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 7 | 24.8 |
88.1
|
Sawyer has an explosive first step and converts that short-area speed into power, a capable bull rusher. Flashes nimble feet to chase... |
4 |
|
DE |
|
256lbs | 6-4 | 4.71 | 10 | 35.4 |
87.7
|
He’s very good with his hands, a technician with the violence, quickness, and the long arms to ward off blockers. Trice has a great motor... |
5 |
|
DE |
|
241lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 9 | 34.7 |
87.3
|
Tupuola-Fetui chases well in pursuit, and Tupuola-Fetui has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. He has... |
6 |
|
DE |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 13 | 61.8 |
85.9
|
Robinson has ideal length as an edge rusher, with room to add more weight onto his frame. He’s an explosive mover, and Robinson shows... |
7 |
|
DE |
|
290lbs | 6-3 | 4.98 | 14 | 62.3 |
85.7
|
He’s ready for the physicality of the NFL; Dorlus has a stout build, strong core and powerful limbs to step in right away as a three-down... |
8 |
|
DE |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.69 | 15 | 74 |
85.2
|
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Bennett displays a very good motor. Bennett has a lethal spin move and the pure speed to... |
9 |
|
DE |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 21 | 86.7 |
84.9
|
Turner has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, Turner has... |
10 |
|
DE |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 18 | 76.4 |
83.6
|
Foreman has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Foreman shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside... |
12 |
|
DE |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 26 | 146 |
80.0
|
One of the true straight-up edge burners in this draft class, Oliver has the kind of skill set NFL teams covet in an edge rusher. He’s... |
13 |
|
DE |
|
256lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 27 | 147.3 |
80.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... |