Defensive End Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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
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

The 2024 NFL Draft defensive end class is good but not great at least that's how it looks heading into the 2023 season. For this list we have removed any players who are classed as Edge/Linebackers.

This year's class is topped by Jared Verse who surprisingly returned to Florida State after a dominating 2022 season where he logged 9 sacks. Expect him to continue to develop and put up even better numbers in 2023.

Former five-star prospect Ohio State's, J.T. Tuimoloau is a huge athletic talent, he runs in the low 4.6's and weighs in at 270 lbs He's put up good numbers during his first two years and is due for a breakout season, if he does he has high first-round potential.

Jack Sawyer is yet another five-star recruit playing for Ohio State In 2022, he was tasked with a standup outside linebacker role and occasionally seemed out of position. However, a shift back to the defensive line might be the key to realizing his full potential, especially considering he'll rarely see double teams due to the star-studied Buckeye defense. Standing at 6'4" and weighing 267 pounds, Sawyer's build is prototypical for the NFL. He's got an impressive combination of athletic upside along with an innate feel for the position to make a step up in 2023.
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Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

Laiatu
Latu

DE
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
259lbs 6-5 4.64 2 13.9
89.6
Laiatu Latu's trajectory is on the rise, as he's quickly becoming one of the most dominating pass rushers in college football in 2023....
2

Jared
Verse

DE
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
254lbs 6-4 4.58 1 12.7
89.5
In 2023, Jared Verse, now a fifth-year senior, is looking to boost his draft stock for the 2024 NFL Draft. He wants to be mentioned in...
3

Chop
Robinson

DE
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.48 4 22.9
88.1
Chop Robinson's ascent to a potential first-round talent in the 2024 NFL Draft is anchored by his explosive athleticism and notable...
4

Adisa
Isaac

DE
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
247lbs 6-4 4.74 17 64.5
86.0
Adisa Isaac's trajectory from a top-tier recruit to a key contributor at Penn State outlines a prospect with significant upside at the next...
5

Bralen
Trice

DE
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
245lbs 6-4 4.72 9 43.6
85.6
Bralen Trice is an impressive edge prospect, equipped with the raw physical attributes and tactical acumen to make an immediate impact in...
6

Austin
Booker

DE
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
240lbs 6-4 4.79 22 76.6
84.8
Austin Booker is a high-ceiling prospect whose draft evaluation is a tale of potential versus rawness. His explosiveness off the edge and...
7

Marshawn
Kneeland

DE
Western Michigan   Mascot
Western Michigan Mascot
267lbs 6-3 4.75 23 78.3
84.7
Marshawn Kneeland enters the NFL draft as a high-motor, power-based defensive end, with an established track record of terrorizing the...
8

Brandon
Dorlus

DE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
283lbs 6-3 4.85 18 66.9
84.7
Dorlus's strengths lie in his physicality and technique. His dense frame and natural leverage allow him to engage and overpower opponents...
9

Jonah
Elliss

DE
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
248lbs 6-2 4.70 21 74.4
84.3
As a pass rusher, Elliss displays elite traits; his first-step quickness and ability to bend the edge make him a nightmare for opposing...
10

Jalyx
Hunt

DE
Houston Christian   Mascot
Houston Christian Mascot
252lbs 6-4 4.64 37 161.5
81.1
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Hunt is remarkably instinctive. His...
11

Marcus
Harris

DE
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
286lbs 6-2 5.06 41 180.3
81.1
Harris can set the edge in the run game with his stout build and strong core, and Harris has the powerful arms to shed blockers. Average...
12

Brennan
Jackson

DE
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
264lbs 6-4 4.69 40 174.3
80.9
Jackson wins with all-out hustle, second and third effort and will contribute in the NFL. He has an excellent motor and shows the stamina...

2024 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2024 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.