Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
4

DE
James
Pearce Jr.

6-5 243lbs 4.47
DE
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
243lbs 6-5 4.47 6 23.4
87.6
Pearce profiles as an immediate impact pass-rush specialist with the ceiling to develop into a complete three-down edge defender. His elite...
9

DE
Josaiah
Stewart

6-1 245lbs 4.70
DE
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.70 22 67.8
86.2
I'm convinced he's going to make defensive coordinators look smart on passing downs from day one. His USC game was a masterclass in pass...
10

DE
Donovan
Ezeiruaku

6-2 247lbs 4.62
DE
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
247lbs 6-2 4.62 11 37.8
86.1
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around...
5

DE
Mike
Green

6-4 248lbs 4.57
DE
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
248lbs 6-4 4.57 3 21
87.3
Green's calling card as an NFL edge defender will be his explosive first step and sophisticated rush plan that keeps tackles off balance....
12

DE
Bradyn
Swinson

6-4 250lbs 4.80
DE
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.80 18 61.7
85.9
When it comes to getting after the quarterback, Swinson shows special traits that will have NFL teams salivating. His explosive get-off and...
28

DE
Jahfari
Harvey

6-4 252lbs 4.64
DE
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
252lbs 6-4 4.64 93 476
56.2
Harvey chases well in pursuit, and Harvey has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. As a pass rusher, he shows...
13

DE
Kyle
Kennard

6-5 254lbs 4.76
DE
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
254lbs 6-5 4.76 26 75.1
85.1
I see a player who can step in and contribute immediately as a situational pass rusher while developing into a more complete edge defender....
6

DE
Princely
Umanmielen

6-4 255lbs 4.70
DE
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.70 20 62.4
87.2
The film shows a pass rusher who operates best with his hand in the dirt in wide alignments where he can maximize his length and burst. His...
27

DE
Chico
Bennett Jr.

6-4 256lbs 4.69
DE
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
256lbs 6-4 4.69 100 549.5
60.9
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...
1

DE
Abdul
Carter

6-3 259lbs 4.48
DE
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
259lbs 6-3 4.48 1 2.5
91.1
The team that drafts Carter will be getting an ascending talent with legitimate All-Pro potential as a weak-side edge rusher. His...
26

DE
Steven
Parker

6-4 260lbs 4.70
DE
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.70 84 375
73.0
19

DE
Tyler
Baron

6-5 260lbs 4.62
DE
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.62 42 128.8
81.4
Baron brings immediate value as a designated pass rusher with room to develop into a more complete defender. His film reveals a technically...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

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2025 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.