Defensive End Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 02/20/2023
Player Rankings - Defensive End
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
|
6-4
272lbs
4.52
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 2 | 16.4 |
89.0
|
Raw prospect with intriguing potential and impressive physical ability. Showed a lot of improvement over the 2020 season. Hardworking with... |
11 |
|
6-4
252lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 32 | 163.8 |
77.0
|
Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push through interior linemen on stunts and twists. Plays with leverage at... |
16 |
|
6-4
257lbs
4.69
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-4 | 4.69 | 63 | 271.3 |
66.0
|
He wins with all-out hustle, second and third effort and will contribute in the NFL. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active,... |
21 |
|
6-4
252lbs
4.86
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.86 | 126 | 638.5 |
59.0
|
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Aggressive with good awareness to track... |
23 |
|
6-4
248lbs
4.74
|
DE |
|
248lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 49 | 221 |
58.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... |
24 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.94
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.94 | 111 | 513 |
58.0
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. High-effort, thickly built... |
26 |
|
6-4
292lbs
5.05
|
DE/ED |
|
292lbs | 6-4 | 5.05 | 143 | 810.5 |
58.0
|
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Plays with... |
30 |
|
6-4
280lbs
4.96
|
DE |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.96 | 163 |
55.0
|
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and... | |
32 |
|
6-4
255lbs
4.99
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.99 | 190 |
53.0
|
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Plays with... | |
33 |
|
6-4
290lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.85 | 71 | 424.5 |
59.0
|
Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free... |
37 |
|
6-4
294lbs
4.93
|
DE/ED |
|
294lbs | 6-4 | 4.93 | 79 | 324.8 |
43.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... |
41 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.92 | 88 | 375.3 |
30.0
|
Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield. Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed... |