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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 |
|
6-2
290lbs
4.92
|
DE |
|
290lbs | 6-2 | 4.92 | 76 | 450 |
64.0
|
Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle. Lower than... |
28 |
|
6-3
236lbs
4.79
|
DE/ED |
|
236lbs | 6-3 | 4.79 | 173 |
55.0
|
Vision to locate the ball and recognize cut blocks. Can rip past blockers and pull down ballcarriers when he cannot fully disengage from... | |
27 |
|
6-5
270lbs
4.79
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.79 | 46 | 215.2 |
56.0
|
Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap anticipation. Strong... |
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... |
25 |
|
6-2
260lbs
5.04
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-2 | 5.04 | 132 | 678 |
58.0
|
Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push through interior linemen on stunts and twists. Excellent hustle-and-chase... |
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... |
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... |
22 |
|
6-1
250lbs
4.82
|
DE |
|
250lbs | 6-1 | 4.82 | 181 |
58.0
|
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Relentless and strong off the edge as a... | |
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... |
20 |
|
6-3
265lbs
4.87
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-3 | 4.87 | 69 | 282 |
59.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... |
19 |
|
6-3
252lbs
4.51
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-3 | 4.51 | 34 | 169.3 |
59.0
|
Versatile enough to drop and could be viewed as a 3-4 linebacker. Vision to locate the ball and recognize cut blocks. Can rip past... |
18 |
|
6-3
270lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-3 | 4.92 | 80 | 331 |
66.0
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack.... |