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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 |
|
6-5
270lbs
4.83
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.83 | 20 | 106.8 |
75.0
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active,... |
34 |
|
6-2
245lbs
4.83
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-2 | 4.83 | 180 |
52.0
|
Easily gains inside leverage by shooting gaps. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his... | |
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... |
40 |
|
6-3
270lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-3 | 4.85 | 57 | 244 |
32.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... |
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... |
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.... |
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... |
38 |
|
6-3
280lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-3 | 4.92 | 45 | 207.4 |
35.0
|
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Average... |
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... |
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... |
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... |