Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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DL /ED |
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242lbs | 6-5 | 4.49 | 1 | 1 |
92.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
2 |
|
DL |
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318lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 2 | 5 |
89.5
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
3 |
|
DE /ED |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 3 | 10 |
88.2
|
Scourton has violent hands and the long arms to ward off blockers. He plays with a good pad level and can win with power as a bull rusher.... |
4 |
|
DL |
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348lbs | 6-6 | 5.10 | 4 | 13 |
88.0
|
Walker has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple... |
5 |
|
DE /ED |
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270lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 6 | 21 |
86.4
|
His closing burst is outstanding, and Tuimoloau routinely finished plays last year. He has range and toughness as a run defender, capable... |
6 |
|
DL /ED |
|
281lbs | 6-7 | 4.68 | 6 | 28 |
85.9
|
His fluidity and speed allow him to cover a lot of ground when dropping back into zone, and Jackson is capable of turning and running with... |
7 |
|
DL |
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318lbs | 6-2 | 5.10 | 28 | 29 |
85.5
|
Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle. Corleone... |
8 |
|
DE /ED |
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255lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 13 | 30 |
85.4
|
Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge. A chase-and-tackle Will prospect, Umanmielen is... |
9 |
|
DE /ED |
|
265lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 8 | 32 |
85.3
|
Sawyer has an explosive first step and converts that short-area speed into power, a capable bull rusher. Flashes nimble feet to... |
10 |
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-2 | 4.78 | 16 | 41 |
84.6
|
Williams is good at exploiting gaps with his initial burst and agile feet, but he could improve in one-on-one situations to be... |
11 |
|
DE /ED |
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239lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 11 | 45 |
84.2
|
Payton has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, Payton has... |
12 |
|
DT |
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305lbs | 6-2 | 4.95 | 12 | 47 |
84.0
|
His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and... |