Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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6-3
250lbs
4.48
|
DE/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.48 | 1 | 2.9 |
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... |
2 |
|
6-4
296lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
296lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 2 | 4.7 |
90.9
|
Graham fits the bill of an immediate impact starter who can anchor a defensive front while providing scheme versatility across multiple... |
3 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.47
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.47 | 4 | 18.7 |
89.5
|
Pearce profiles as an immediate impact pass-rush specialist with the ceiling to develop into a complete three-down edge defender. His elite... |
4 |
|
6-5
267lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
267lbs | 6-5 | 4.59 | 6 | 21.3 |
88.0
|
The film shows a defensive force tailor-made for an aggressive 4-3 system where he can pin his ears back and attack upfield. Stewart's... |
5 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 3 | 16.8 |
87.7
|
Williams presents one of the more fascinating evaluations in this class - a prospect whose film shows flashes of dominance but also... |
6 |
|
6-4
296lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
296lbs | 6-4 | 4.95 | 8 | 24.7 |
87.7
|
The tape shows a defender ready to make an immediate impact as a disruptive three-technique in an attacking front. Nolen's combination of... |
7 |
|
6-4
331lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
331lbs | 6-4 | 4.95 | 7 | 22.4 |
87.6
|
Grant's going to wreck shop in the right system. The film shows a defender who already dominates one-on-one blocks and has the raw tools to... |
8 |
|
6-6
264lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
264lbs | 6-6 | 4.68 | 14 | 51.4 |
87.4
|
Jackson projects as a starting base end in an even front or strong-side defensive end in a 3-4 scheme where his run-game dominance and... |
9 |
|
6-3
251lbs
4.57
|
DE/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-3 | 4.57 | 5 | 21.2 |
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.... |
10 |
|
6-4
313lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 4.95 | 9 | 30.5 |
87.3
|
After studying every snap of Harmon's 2024 campaign, the tape reveals a defensive tackle with legitimate NFL starter potential. His... |
11 |
|
6-3
257lbs
4.70
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-3 | 4.70 | 10 | 32.5 |
87.3
|
Scourton's blend of size, explosiveness, and technical refinement projects him as an immediate contributor in a 4-3 defensive front where... |
12 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.60
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 16 | 53.2 |
87.3
|
Sawyer projects as an immediate contributor in base defensive packages with the potential to develop into an every-down player. His power... |