Defensive Line Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 12/30/2021
Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53 |
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... | ||
50 |
6-1
297lbs
5.12
|
DL |
|
297lbs | 6-1 | 5.12 | 103 | 484 |
59.0
|
Short, stumpy build so he typically wins the leverage battle. When he does so, Chapman can be tough to move, even showing the ability to... | |
46 |
6-1
245lbs
4.71
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-1 | 4.71 |
59.0
|
Has the pursuit skills to stay in the action. Anticipates the snap. Country strong and very physical; seeks contact. Flashes nimble feet... | |||
34 |
6-1
326lbs
5.29
|
DT |
|
326lbs | 6-1 | 5.29 | 72 | 294.7 |
65.0
|
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Played with good leverage, even on the... | |
93 |
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... | ||
91 |
6-2
295lbs
5.15
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-2 | 5.15 |
53.0
|
Strength gives ends a chance to twist inside and linebackers free lane to the passer on blitzes. Played with lean and leverage against... | |||
84 |
6-2
291lbs
5.09
|
DL |
|
291lbs | 6-2 | 5.09 |
53.0
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. Flashes upper-body strength to... | |||
82 |
6-2
294lbs
5.09
|
DT |
|
294lbs | 6-2 | 5.09 | 186 |
53.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Strength gives ends a chance to twist inside and... | ||
80 |
6-2
310lbs
5.28
|
DL |
|
310lbs | 6-2 | 5.28 | 187 |
53.0
|
Played with lean and leverage against the run, tough for one man to move (sometimes double-teams, too). Lower than offensive lineman on... | ||
78 |
6-2
260lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-2 | 4.68 | 48 | 217.2 |
54.0
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. Plays with leverage at the... | |
71 |
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... | |
66 |
6-2
270lbs
4.81
|
DL/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-2 | 4.81 | 48 | 297.2 |
65.0
|
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and... |












