Defensive Line Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 02/20/2023
Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 |
6-4
252lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 32 | 163.8 |
77.0
|
Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push through interior linemen on stunts and twists. Plays with leverage at... | |
6 |
6-5
252lbs
4.36
|
DE |
|
252lbs | 6-5 | 4.36 | 11 | 66.3 |
87.0
|
A raw prospect (many have questioned whether he might not have been better served returning to the Lions for another season) he has the... | |
88 |
6-4
255lbs
4.88
|
DL/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.88 | 183 |
53.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... | ||
81 |
6-4
255lbs
4.99
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.99 | 190 |
53.0
|
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... | ||
37 |
6-3
255lbs
4.78
|
DL/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 96 | 422 |
63.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
30 |
6-3
255lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.59 | 41 | 189.2 |
66.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
31 |
6-4
257lbs
4.69
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-4 | 4.69 | 63 | 271.3 |
66.0
|
He wins with all-out hustle, second and third effort and will contribute in the NFL. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active,... | |
95 |
6-5
260lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.78 | 77 | 316.5 |
50.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
86 |
6-4
260lbs
4.99
|
DL/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.99 | 193 |
53.0
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Average quickness and... | ||
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... | |
60 |
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... | |
58 |
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... |












