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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... | |
52 |
6-2
290lbs
4.93
|
DL |
|
290lbs | 6-2 | 4.93 | 138 | 762 |
59.0
|
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Delivers a... | |
47 |
6-2
294lbs
5.23
|
DT |
|
294lbs | 6-2 | 5.23 | 174 |
59.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | ||
45 |
6-2
300lbs
5.23
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-2 | 5.23 | 162 |
59.0
|
Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to anchor... | ||
23 |
6-2
320lbs
5.21
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-2 | 5.21 | 25 | 122.8 |
69.0
|
Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to... | |
18 |
6-2
279lbs
4.73
|
DT |
|
279lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 28 | 132 |
73.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
17 |
6-2
290lbs
5.51
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-2 | 5.51 | 15 | 83.7 |
74.0
|
Jaylen enjoyed an impressive season in 2019, collecting 10.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. Somewhat undersized for his position he is a... | |
15 |
6-2
300lbs
4.97
|
DT |
|
300lbs | 6-2 | 4.97 | 18 | 94.8 |
75.0
|
Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get... | |
101 |
6-3
292lbs
5.09
|
DT |
|
292lbs | 6-3 | 5.09 | 75 | 309.3 |
30.0
|
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. Provides some... | |
100 |
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... | |
99 |
6-3
280lbs
4.72
|
DE/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-3 | 4.72 | 62 | 269.2 |
33.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... | |
98 |
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... |












