Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/13/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
25

DT
Omarr
Norman-Lott

6-3 315lbs 5.05
DT
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
315lbs 6-3 5.05 20 57.7
84.8
The tape shows a versatile interior defender with the mass to two-gap and the quickness to penetrate. His anchor strength and...
26

DE/ED
Kyle
Kennard

6-5 254lbs 4.70
DE/ED
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
254lbs 6-5 4.70 21 61.8
84.7
A twitched-up edge rusher with juice to burn, showing natural pass rush traits and refined hand usage that will translate immediately...
27

DE/ED
Jared
Ivey

6-6 285lbs 4.75
DE/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
285lbs 6-6 4.75 24 67
84.6
A power-based defensive end with day-one NFL measurables, Ivey's anchor and edge-setting prowess will earn him immediate rotational...
28

DE/ED
Tyler
Baron

6-5 260lbs 4.60
DE/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.60 32 91.8
84.6
Baron brings a high-upside skill set to the edge defender position in the NFL. His explosive first step and length make him an immediate...
29

DT
Darrell
Jackson Jr.

6-5 330lbs 5.05
DT
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
330lbs 6-5 5.05 35 100.5
84.6
Put on the tape and you'll see a raw ball of clay who could be molded into something special. Jackson's got the kind of rare physical...
30

DL
Aeneas
Peebles

6-1 290lbs 5.00
DL
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
290lbs 6-1 5.00 43 152.7
84.3
Peebles projects as a rotational interior defensive lineman with the potential to develop into a disruptive force. His quickness and...
31

DE/ED
Jordan
Burch

6-6 295lbs 4.68
DE/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
295lbs 6-6 4.68 28 74.2
83.4
Burch boasts a prototypical NFL frame with elite athletic traits, flashing the ability to be a disruptive force on the edge. His...
32

DL
Rylie
Mills

6-5 295lbs 4.79
DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
295lbs 6-5 4.79 44 154.8
83.1
Mills' skill set aligns with the evolving demands of NFL defensive fronts. His 4.79 40-yard dash time at 296 pounds hints at an...
33

DE/ED
Dani
Dennis-Sutto...

6-5 272lbs 4.68
DE/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
272lbs 6-5 4.68 31 90.6
83.0
Dennis-Sutton projects as a high-upside edge defender with the tools to make an immediate impact in run defense. His first-step...
34

DE/ED
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 39 119.6
83.0
Rucker projects as a situational pass rusher at the next level, with the potential to develop into a more complete player. His skill set...
35

DE/ED
R Mason
Thomas

6-2 240lbs 4.62
DE/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.62 47 162.3
83.0
Thomas fits the profile of an immediate impact pass rush specialist who has the tools to develop into an every-down edge defender at the...
36

DL
Howard
Cross III

6-1 288lbs 4.96
DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
288lbs 6-1 4.96 37 107.5
82.9
Cross projects as a high-motor, disruptive force in an even-front defense at the next level. His quickness off the snap and advanced hand...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.