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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22 |
6-4
303lbs
5.25
|
DT |
|
303lbs | 6-4 | 5.25 | 17 | 88.4 |
69.0
|
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Delivers a... | |
21 |
6-4
278lbs
4.92
|
DL/ED |
|
278lbs | 6-4 | 4.92 | 52 | 227.7 |
70.0
|
Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap... | |
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... | |
4 |
6-4
272lbs
4.52
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 2 | 16.4 |
89.0
|
Raw prospect with intriguing potential and impressive physical ability. Showed a lot of improvement over the 2020 season. Hardworking with... | |
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... | |
94 |
6-3
245lbs
4.64
|
DE |
|
245lbs | 6-3 | 4.64 | 24 | 116 |
51.0
|
Versatile enough to drop and could be viewed as a 3-4 linebacker. Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside.... | |
89 |
6-3
290lbs
5.36
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-3 | 5.36 | 192 |
53.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Average quickness and power and his bull rush will... | ||
79 |
6-3
230lbs
4.69
|
DL/ED |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 189 |
53.0
|
Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and .bull rushes when he's first off the snap. Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands.... | ||
74 |
6-3
305lbs
5.07
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.07 | 33 | 167.5 |
55.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... |












