Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/04/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
37

DL/ED
Antwaun
Powell-Rylan...

6-3 252lbs 4.73
DL/ED
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
252lbs 6-3 4.73 36 113
82.9
Powell-Ryland projects as a situational pass rusher with the potential to develop into an every-down player at the next level. His...
38

DL
Howard
Cross III

6-1 288lbs 4.96
DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
288lbs 6-1 4.96 39 118.6
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...
39

DL
Ty
Robinson

6-6 310lbs 5.10
DL
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
310lbs 6-6 5.10 41 122.2
82.8
Robinson fits the bill of a rotational defensive lineman with starting upside if he can refine his technical skills. His combination of...
40

DL
Simeon
Barrow Jr.

6-3 290lbs 4.98
DL
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
290lbs 6-3 4.98 48 160.7
82.6
His run defense dominance stands out immediately - you can't teach that natural leverage and power at the point of attack. The pass rush...
41

DE/ED
Elijah
Roberts

6-4 278lbs 4.76
DE/ED
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
278lbs 6-4 4.76 50 173.3
82.5
Roberts' skill set suggests he could find early success as a situational pass rusher while he develops a more complete game. His ability...
42

DT
JJ
Pegues

6-2 315lbs 4.90
DT
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
315lbs 6-2 4.90 43 126.3
82.4
A powerful interior defender with rare athletic traits, Pegues transitioned from tight end to defensive tackle after transferring from...
43

DL
Nazir
Stackhouse

6-3 320lbs 5.10
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.10 51 176.4
82.3
Stackhouse projects as a valuable early-down run stuffer in the NFL, with the potential to develop into a more well-rounded defensive...
44

DT
CJ
West

6-2 317lbs 5.20
DT
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
317lbs 6-2 5.20 45 133.8
82.1
The tape doesn't lie - West brings the juice when he's turned loose in a single-gap front. Watch that UCF game opener where he...
45

DE/ED
Tyler
Batty

6-5 275lbs 4.85
DE/ED
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
275lbs 6-5 4.85 56 205.7
82.0
A high-motor edge defender with three-down potential, Batty brings a lunch-pail mentality to the trenches. His ability to set a firm...
46

DL/ED
Ahmed
Hassanein

6-3 272lbs 4.90
DL/ED
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.90 55 196
82.0
Hassanein fits the role of a developmental edge defender with starter upside who could make an immediate impact as a situational pass...
47

DT
Ty
Hamilton

6-3 295lbs 4.95
DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
295lbs 6-3 4.95 44 130.2
81.9
The tape shows a defensive lineman who brings day one impact against the run with clear areas to develop as a pass rusher. Hamilton's heavy...
48

DT
Tonka
Hemingway

6-3 288lbs 4.82
DT
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
288lbs 6-3 4.82 58 214.3
81.5
Hemingway projects as a rotational defensive tackle in a 4-3 scheme at the next level. His ability to penetrate and disrupt in the...

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.