Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 09/25/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

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

DL
Joey
Slackman

6-4 300lbs 4.90
DL
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
300lbs 6-4 4.90 42 196
80.0
A stout interior defender with the versatility to play in multiple fronts, Slackman offers intriguing upside as a run-stuffing specialist...
38

DL
Jamaree
Caldwell

6-1 340lbs 5.10
DL
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
340lbs 6-1 5.10 55 269.5
79.7
Caldwell brings a powerful, high-motor presence to the interior defensive line. His squatty build and natural leverage make him an asset in...
39

DT
T.J.
Sanders

6-4 290lbs 4.95
DT
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
290lbs 6-4 4.95 19 76
79.5
T.J. Sanders projects as a high-upside interior defensive lineman with the potential to contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes. His...
40

DL/ED
Phillip
Webb

6-5 265lbs 4.72
DL/ED
Jackson State   Mascot
Jackson State Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.72 50 230
79.3
41

DL
Tim
Smith

6-4 314lbs 5.17
DL
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
314lbs 6-4 5.17 54 258.5
78.8
Smith fits the role of a rotational defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to develop into a solid run-stopping presence....
42

DE/ED
Paris
Shand

6-4 275lbs 4.90
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
275lbs 6-4 4.90 56 272
78.7
A raw talent with intriguing physical tools, this edge defender has the frame and athleticism to develop into a solid rotational piece at...
43

DL/ED
Jasheen
Davis

6-3 270lbs 4.62
DL/ED
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
270lbs 6-3 4.62 51 232
78.5
Davis projects as a situational pass rusher and special teams contributor early in his NFL career, with the potential to develop into a...
44

DL
Alfred
Collins

6-5 320lbs 4.95
DL
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
320lbs 6-5 4.95 46 214.7
77.6
Collins possesses the physical tools to become a disruptive force in the NFL. His rare combination of size, length, and athleticism...
45

DL
Jay
Toia

6-3 325lbs 5.20
DL
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
325lbs 6-3 5.20 53 242
77.3
Toia profiles as a classic run-stuffing nose tackle at the next level who can anchor the interior of an NFL defensive line. His...
46

DE/ED
Steven
Parker

6-4 260lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.70 57 278
76.9
47

DT
Zane
Durant

6-1 290lbs 4.66
DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
290lbs 6-1 4.66 92 466.5
76.5
Durant's skill set aligns with the role of a rotational 3-technique in a 4-3 scheme, with upside as a sub-package rusher. His elite...
48

DL
Omari
Thomas

6-4 325lbs 5.15
DL
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
325lbs 6-4 5.15 68 364.5
76.4

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.