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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 |
6-3
317lbs
4.75
|
DL |
|
317lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 85 | 354.5 |
61.0
|
Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength. Strong and stout at the point of attack with the measurables to occupy multiple... | |
39 |
6-3
281lbs
5.12
|
DL/ED |
|
281lbs | 6-3 | 5.12 | 106 | 492 |
62.0
|
Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push through interior linemen on stunts and twists. Combines strength and... | |
37 |
6-3
255lbs
4.78
|
DL/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 96 | 422 |
63.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
33 |
6-3
270lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-3 | 4.92 | 80 | 331 |
66.0
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack.... | |
32 |
6-3
250lbs
4.81
|
DE/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.81 | 74 | 296 |
66.0
|
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Aggressive with good awareness to track... | |
30 |
6-3
255lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.59 | 41 | 189.2 |
66.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
28 |
6-3
300lbs
5.05
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-3 | 5.05 | 86 | 357 |
67.0
|
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Penetrates through... | |
27 |
6-3
313lbs
5.24
|
DT |
|
313lbs | 6-3 | 5.24 | 70 | 289 |
67.0
|
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Provides some... | |
20 |
6-3
346lbs
5.40
|
DT |
|
346lbs | 6-3 | 5.40 | 14 | 83 |
70.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
19 |
6-3
305lbs
5.00
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.00 | 12 | 78.4 |
71.0
|
A former rugby player, Jay plays with an extremely high motor and is a high effort player that is surprisingly athletic for a big guy. A... | |
12 |
6-3
270lbs
4.71
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-3 | 4.71 | 38 | 178.7 |
79.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
11 |
6-3
247lbs
4.71
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-3 | 4.71 | 16 | 88 |
82.0
|
Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and three-point stance with the playing speed to stand up in space. Flashes strength as a... |












