Defensive Line Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

SHARE:
LAST UPDATED: 04/29/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
49

DE/ED
Desjuan
Johnson

6-3 267lbs 5.03
DE/ED
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
267lbs 6-3 5.03 69 258.7
77.0
Johnson shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher. He’s very instinctive when it...
50

DE/ED
Lonnie
Phelps

6-2 244lbs 4.55
DE/ED
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
244lbs 6-2 4.55 59 193.8
75.0
Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which Phelps uses with impressive...
51

DL/ED
Derek
Parish

6-2 241lbs 4.62
DL/ED
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
241lbs 6-2 4.62 74 310.5
75.0
One of the true straight-up edge burners in this draft class, Parish has the kind of skill set NFL teams covet in an edge rusher. Parish...
52

DL/ED
D'Anthony
Jones

6-2 283lbs 5.15
DL/ED
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
283lbs 6-2 5.15 88 397
75.0
His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. Plays with leverage at the point of attack...
53

DL/ED
Jeremiah
Martin

6-4 261lbs 4.90
DL/ED
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
261lbs 6-4 4.90 82 371.3
75.0
Martin has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on. Sacks and pressures are...
54

DL/ED
Jaxon
Player

6-0 299lbs 4.88
DL/ED
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
299lbs 6-0 4.88 89 401.7
74.2
Player shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher. Player has an excellent motor and...
55

DT
Robert
Cooper

6-2 307lbs 5.38
DT
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
307lbs 6-2 5.38 79 321
74.1
He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage. Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite...
56

DL/ED
Devonnsha
Maxwell

6-3 301lbs 5.19
DL/ED
Chattanooga   Mascot
Chattanooga Mascot
301lbs 6-3 5.19 78 320
74.0
Maxwell is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Maxwell displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone...
57

DL/ED
Truman
Jones

6-4 251lbs 4.68
DL/ED
Harvard   Mascot
Harvard Mascot
251lbs 6-4 4.68 77 319
74.0
Jones explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays. He has the...
58

DT
PJ
Mustipher

6-4 320lbs 5.41
DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
320lbs 6-4 5.41 76 315.3
74.0
Possesses the length and power to ward off offensive tackles. Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in...
59

DT
Taron
Vincent

6-2 305lbs 5.15
DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
305lbs 6-2 5.15 85 378.8
74.0
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and...
60

DL/ED
Cade
Hall

6-3 270lbs 4.80
DL/ED
San Jose State   Mascot
San Jose State Mascot
270lbs 6-3 4.80 96 461
73.8
He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage. Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and...

2023 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.

For a much improved viewing experience (with more players) please view on a larger screen.

2023 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.