Defensive Line Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 02/09/2022
Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
6-3
288lbs
5.07
|
DT |
|
288lbs | 6-3 | 5.07 | 5 | 53 |
85.0
|
Explosive defensive tackle, Levi Onwuzurike is long and rangy. He has good technique and is athletic (as can be seen on run... | |
5 |
6-3
305lbs
5.15
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.15 | 9 | 55.7 |
89.0
|
Nixon is a powerful presence on the line. He has had a really impressive season (being a finalist for both the Outland Trophy and... | |
102 |
6-4
300lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.92 | 88 | 375.3 |
30.0
|
Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield. Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed... | |
96 |
6-4
294lbs
4.93
|
DE/ED |
|
294lbs | 6-4 | 4.93 | 79 | 324.8 |
43.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... | |
90 |
6-4
290lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.85 | 71 | 424.5 |
59.0
|
Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free... | |
88 |
6-4
255lbs
4.88
|
DL/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.88 | 183 |
53.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... | ||
86 |
6-4
260lbs
4.99
|
DL/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.99 | 193 |
53.0
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Average quickness and... | ||
81 |
6-4
255lbs
4.99
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.99 | 190 |
53.0
|
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Plays with... | ||
72 |
6-4
280lbs
4.96
|
DE |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.96 | 163 |
55.0
|
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and... | ||
70 |
6-4
300lbs
5.35
|
DT |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 5.35 |
55.0
|
Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body. Strong tackler. Has good power... | |||
67 |
6-4
280lbs
5.10
|
DL/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 128 | 659.7 |
56.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
61 |
6-4
292lbs
5.05
|
DE/ED |
|
292lbs | 6-4 | 5.05 | 143 | 810.5 |
58.0
|
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Plays with... |












