Defensive Line Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
61

DL
Kobie
Whiteside

6-1 298lbs 5.30
DL
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
298lbs 6-1 5.30 65 408.7
68.0
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Strong tackler. Has good power in...
62

DL/ED
Akial
Byers

6-3 288lbs 5.69
DL/ED
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
288lbs 6-3 5.69 81 481.5
68.0
Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield. Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done...
63

DL/ED
Sam
Okuayinonu

6-1 290lbs 4.89
DL/ED
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
290lbs 6-1 4.89 62 395.5
67.2
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size.Plays with leverage at...
64

DL
Julian
Rochester

6-5 300lbs 5.54
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
300lbs 6-5 5.54 66 412
67.2
Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength. Strong and stout at the point of attack with the measurables to occupy multiple...
65

DT
Tyrone
Truesdell

6-2 335lbs 5.19
DT
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
335lbs 6-2 5.19 79 467.5
66.0
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Girth and...
66

DL/ED
Tristan
Nichols

6-4 245lbs
DL/ED
Nevada   Mascot
Nevada Mascot
245lbs 6-4 77 461
65.7
67

DL/ED
De'Shaan
Dixon

6-5 251lbs
DL/ED
Norfolk State   Mascot
Norfolk State Mascot
251lbs 6-5 64 402.5
64.2
68

DE/ED
Jeremiah
Moon

6-5 249lbs 4.76
DE/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
249lbs 6-5 4.76 46 286
64.0
Works hard to get better and gives top effort on every play. Heads-up defender who shows good field awareness. Reads the quarterback to...
69

DE/ED
Shane
Simmons

6-4 246lbs 4.65
DE/ED
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
246lbs 6-4 4.65 75 449
64.0
Easily gains inside leverage by shooting gaps. Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the...
70

DL/ED
Ovie
Oghoufo

6-4 250lbs
DL/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
250lbs 6-4 79 450
41.0
71

DE
Matt
Henningsen

6-3 295lbs 4.80
DE
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
295lbs 6-3 4.80 50 314.7
62.0
Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle.Coordinated...
72

DL/ED
David
Anenih

6-3 251lbs 4.67
DL/ED
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
251lbs 6-3 4.67 58 374.5
62.0
He has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and...

2022 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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2022 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.