Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/19/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

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

DL
Warren
Brinson

6-4 310lbs 5.09
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
310lbs 6-4 5.09 57 226
80.8
Warren Brinson's tape reveals a run-first defensive lineman whose impact comes primarily when holding ground against single blocks. His...
62

DE/ED
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 70 311
80.2
Hayes projects as a rotational edge defender in a 4-3 scheme where his burst and power can be maximized as a designated pass rusher. His...
63

DL
Thor
Griffith

6-2 320lbs 4.95
DL
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
320lbs 6-2 4.95 77 329
80.1
Thor Griffith's exceptional first-step quickness and anchor strength position him as an intriguing three-technique prospect with...
64

DT
Bryson
Eason

6-3 310lbs 5.10
DT
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
310lbs 6-3 5.10 76 326
80.0
65

DL
Joey
Slackman

6-4 300lbs 4.90
DL
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
300lbs 6-4 4.90 85 370
80.0
A stout interior defender with the versatility to play in multiple fronts, Slackman offers intriguing upside as a run-stuffing specialist...
66

DT
Tommy
Akingbesote

6-4 320lbs 5.09
DT
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
320lbs 6-4 5.09 80 337.5
79.8
67

DL/ED
Phillip
Webb

6-5 265lbs 4.72
DL/ED
Jackson State   Mascot
Jackson State Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.72 79 336
79.3
Webb's physical tools and production at multiple levels of competition point toward a role as a situational pass rusher early in his...
68

DT
Junior
Tafuna

6-3 308lbs 5.03
DT
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
308lbs 6-3 5.03 62 252
79.0
69

DL
Tim
Smith

6-4 314lbs 5.17
DL
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
314lbs 6-4 5.17 58 226.4
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....
70

DE
Paris
Shand

6-4 275lbs 4.90
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
275lbs 6-4 4.90 90 425
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...
71

DL/ED
Jasheen
Davis

6-3 270lbs 4.62
DL/ED
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
270lbs 6-3 4.62 83 359
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...
72

DL
DeAndre
Jules

6-4 315lbs 5.20
DL
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
315lbs 6-4 5.20 75 325
78.0

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

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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.