Defensive Line Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 03/25/2023
Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59 |
6-4
295lbs
5.46
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-4 | 5.46 | 111 | 528.7 |
58.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
58 |
6-4
260lbs
4.94
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.94 | 111 | 513 |
58.0
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. High-effort, thickly built... | |
57 |
6-4
292lbs
5.22
|
DT |
|
292lbs | 6-4 | 5.22 | 80 | 334 |
73.0
|
Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body. Durden has a wide base and a... | |
56 |
6-4
248lbs
4.74
|
DE |
|
248lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 49 | 221 |
58.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
51 |
6-4
252lbs
4.86
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.86 | 126 | 638.5 |
59.0
|
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Aggressive with good awareness to track... | |
38 |
6-4
357lbs
5.46
|
DT |
|
357lbs | 6-4 | 5.46 | 67 | 276.5 |
62.0
|
Has the ability to create a pile in the middle, even showing the ability to split the occasional double-team. However, is just as often... | |
31 |
6-4
257lbs
4.69
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-4 | 4.69 | 63 | 271.3 |
66.0
|
He wins with all-out hustle, second and third effort and will contribute in the NFL. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active,... | |
29 |
6-4
325lbs
5.18
|
DL/ED |
|
325lbs | 6-4 | 5.18 | 36 | 174 |
66.0
|
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his... | |
24 |
6-4
321lbs
4.99
|
DL |
|
321lbs | 6-4 | 4.99 | 43 | 201.6 |
68.0
|
Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield. Looks the part with natural size and filledout... | |
22 |
6-4
303lbs
5.25
|
DT |
|
303lbs | 6-4 | 5.25 | 17 | 88.4 |
69.0
|
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Delivers a... | |
21 |
6-4
278lbs
4.92
|
DL/ED |
|
278lbs | 6-4 | 4.92 | 52 | 227.7 |
70.0
|
Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap... | |
14 |
6-4
252lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 32 | 163.8 |
77.0
|
Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push through interior linemen on stunts and twists. Plays with leverage at... |












