Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 10/22/2024

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

DE/ED
Jack
Sawyer

6-5 260lbs 4.60
DE/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.60 8 34.1
88.7
Jack Sawyer is a high-motor defensive end with a solid blend of power and versatility, traits that NFL scouts value highly. His...
2

DE/ED
Princely
Umanmielen

6-4 255lbs 4.68
DE/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.68 9 34.4
86.9
Princely Umanmielen showcases a solid blend of explosiveness and flexibility, ideal for an edge rusher. His quick first step...
3

DE/ED
JT
Tuimoloau

6-5 269lbs 4.62
DE/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
269lbs 6-5 4.62 11 37.8
86.7
JT Tuimoloau projects as a high-floor, potentially high-ceiling defensive end at the next level. His combination of size, strength, and...
4

DL/ED
Nic
Scourton

6-4 285lbs 4.70
DL/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
285lbs 6-4 4.70 3 16.1
86.2
Nic Scourton is a high-upside edge rusher with a relentless motor and the tools to disrupt any backfield. His ability to convert...
5

DL/ED
Landon
Jackson

6-7 280lbs 4.68
DL/ED
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
280lbs 6-7 4.68 12 45.2
85.8
Landon Jackson brings the physical tools NFL scouts love in an edge rusher. His standout 2023 season at Arkansas showcased his...
6

DE/ED
James
Pearce Jr.

6-5 243lbs 4.49
DE/ED
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
243lbs 6-5 4.49 2 11.5
85.7
Pearce's elite first-step quickness and bend around the edge make him a nightmare for opposing tackles. His ability to threaten the outside...
7

DE/ED
Mykel
Williams

6-5 265lbs 4.65
DE/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.65 5 18.7
85.6
Mykel Williams is a blue-chip EDGE prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft. He brings prototypical size, length, and athleticism that NFL teams...
8

DE/ED
Jordan
Burch

6-6 295lbs 4.78
DE/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
295lbs 6-6 4.78 32 124.3
85.1
Burch boasts a prototypical NFL frame with elite athletic traits, flashing the ability to be a disruptive force on the edge. His...
9

LB/ED
Jalon
Walker

6-2 245lbs 4.50
LB/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
245lbs 6-2 4.50 2 35.9
85.0
Walker projects as a high-upside linebacker prospect with the potential to develop into a three-down player at the next level. His...
10

DE/ED
Abdul
Carter

6-3 259lbs 4.48
DE/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
259lbs 6-3 4.48 6 21.8
84.7
Abdul Carter's transition from linebacker to edge rusher highlights his elite athletic traits, including burst off the snap...
11

DE/ED
Dani
Dennis-Sutto...

6-5 272lbs 4.68
DE/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
272lbs 6-5 4.68 24 75.1
84.0
Dennis-Sutton projects as a high-upside edge defender with the tools to make an immediate impact in run defense. His first-step...
12

DL/ED
Ashton
Gillotte

6-3 275lbs 4.75
DL/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.75 16 59.8
83.9
Gillotte projects as a high-motor edge defender with day-two draft potential. His hand usage and ability to rush from multiple alignments...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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.
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2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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.