Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/26/2025

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
47

DL/ED
Brian
Ugwu

6-3 256lbs 4.80
DL/ED
Miami (OH)   Mascot
Miami (OH) Mascot
256lbs 6-3 4.80 92 462
67.2
Ugwu has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Ugwu shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the...
32

DL/ED
Ahmed
Hassanein

6-3 272lbs 4.77
DL/ED
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.77 54 225
78.0
Hassanein fits the role of a developmental edge defender with starter upside who could make an immediate impact as a situational pass...
19

LB/ED
Oluwafemi
Oladejo

6-3 250lbs 4.70
LB/ED
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.70 8 77.3
82.4
The NFL transition won't be seamless for Oladejo, but his versatility offers intriguing possibilities for a patient coaching staff. His...
24

DL/ED
Antwaun
Powell-Rylan...

6-3 252lbs 4.69
DL/ED
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
252lbs 6-3 4.69 40 124.9
81.3
When I watch Powell-Ryland's tape, I see a technician who's figured out how to maximize his toolbox despite physical limitations. His pass...
17

DE/ED
Ashton
Gillotte

6-3 275lbs 4.63
DE/ED
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.63 28 86.8
84.2
Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined...
39

DL/ED
Jasheen
Davis

6-3 270lbs 4.62
DL/ED
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
270lbs 6-3 4.62 87 394.5
73.8
Davis projects as a situational pass rusher and special teams contributor early in his NFL career, with the potential to develop into a...
44

LB/ED
MJ
Sherman

6-3 245lbs 4.48
LB/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.48 54 495
70.0
Sherman flashes the take-on skills and functional strength to play the middle of a 4-3. He has violent hands and consistently breaks away...
1

DE/ED
Abdul
Carter

6-3 259lbs 4.48
DE/ED
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
259lbs 6-3 4.48 1 2.5
91.1
The team that drafts Carter will be getting an ascending talent with legitimate All-Pro potential as a weak-side edge rusher. His...
49

DL/ED
Khris
Bogle

6-4 244lbs 4.87
DL/ED
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
244lbs 6-4 4.87 98 537
63.2
Has a quick burst off the line and times the snap well. Good upper-body strength and length to lock-out his opponent and at least moderate...
13

DE/ED
Bradyn
Swinson

6-4 250lbs 4.80
DE/ED
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.80 18 61.7
85.9
When it comes to getting after the quarterback, Swinson shows special traits that will have NFL teams salivating. His explosive get-off and...
26

DE/ED
Elijah
Roberts

6-4 278lbs 4.78
DE/ED
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
278lbs 6-4 4.78 44 145.8
80.4
Roberts belongs in a 3-4 defense as a base end where his 285-pound frame and power at the point of attack will cause problems for opposing...
55

DL/ED
Zykeivous
Walker

6-4 291lbs 4.75
DL/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
291lbs 6-4 4.75 96 499
54.0
Walker has an impressive blend of length and movement skills, capable of dominating shorter interior blockers as a penetrator and showing...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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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.