Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 |
|
6-6
280lbs
4.74
|
DE/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-6 | 4.74 | 35 | 109.8 |
82.2
|
The film shows a defensive lineman who's built for the modern NFL but needs significant technical development to unlock his abilities. He's... |
19 |
|
6-3
250lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
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... |
18 |
|
6-2
260lbs
4.69
|
LB/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-2 | 4.69 | 14 | 113.5 |
83.6
|
Walker projects as a specialized rotational pass rusher who could provide immediate spark in third-down packages while developing a more... |
17 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.63
|
DE/ED |
|
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... |
16 |
|
6-6
295lbs
4.67
|
DE/ED |
|
295lbs | 6-6 | 4.67 | 24 | 71.3 |
84.5
|
The disconnect between Burch's athletic testing and actual pass rush impact jumps off the tape. While he possesses rare movement skills for... |
15 |
|
6-6
285lbs
5.09
|
DE/ED |
|
285lbs | 6-6 | 5.09 | 31 | 92.2 |
84.9
|
Put on the tape from his battles against Georgia and LSU, and you'll see why Ivey has day one starter potential in a 4-3 scheme. His... |
14 |
|
6-5
254lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
254lbs | 6-5 | 4.76 | 26 | 75.1 |
85.1
|
I see a player who can step in and contribute immediately as a situational pass rusher while developing into a more complete edge defender.... |
13 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
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... |
12 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.60
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.60 | 21 | 65.8 |
85.9
|
Sawyer projects as an immediate contributor in base defensive packages with the potential to develop into an every-down player. His power... |
11 |
|
6-2
247lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 11 | 37.8 |
86.1
|
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around... |
10 |
|
6-1
245lbs
4.70
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 22 | 67.8 |
86.2
|
I'm convinced he's going to make defensive coordinators look smart on passing downs from day one. His USC game was a masterclass in pass... |
9 |
|
6-5
269lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
269lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 16 | 57.4 |
86.3
|
The tape shows a defender whose elite straight-line athleticism doesn't fully translate to his pass rush arsenal yet. While his closing... |