BEST PASS RUSHING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN 2023 NFL Draft

2023 BEST PASS RUSHING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Generating a fierce pass rush is a crucial aspect of a suffocating defense, and defensive linemen are often at the epicenter of this chaos. Recent standout players like Myles Garrett (Texas A&M) and Joey Bosa (Ohio State) have illustrated the monumental impact a dominant pass-rushing defensive lineman can have, consistently wreaking havoc in opposing backfields.

Peruse through the data below to identify the current wave of college defensive linemen who are carving out their own legacy with formidable pass-rushing skills. Engage with the statistics, such as sacks, quarterback pressures, and hits, to delve into the vital role these athletes play in dismantling offensive game plans and mounting pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

2023 Defensive linemen ranked by PASS RUSH

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Jalen
Carter

DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
65 99 97
91.9
2

BJ
Thompson

DE
/ED
Stephen F. Austin   Mascot
Stephen F. Austin Mascot
53 97 68
78.4
3

Nick
Herbig

OLB
/ED
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
74 96 82
84.7
4

Zach
Harrison

DE
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
79 95 85
84.9
5

Derick
Hall

LB
/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
75 94 70
86.0
6

Will
McDonald IV

DE
/ED
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
68 93 72
87.0
7

Will
Anderson Jr....

LB
/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
62 93 97
93.4
8

Calijah
Kancey

DL
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
56 93 81
87.8
9

BJ
Ojulari

DE
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
78 90 79
87.0
10

Isaiah
Land

LB
/ED
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
49 90 77
79.0
11

Yasir
Abdullah

LB
/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
70 90 73
78.3
12

Adetomiwa
Adebawore

DL
/ED
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
54 89 76
86.2
13

Karl
Brooks

DL
/ED
Bowling Green   Mascot
Bowling Green Mascot
62 89 86
82.1
14

Devonnsha
Maxwell

DL
/ED
Chattanooga   Mascot
Chattanooga Mascot
62 89 97
74.0
15

Felix
Anudike-Uzom...

DE
/ED
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
78 88 81
86.2
16

Ivan
Pace Jr.

LB
/ED
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
71 87 81
81.6
17

Moro
Ojomo

DL
/ED
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
68 87 97
82.6
18

Tuli
Tuipulotu

DE
/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
52 86 84
84.3
19

Keeanu
Benton

DT
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
58 85 64
85.1
20

Siaki
Ika

DL
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
41 85 72
85.2