BEST PASS RUSHING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN 2025 NFL Draft

2025 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.

2025 Defensive linemen ranked by PASS RUSH

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

David
Walker

LB
/ED
Central Arkansas   Mascot
Central Arkansas Mascot
70 98 88
77.1
2

Jack
Sawyer

DE
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
83 94 95
88.7
3

James
Pearce Jr.

DE
/ED
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
54 94 77
85.7
4

David
Bailey

LB
/ED
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
77 90 66
81.8
5

Abdul
Carter

DE
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
62 89 74
83.0
6

Princely
Umanmielen

DE
/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
67 89 83
86.9
7

Josaiah
Stewart

DE
/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
83 89 88
83.2
8

Jalon
Walker

LB
/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
70 89 61
80.3
9

Ashton
Gillotte

DL
/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
72 86 87
83.9
10

Antwaun
Powell-Rylan...

DL
/ED
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
65 86 59
82.9
11

Howard
Cross III

DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
76 86 77
84.5
12

Derrick
Moore

DE
/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
65 86 75
82.9
13

Trey
Moore

LB
/ED
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
76 86 67
80.6
14

Nic
Scourton

DL
/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
66 85 81
86.2
15

Collin
Oliver

LB
/ED
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
49 85 63
79.4
16

Elijah
Roberts

DE
/ED
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
62 84 84
81.1
17

Jared
Ivey

DE
/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
65 84 76
80.9
18

Phillip
Webb

DL
/ED
Jackson State   Mascot
Jackson State Mascot
76 84 77
79.3
19

Kaimon
Rucker

DE
/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
69 84 71
73.9
20

Steve
Linton

LB
/ED
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
65 84 58
66.7