Defensive End Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 03/09/2021
Player Rankings - Defensive End
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22 |
6-1
250lbs
4.82
|
DE |
|
250lbs | 6-1 | 4.82 | 181 |
58.0
|
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Relentless and strong off the edge as a... | ||
25 |
6-2
260lbs
5.04
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-2 | 5.04 | 132 | 678 |
58.0
|
Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push through interior linemen on stunts and twists. Excellent hustle-and-chase... | |
29 |
6-2
290lbs
4.92
|
DE |
|
290lbs | 6-2 | 4.92 | 76 | 450 |
64.0
|
Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle. Lower than... | |
31 |
6-2
260lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-2 | 4.68 | 48 | 217.2 |
54.0
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. Plays with leverage at the... | |
34 |
6-2
245lbs
4.83
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-2 | 4.83 | 180 |
52.0
|
Easily gains inside leverage by shooting gaps. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his... | ||
8 |
6-3
247lbs
4.71
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-3 | 4.71 | 16 | 88 |
82.0
|
Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and three-point stance with the playing speed to stand up in space. Flashes strength as a... | |
9 |
6-3
270lbs
4.71
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-3 | 4.71 | 38 | 178.7 |
79.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
15 |
6-3
255lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.59 | 41 | 189.2 |
66.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
17 |
6-3
250lbs
4.81
|
DE/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.81 | 74 | 296 |
66.0
|
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Aggressive with good awareness to track... | |
18 |
6-3
270lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-3 | 4.92 | 80 | 331 |
66.0
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack.... | |
19 |
6-3
252lbs
4.51
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-3 | 4.51 | 34 | 169.3 |
59.0
|
Versatile enough to drop and could be viewed as a 3-4 linebacker. Vision to locate the ball and recognize cut blocks. Can rip past... | |
20 |
6-3
265lbs
4.87
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-3 | 4.87 | 69 | 282 |
59.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... |












