Defensive End Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

DEFENSIVE END RANKINGS 2023 NFL DRAFT

Categorizing positions for the front seven in the NFL has become difficult of late. There used to be a clear separation between defensive tackle, defensive end, and outside linebacker – now DEs and OLBs are often lumped into a general non-specific EDGE category. We have in an attempt to provide some clarity over the position split the EDGE players into DEs and OLBs.

With this in mind, this lists prospects who are classified as defensive ends and edge players and excludes any obvious LBs. It has three players that stand out from the rest, Clemson’s Mile Murphy, Isaiah Foskey from Notre Dame, and BJ Ojulari from LSU.

Murphy a junior DE displays elite power and at 275 lbs is equally able as both a run stuffer and pass rusher. Foskey possesses similar traits and could easily be selected in the top half of the draft if he continues in the same vein as 2021.

Brother of Giants edge rusher Azeez Ojulari, BJ is a bit of a tweener at 245lbs - officially listed as a defensive end but has more linebacker traits. Despite this, he has impressive upside as a pass-rusher and will likely not make it passed the first day of the draft.

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Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

Myles
Murphy

DE
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
268lbs 6-5 4.57 2 9.5
90.7
With almost unrivaled mobility and pass-rushing skills, Murphy is set to make an immediate impact in the NFL. With the freakish sp...
2

BJ
Ojulari

DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
248lbs 6-2 4.59 8 43.7
87.0
Ojulari is a quality pro prospect with very good experience and production as a pass rusher, he's got an array of edge moves, and ...
3

Will
McDonald IV

DE
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
239lbs 6-4 4.61 9 46.8
86.8
Will McDonald IV a sold NFL prospect who has consistently performed at the highest level while at Iowa. He possesses a w...
4

Zach
Harrison

DE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
274lbs 6-6 4.41 19 76.5
86.1
Ohio State has been a breeding ground for top-notch pass rushers - in particular, the Bosa brothers and Chase Young, and some scou...
5

Felix
Anudike-Uzom...

DE
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
255lbs 6-3 4.73 10 49.5
85.6
Anudike-Uzomah is an edge rusher who has a nice repertoire of moves with the requisite speed for the position and has domi...
6

Tuli
Tuipulotu

DE
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
266lbs 6-3 4.97 14 62.4
84.3
Tuli Tuipulotu is a solid prospect who put up elite numbers in 2022 while dominating PAC 12 offensive lines. He's got an excellent...
7

Colby
Wooden

DE
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
273lbs 6-4 4.79 24 86.5
84.2
As a pass rusher, Wooden shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge. Combines e...
8

K.J.
Henry

DE
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
251lbs 6-4 4.63 27 98
83.5
His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers. Henry has ideal length as an edge...
9

Ochaun
Mathis

DE
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
250lbs 6-5 4.74 45 167.8
80.8
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Mathis displays a very good motor. Mathis shows impressive speed and overall athletici...
10

Tyler
Lacy

DE
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
279lbs 6-4 5.11 39 145.7
79.6
He’s very good with his hands, a technician with the violence, quickness, and the long arms to ward off blockers. Lacy has a great...
11

BJ
Thompson

DE
Stephen F. Austin   Mascot
Stephen F. Austin Mascot
238lbs 6-6 4.56 61 239
78.4
Thompson has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List...
12

Ikenna
Enechukwu

DE
Rice   Mascot
Rice Mascot
264lbs 6-4 4.70 70 276.3
77.3
Sacks and pressures are product of hustle. Gives effort on every play. Holds the point with length and strong upper body. Enechuk...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

We've compared players post combine 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.

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2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

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.