Defensive End Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

Clemson Tigers defensive end Myles Murphy (98) rushes against the Boston College Eagles during the second quarter at Alumni Stadium. Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

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.

LAST UPDATED: 04/25/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive End

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DEF Tackles Only

EDGE Only

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
21	DE/ED Terrance Lang	6-7 290lbs 5.02	DE/ED	290lbs	6-7	5.02	107	509.7	62.4 MORE>>	Sacks and pressures are product of hustle. Gives effort on every play. Holds the point with length and strong upper body. Plays with...
6	DE/ED Zach Harrison	6-6 274lbs 4.41	DE/ED	274lbs	6-6	4.41	37	85	84.9 MORE>>	Ohio State has been a breeding ground for top-notch pass rushers - in particular, the Bosa brothers and Chase Young, and some scouts are...
13	DE/ED BJ Thompson	6-6 238lbs 4.61	DE/ED	238lbs	6-6	4.61	67	242.3	78.4 MORE>>	Thompson has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked...
15	DE/ED Ali Gaye	6-6 263lbs 4.69	DE/ED	263lbs	6-6	4.69	51	167.3	77.0 MORE>>	Gaye has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, Gaye has the...
27	DE/ED Tavius Robinson	6-6 257lbs 4.66	DE/ED	257lbs	6-6	4.66	62	215.9	53.0 MORE>>	With his combination of length and flexibility, Robinson can bend and turn the corner around the edge, and he has the closing speed to...
1	DE/ED Myles Murphy	6-5 268lbs 4.53	DE/ED	268lbs	6-5	4.53	62	17.2	90.7 MORE>>	With almost unrivaled mobility and pass-rushing skills, Murphy is set to make an immediate impact in the NFL. With the freakish speed,...
11	DE/ED Ochaun Mathis	6-5 250lbs 4.74	DE/ED	250lbs	6-5	4.74	57	191	80.8 MORE>>	His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Mathis displays a very good motor. Mathis shows impressive speed and overall athleticism when...
26	DE/ED Nate Matlack	6-5 245lbs 4.82	DE/ED	245lbs	6-5	4.82	76	511	54.0 MORE>>	Matlack has prototypical size, with a little more room on his frame to add weight. He shows impressive quickness at the snap and plays at a...
2	DE/ED Will McDonald IV	6-4 239lbs 4.70	DE/ED	239lbs	6-4	4.70	13	35.3	87.0 MORE>>	Will McDonald IV a sold NFL prospect who has consistently performed at the highest level while at Iowa. He possesses a wide array...
8	DE/ED K.J. Henry	6-4 251lbs 4.63	DE/ED	251lbs	6-4	4.63	47	119.3	83.6 MORE>>	K.J. Henry is a solid pro prospect. He's a high-character/effort individual with a constant motor, combined with excellent speed,...
9	DE/ED Colby Wooden	6-4 273lbs 4.79	DE/ED	273lbs	6-4	4.79	41	103.7	83.5 MORE>>	As a pass rusher, Wooden shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge. Combines excellent...
12	DE/ED Tyler Lacy	6-4 279lbs 5.11	DE/ED	279lbs	6-4	5.11	52	167.6	79.6 MORE>>	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 motor...

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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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.

Defensive End Rankings 2023 NFL Draft