Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

DE
Abdul
Carter

6-3 259lbs 4.48
DE
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
259lbs 6-3 4.48 1 2.8
91.1
The team that drafts Carter will be getting an ascending talent with legitimate All-Pro potential as a weak-side edge rusher. His...
2

DE
James
Pearce Jr.

6-5 243lbs 4.47
DE
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
243lbs 6-5 4.47 4 19.1
88.3
Pearce profiles as an immediate impact pass-rush specialist with the ceiling to develop into a complete three-down edge defender. His elite...
3

DE
Shemar
Stewart

6-6 290lbs 4.59
DE
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
290lbs 6-6 4.59 6 21.4
88.0
The film shows a defensive force tailor-made for an aggressive 4-3 system where he can pin his ears back and attack upfield. Stewart's...
4

DE
Mykel
Williams

6-5 265lbs 4.65
DE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.65 3 18.1
87.7
Williams presents one of the more fascinating evaluations in this class - a prospect whose film shows flashes of dominance but also...
5

DE
Mike
Green

6-4 248lbs 4.57
DE
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
248lbs 6-4 4.57 5 21
87.3
Green's calling card as an NFL edge defender will be his explosive first step and sophisticated rush plan that keeps tackles off balance....
6

DE
Jack
Sawyer

6-5 260lbs 4.60
DE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.60 15 52.4
87.3
Sawyer projects as an immediate contributor in base defensive packages with the potential to develop into an every-down player. His power...
7

DE
Nic
Scourton

6-4 285lbs 4.70
DE
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
285lbs 6-4 4.70 10 32.9
87.3
Scourton's blend of size, explosiveness, and technical refinement projects him as an immediate contributor in a 4-3 defensive front where...
8

DE
Princely
Umanmielen

6-4 255lbs 4.72
DE
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.72 18 58.7
87.2
The film shows a pass rusher who operates best with his hand in the dirt in wide alignments where he can maximize his length and burst. His...
9

DE
JT
Tuimoloau

6-5 269lbs 4.62
DE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
269lbs 6-5 4.62 13 51.1
85.6
The tape shows a defender whose elite straight-line athleticism doesn't fully translate to his pass rush arsenal yet. While his closing...
10

DE
Josaiah
Stewart

6-1 245lbs 4.70
DE
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.70 23 69.9
85.6
I'm convinced he's going to make defensive coordinators look smart on passing downs from day one. His USC game was a masterclass in pass...
11

DE
Donovan
Ezeiruaku

6-2 247lbs 4.62
DE
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
247lbs 6-2 4.62 12 44.2
85.5
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around...
12

DE
Bradyn
Swinson

6-4 250lbs 4.80
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.80 19 59.9
85.2
When it comes to getting after the quarterback, Swinson shows special traits that will have NFL teams salivating. His explosive get-off and...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

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2025 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.