Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
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6-5
243lbs
4.47
|
DE |
|
243lbs | 6-5 | 4.47 | 6 | 22.9 |
87.6
|
Pearce profiles as an immediate impact pass-rush specialist with the ceiling to develop into a complete three-down edge defender. His elite... |
1 |
|
6-3
259lbs
4.48
|
DE |
|
259lbs | 6-3 | 4.48 | 1 | 2.5 |
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... |
5 |
|
6-4
248lbs
4.57
|
DE |
|
248lbs | 6-4 | 4.57 | 3 | 21.5 |
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.... |
2 |
|
6-6
290lbs
4.59
|
DE |
|
290lbs | 6-6 | 4.59 | 4 | 21.7 |
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... |
11 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.60
|
DE |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.60 | 21 | 63.2 |
85.9
|
Sawyer projects as an immediate contributor in base defensive packages with the potential to develop into an every-down player. His power... |
10 |
|
6-2
247lbs
4.62
|
DE |
|
247lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 11 | 38.4 |
86.1
|
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around... |
8 |
|
6-5
269lbs
4.62
|
DE |
|
269lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 15 | 55.6 |
86.3
|
The tape shows a defender whose elite straight-line athleticism doesn't fully translate to his pass rush arsenal yet. While his closing... |
19 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.62
|
DE |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 41 | 129.3 |
81.4
|
Baron brings immediate value as a designated pass rusher with room to develop into a more complete defender. His film reveals a technically... |
16 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.63
|
DE |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.63 | 28 | 87.1 |
84.2
|
Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined... |
28 |
|
6-4
252lbs
4.64
|
DE |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 93 | 470 |
56.2
|
Harvey chases well in pursuit, and Harvey has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. As a pass rusher, he shows... |
15 |
|
6-6
295lbs
4.67
|
DE |
|
295lbs | 6-6 | 4.67 | 24 | 71.2 |
84.5
|
The disconnect between Burch's athletic testing and actual pass rush impact jumps off the tape. While he possesses rare movement skills for... |
23 |
|
6-4
265lbs
4.69
|
DE |
|
265lbs | 6-4 | 4.69 | 67 | 286.3 |
75.2
|
Ethan Downs has Day 3 value as a high-floor run defender who brings immediate special teams impact and developmental upside as a... |