Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
9

DE/ED
Josaiah
Stewart

6-1 245lbs 4.70
DE/ED
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.70 22 67.7
86.2
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...
10

DE/ED
Donovan
Ezeiruaku

6-2 247lbs 4.62
DE/ED
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
247lbs 6-2 4.62 11 37.7
86.1
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around...
18

DE/ED
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 49 202
82.0
Rucker has "designated pass-rush weapon" written all over him. His film reveals a defender whose primary value lies in his ability to...
22

DE/ED
Davin
Vann

6-2 280lbs 4.79
DE/ED
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
280lbs 6-2 4.79 86 376.5
76.2
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using...
1

DE/ED
Abdul
Carter

6-3 250lbs 4.48
DE/ED
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
250lbs 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...
16

DE/ED
Ashton
Gillotte

6-3 275lbs 4.63
DE/ED
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.63 28 86.7
84.2
Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined...
24

DE/ED
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 74 317
74.8
Hayes projects as a rotational edge defender in a 4-3 scheme where his burst and power can be maximized as a designated pass rusher. His...
5

DE/ED
Mike
Green

6-4 248lbs 4.57
DE/ED
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
248lbs 6-4 4.57 3 21.1
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/ED
Princely
Umanmielen

6-4 255lbs 4.70
DE/ED
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.70 20 62.6
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...
7

DE/ED
Nic
Scourton

6-4 285lbs 4.70
DE/ED
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
285lbs 6-4 4.70 10 37.4
86.4
Scourton's blend of size, explosiveness, and technical refinement projects him as an immediate contributor in a 4-3 defensive front where...
11

DE/ED
Bradyn
Swinson

6-4 250lbs 4.80
DE/ED
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.80 18 62
85.9
When it comes to getting after the quarterback, Swinson shows special traits that will have NFL teams salivating. His explosive get-off and...
20

DE/ED
Elijah
Roberts

6-4 278lbs 4.78
DE/ED
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
278lbs 6-4 4.78 46 150.2
80.4
Roberts belongs in a 3-4 defense as a base end where his 285-pound frame and power at the point of attack will cause problems for opposing...

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.