Defensive End Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/13/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

Xavier
Thomas

DE
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
244lbs 6-2 4.62 38 166.2
80.6
Thomas explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays. His fluidity...
14

Braiden
McGregor

DE
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
257lbs 6-5 4.68 42 187.8
80.3
McGregor has electrifying change-of-direction skills and also the length and upper-body strength to discard blockers on the way. He's not...
15

Myles
Cole

DE
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
278lbs 6-6 4.67 36 152
79.2
Cole has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, Cole has the...
16

Jaylen
Harrell

DE
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.55 49 196
78.8
He’s outstanding on the blitz, showing initial burst and quickness with his first step, with the core strength to bounce off blocks and...
17

Zion
Tupuola-Fetu...

DE
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
244lbs 6-3 4.80 39 167.4
78.6
Tupuola-Fetui chases well in pursuit, and has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. He has...
18

Javontae
Jean-Baptist...

DE
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
239lbs 6-5 4.66 51 205.8
78.5
Jean-Baptiste has a lethal spin move and the pure speed to close quickly. Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat...
19

Cedric
Johnson

DE
Mississippi   Mascot
Mississippi Mascot
260lbs 6-3 4.63 56 213.8
78.3
Flashes nimble feet to chase running backs and mobile quarterbacks to the sideline when lined up at end. Spins off blocks to get back into...
20

Solomon
Byrd

DE
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
255lbs 6-3 4.68 58 234.3
77.1
Byrd is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Byrd displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth,...
21

Khalid
Duke

DE
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
246lbs 6-3 4.79 66 282
76.2
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Duke displays a very good motor. Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands....
22

Jordan
Davis

DE
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
275lbs 6-4 4.78 71 380.5
70.4
Davis has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Davis shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside...
23

Trace
Ford

DE
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
257lbs 6-2 4.59 87 439
58.8
Has a solidly built frame with good upperbody strength and tenacity. Works hard to get to the ball. Plays fast with good initial quickness...
24

Ayodele
Adeoye

DE
Incarnate Word   Mascot
Incarnate Word Mascot
250lbs 6-1 4.76 91 469
58.2
He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and Adeoye shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Adeoye plays with excellent balance...

2024 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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2024 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.