Defensive End Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 08/28/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive End

All DL
DEF Tackles Only
EDGE Only
# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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Brandon Dorlus Oregon Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Brandon
 Dorlus

6-3 283lbs 4.85
DE
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283lbs 6-3 4.85 18 68.5
84.7
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 Dorlus's strengths lie in his physicality and technique. His dense frame and natural leverage allow him to engage and overpower opponents...
17
Zion Tupuola-Fetui Washington Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

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Zion
 Tupuola-Fetu...

6-3 244lbs 4.80
DE
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244lbs 6-3 4.80 46 186.8
78.5
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 Tupuola-Fetui chases well in pursuit, and has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. He has...
6
Marshawn Kneeland Western Michigan Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Marshawn
 Kneeland

6-3 267lbs 4.75
DE
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267lbs 6-3 4.75 20 70.6
85.1
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 Marshawn Kneeland enters the NFL draft as a high-motor, power-based defensive end, with an established track record of terrorizing the...
19
Solomon Byrd USC Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Solomon
 Byrd

6-3 255lbs 4.68
DE
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255lbs 6-3 4.68 63 278.8
75.5
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 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,...
15
Cedric Johnson Ole Miss Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Cedric
 Johnson

6-3 260lbs 4.63
DE
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260lbs 6-3 4.63 43 171.8
79.9
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 Cedric Johnson enters the NFL Draft with a profile that suggests a raw but intriguing developmental prospect on the edge. Johnson's...
3
Chop Robinson Penn State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Chop
 Robinson

6-3 254lbs 4.48
DE
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254lbs 6-3 4.48 5 23.7
87.9
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 Chop Robinson's ascent to a potential first-round talent in the 2024 NFL Draft is anchored by his explosive athleticism and notable...
21
Marcus Harris Auburn Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Marcus
 Harris

6-2 284lbs 5.06
DE
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284lbs 6-2 5.06 56 230.6
53.2
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 Marcus Harris has the explosive first step and gap penetration that NFL teams covet in a 3-technique defensive tackle. His high motor and...
8
Jonah Elliss Utah Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Jonah
 Elliss

6-2 248lbs 4.70
DE
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248lbs 6-2 4.70 22 77.1
84.6
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 As a pass rusher, Elliss displays elite traits; his first-step quickness and ability to bend the edge make him a nightmare for opposing...
12
Xavier Thomas Clemson Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

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Xavier
 Thomas

6-2 244lbs 4.62
DE
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244lbs 6-2 4.62 38 152.2
81.9
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 Xavier Thomas flashes significant upside as a pass rusher, making him an intriguing prospect in the NFL Draft. His explosive first step and...
22
Ayodele Adeoye Incarnate Word Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

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Ayodele
 Adeoye

6-1 250lbs 4.76
DE
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250lbs 6-1 4.76 80 455
52.4
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 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.