Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/13/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

DE
Tyler
Baron

6-5 260lbs 4.60
DE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.60 32 87.6
84.6
Baron brings a high-upside skill set to the edge defender position in the NFL. His explosive first step and length make him an immediate...
14

DE
Jared
Ivey

6-6 285lbs 4.75
DE
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
285lbs 6-6 4.75 25 70.6
84.6
A power-based defensive end with day-one NFL measurables, Ivey's anchor and edge-setting prowess will earn him immediate rotational...
15

DE
Jordan
Burch

6-6 295lbs 4.68
DE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
295lbs 6-6 4.68 24 70
83.4
Burch boasts a prototypical NFL frame with elite athletic traits, flashing the ability to be a disruptive force on the edge. His...
16

DE
R Mason
Thomas

6-2 240lbs 4.62
DE
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.62 49 183.3
83.0
Thomas fits the profile of an immediate impact pass rush specialist who has the tools to develop into an every-down edge defender at the...
17

DE
Dani
Dennis-Sutto...

6-5 272lbs 4.68
DE
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
272lbs 6-5 4.68 33 89
83.0
Dennis-Sutton projects as a high-upside edge defender with the tools to make an immediate impact in run defense. His first-step...
18

DE
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 38 111.7
83.0
Rucker projects as a situational pass rusher at the next level, with the potential to develop into a more complete player. His skill set...
19

DE
Elijah
Roberts

6-4 278lbs 4.76
DE
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
278lbs 6-4 4.76 66 295
82.5
Roberts' skill set suggests he could find early success as a situational pass rusher while he develops a more complete game. His ability...
20

DE
Sai'vion
Jones

6-6 280lbs 4.72
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
280lbs 6-6 4.72 44 135.8
81.5
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
21

DE
Davin
Vann

6-2 280lbs 4.79
DE
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
280lbs 6-2 4.79 68 308
81.4
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using...
22

DE
Tyreak
Sapp

6-3 272lbs 4.76
DE
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.76 80 401.5
80.2
The stout defender demonstrates NFL-caliber ability to set the edge and disrupt blocking schemes in the run game. Natural power at the...
23

DE
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 60 275
80.2
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...
24

DE
Paris
Shand

6-4 275lbs 4.90
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
275lbs 6-4 4.90 78 365.5
78.7
A raw talent with intriguing physical tools, this edge defender has the frame and athleticism to develop into a solid rotational piece at...

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.