Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/07/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

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

DE
Kyle
Kennard

6-4 254lbs 4.73
DE
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
254lbs 6-4 4.73 26 70.5
84.7
I see a player who can step in and contribute immediately as a situational pass rusher while developing into a more complete edge defender....
14

DE
Jared
Ivey

6-6 274lbs 4.75
DE
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
274lbs 6-6 4.75 29 84.3
84.6
Put on the tape from his battles against Georgia and LSU, and you'll see why Ivey has day one starter potential in a 4-3 scheme. His...
15

DE
Jordan
Burch

6-4 279lbs 4.67
DE
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
279lbs 6-4 4.67 27 71.8
84.0
The disconnect between Burch's athletic testing and actual pass rush impact jumps off the tape. While he possesses rare movement skills for...
16

DE
Ashton
Gillotte

6-3 264lbs 4.75
DE
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
264lbs 6-3 4.75 30 90.2
83.9
Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined...
17

DE
Sai'vion
Jones

6-5 280lbs 4.72
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
280lbs 6-5 4.72 34 113
83.0
The film shows a defensive lineman who's built for the modern NFL but needs significant technical development to unlock his abilities. He's...
18

DE
Kaimon
Rucker

6-1 254lbs 4.79
DE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
254lbs 6-1 4.79 46 179.3
83.0
Rucker has "designated pass-rush weapon" written all over him. His film reveals a defender whose primary value lies in his ability to...
19

DE
Tyler
Baron

6-5 258lbs 4.62
DE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
258lbs 6-5 4.62 37 122
82.9
Baron brings immediate value as a designated pass rusher with room to develop into a more complete defender. His film reveals a technically...
20

DE
Elijah
Roberts

6-4 285lbs 4.78
DE
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
285lbs 6-4 4.78 43 145.4
82.5
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...
21

DE
Tyler
Batty

6-6 271lbs 4.78
DE
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
271lbs 6-6 4.78 54 221.8
82.0
A high-motor edge defender with three-down potential, Batty brings a lunch-pail mentality to the trenches. His ability to set a firm...
22

DE
Davin
Vann

6-1 267lbs 4.79
DE
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
267lbs 6-1 4.79 68 293.5
81.4
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using...
23

DE
Ethan
Downs

6-4 269lbs 4.69
DE
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
269lbs 6-4 4.69 63 258.5
81.1
Ethan Downs has Day 3 value as a high-floor run defender who brings immediate special teams impact and developmental upside as a...
24

DE
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 69 296
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...

2025 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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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.