Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
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6-4
255lbs
4.70
|
DE |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 19 | 61.2 |
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... |
9 |
|
6-1
245lbs
4.70
|
DE |
|
245lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 22 | 68.8 |
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... |
26 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.70
|
DE |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 84 | 373 |
73.0
|
|
27 |
|
6-4
256lbs
4.69
|
DE |
|
256lbs | 6-4 | 4.69 | 100 | 543 |
60.9
|
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Bennett displays a very good motor. Bennett has a lethal spin move and the pure speed to... |
23 |
|
6-4
265lbs
4.69
|
DE |
|
265lbs | 6-4 | 4.69 | 66 | 290.3 |
75.2
|
Ethan Downs has Day 3 value as a high-floor run defender who brings immediate special teams impact and developmental upside as a... |
15 |
|
6-6
295lbs
4.67
|
DE |
|
295lbs | 6-6 | 4.67 | 23 | 70.6 |
84.5
|
The disconnect between Burch's athletic testing and actual pass rush impact jumps off the tape. While he possesses rare movement skills for... |
28 |
|
6-4
252lbs
4.64
|
DE |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 93 | 460 |
56.2
|
Harvey chases well in pursuit, and Harvey has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. As a pass rusher, he shows... |
16 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.63
|
DE |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.63 | 28 | 87.3 |
84.2
|
Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined... |
19 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.62
|
DE |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 43 | 145 |
81.4
|
Baron brings immediate value as a designated pass rusher with room to develop into a more complete defender. His film reveals a technically... |
10 |
|
6-2
247lbs
4.62
|
DE |
|
247lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 11 | 38.7 |
86.1
|
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around... |
8 |
|
6-5
269lbs
4.62
|
DE |
|
269lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 16 | 55.1 |
86.3
|
The tape shows a defender whose elite straight-line athleticism doesn't fully translate to his pass rush arsenal yet. While his closing... |
11 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.60
|
DE |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.60 | 18 | 59.8 |
85.9
|
Sawyer projects as an immediate contributor in base defensive packages with the potential to develop into an every-down player. His power... |