Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/26/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
12

DE
Bradyn
Swinson

6-4 250lbs 4.80
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.80 20 61.6
85.9
When it comes to getting after the quarterback, Swinson shows special traits that will have NFL teams salivating. His explosive get-off and...
20

DE
Elijah
Roberts

6-4 278lbs 4.78
DE
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
278lbs 6-4 4.78 47 165.5
80.4
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...
26

DE
Steven
Parker

6-4 260lbs 4.70
DE
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.70 84 373
73.0
6

DE
Nic
Scourton

6-4 285lbs 4.70
DE
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
285lbs 6-4 4.70 10 35.8
87.3
Scourton's blend of size, explosiveness, and technical refinement projects him as an immediate contributor in a 4-3 defensive front where...
7

DE
Princely
Umanmielen

6-4 255lbs 4.70
DE
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
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...
27

DE
Chico
Bennett Jr.

6-4 256lbs 4.69
DE
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
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

DE
Ethan
Downs

6-4 265lbs 4.69
DE
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
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...
28

DE
Jahfari
Harvey

6-4 252lbs 4.64
DE
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
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...
5

DE
Mike
Green

6-4 248lbs 4.57
DE
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
248lbs 6-4 4.57 6 22.2
87.3
Green's calling card as an NFL edge defender will be his explosive first step and sophisticated rush plan that keeps tackles off balance....
24

DE
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 72 314
74.8
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...
16

DE
Ashton
Gillotte

6-3 275lbs 4.63
DE
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
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...
1

DE
Abdul
Carter

6-3 259lbs 4.48
DE
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
259lbs 6-3 4.48 1 2.4
91.1
The team that drafts Carter will be getting an ascending talent with legitimate All-Pro potential as a weak-side edge 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.