Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
6

DE/ED
Princely
Umanmielen

6-4 255lbs 4.70
DE/ED
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.70 20 62.6
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...
7

DE/ED
Nic
Scourton

6-4 285lbs 4.70
DE/ED
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
285lbs 6-4 4.70 10 37.4
86.4
Scourton's blend of size, explosiveness, and technical refinement projects him as an immediate contributor in a 4-3 defensive front where...
11

DE/ED
Bradyn
Swinson

6-4 250lbs 4.80
DE/ED
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.80 18 62
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/ED
Elijah
Roberts

6-4 278lbs 4.78
DE/ED
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
278lbs 6-4 4.78 46 150.2
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...
23

DE/ED
Ethan
Downs

6-4 265lbs 4.69
DE/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
265lbs 6-4 4.69 67 288.8
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...
25

DE
Paris
Shand

6-4 275lbs 4.82
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
275lbs 6-4 4.82 83 368
74.0
A raw talent with intriguing physical tools, this edge defender has the frame and athleticism to develop into a solid rotational piece at...
26

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Steven
Parker

6-4 260lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.70 84 371
73.0
27

DE/ED
Chico
Bennett Jr.

6-4 256lbs 4.69
DE/ED
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
256lbs 6-4 4.69 92 463
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...
28

DE/ED
Jahfari
Harvey

6-4 252lbs 4.64
DE/ED
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
252lbs 6-4 4.64 94 483
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...
1

DE/ED
Abdul
Carter

6-3 250lbs 4.48
DE/ED
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.48 1 2.5
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...
16

DE/ED
Ashton
Gillotte

6-3 275lbs 4.63
DE/ED
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.63 28 86.7
84.2
Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined...
24

DE/ED
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 74 317
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...

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.