Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.70
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 84 | 371 |
73.0
|
|
3 |
|
6-5
265lbs
4.77
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-5 | 4.77 | 4 | 22.3 |
87.7
|
Williams presents one of the more fascinating evaluations in this class - a prospect whose film shows flashes of dominance but also... |
18 |
|
6-2
265lbs
4.79
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-2 | 4.79 | 49 | 202 |
82.0
|
Rucker has "designated pass-rush weapon" written all over him. His film reveals a defender whose primary value lies in his ability to... |
23 |
|
6-4
265lbs
4.69
|
DE/ED |
|
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... |
24 |
|
6-3
265lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
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... |
8 |
|
6-5
269lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
269lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 16 | 57.3 |
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... |
16 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.63
|
DE/ED |
|
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... |
21 |
|
6-5
275lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-5 | 4.78 | 55 | 225 |
78.0
|
A high-motor edge defender with three-down potential, Batty brings a lunch-pail mentality to the trenches. His ability to set a firm... |
25 |
|
6-4
275lbs
4.82
|
DE |
|
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... |
20 |
|
6-4
278lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
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... |
17 |
|
6-6
280lbs
4.74
|
DE/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-6 | 4.74 | 35 | 110.2 |
82.2
|
The film shows a defensive lineman who's built for the modern NFL but needs significant technical development to unlock his abilities. He's... |
22 |
|
6-2
280lbs
4.79
|
DE/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-2 | 4.79 | 86 | 376.5 |
76.2
|
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using... |