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
6

DE
Jack
Sawyer

6-5 260lbs 4.60
DE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.60 17 55.3
87.3
Sawyer projects as an immediate contributor in base defensive packages with the potential to develop into an every-down player. His power...
24

DE
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 73 314
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...
18

DE
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 49 187.8
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...
4

DE
Mykel
Williams

6-5 265lbs 4.77
DE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.77 3 18.2
87.7
Williams presents one of the more fascinating evaluations in this class - a prospect whose film shows flashes of dominance but also...
23

DE
Ethan
Downs

6-4 265lbs 4.69
DE
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
265lbs 6-4 4.69 65 283.5
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...
9

DE
JT
Tuimoloau

6-5 269lbs 4.62
DE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
269lbs 6-5 4.62 16 54.3
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...
25

DE
Paris
Shand

6-4 275lbs 4.82
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
275lbs 6-4 4.82 86 375.5
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...
21

DE
Tyler
Batty

6-5 275lbs 4.78
DE
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
275lbs 6-5 4.78 56 225.3
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...
16

DE
Ashton
Gillotte

6-3 275lbs 4.63
DE
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.63 29 87.9
84.2
Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined...
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...
22

DE
Davin
Vann

6-2 280lbs 4.79
DE
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
280lbs 6-2 4.79 79 337.5
76.2
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using...
17

DE
Sai'vion
Jones

6-6 280lbs 4.74
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
280lbs 6-6 4.74 36 112.3
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...

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.