Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/16/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
18

DE
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 49 198.3
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 19.4
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 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...
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
19

DE
Tyler
Baron

6-5 260lbs 4.62
DE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
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...
11

DE
Jack
Sawyer

6-5 260lbs 4.60
DE
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
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...
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...
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...
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...
13

DE
Kyle
Kennard

6-5 254lbs 4.76
DE
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
254lbs 6-5 4.76 26 74.8
85.1
I see a player who can step in and contribute immediately as a situational pass rusher while developing into a more complete edge defender....
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...
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...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive End

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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.