Defensive End Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 02/09/2022
Player Rankings - Defensive End
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 |
|
6-4
280lbs
4.96
|
DE |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.96 | 163 |
55.0
|
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and... | |
32 |
|
6-4
255lbs
4.99
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.99 | 190 |
53.0
|
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Plays with... | |
33 |
|
6-4
290lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.85 | 71 | 424.5 |
59.0
|
Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free... |
37 |
|
6-4
294lbs
4.93
|
DE/ED |
|
294lbs | 6-4 | 4.93 | 79 | 324.8 |
43.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... |
41 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.92 | 88 | 375.3 |
30.0
|
Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield. Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed... |
2 |
|
6-5
266lbs
4.56
|
DE/ED |
|
266lbs | 6-5 | 4.56 | 7 | 54.6 |
90.0
|
Jaelen Phillips did not have the most direct path to the 2021 draft. A top ranked recruit in 2017 injuries and an off field accident led to... |
4 |
|
6-5
252lbs
4.36
|
DE |
|
252lbs | 6-5 | 4.36 | 11 | 66.3 |
87.0
|
A raw prospect (many have questioned whether he might not have been better served returning to the Lions for another season) he has the... |
5 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.83
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.83 | 10 | 59.6 |
85.0
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. Has fluid footwork to... |
6 |
|
6-5
285lbs
4.64
|
DE |
|
285lbs | 6-5 | 4.64 | 8 | 55.1 |
84.0
|
After enjoying a breakout season in 2019 Carlos proceeded to have a decent 2020 which has prevented him from pushing his way to the top of... |
7 |
|
6-5
262lbs
4.78
|
DE |
|
262lbs | 6-5 | 4.78 | 13 | 83 |
84.0
|
Tyron is a pass rusher that can play as an OLB or as a DE - and that sort of versaatility is coveted. He has good size and build and a nice... |
12 |
|
6-5
270lbs
4.83
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.83 | 20 | 106.8 |
75.0
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active,... |
27 |
|
6-5
270lbs
4.79
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.79 | 46 | 215.2 |
56.0
|
Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap anticipation. Strong... |