Defensive End Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive End

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# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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Mykel Williams Georgia Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Mykel
 Williams

6-5 265lbs 4.77
DE
Georgia Mascot
Georgia Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.77 3 18.2
87.7
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 Williams presents one of the more fascinating evaluations in this class - a prospect whose film shows flashes of dominance but also...
3
Shemar Stewart Texas A&M Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

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Shemar
 Stewart

6-6 290lbs 4.59
DE
Texas A&M Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
290lbs 6-6 4.59 4 19.8
88.0
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 The film shows a defensive force tailor-made for an aggressive 4-3 system where he can pin his ears back and attack upfield. Stewart's...
2
James Pearce Jr. Tennessee Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
James
 Pearce Jr.

6-5 243lbs 4.47
DE
Tennessee Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
243lbs 6-5 4.47 5 21
88.3
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 Pearce profiles as an immediate impact pass-rush specialist with the ceiling to develop into a complete three-down edge defender. His elite...
1
Abdul Carter Penn State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DE
Abdul
 Carter

6-3 259lbs 4.48
DE
Penn State Mascot
Penn State Mascot
259lbs 6-3 4.48 1 2.7
91.1
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 The team that drafts Carter will be getting an ascending talent with legitimate All-Pro potential as a weak-side edge 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.