Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
6-3
259lbs
4.48
|
DE/ED |
|
259lbs | 6-3 | 4.48 | 1 | 4.4 |
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... |
2 |
|
6-3
320lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 2 | 4.5 |
90.9
|
Graham fits the bill of an immediate impact starter who can anchor a defensive front while providing scheme versatility across multiple... |
3 |
|
6-5
243lbs
4.49
|
DE/ED |
|
243lbs | 6-5 | 4.49 | 3 | 14.1 |
89.5
|
Pearce profiles as an immediate impact pass-rush specialist with the ceiling to develop into a complete three-down edge defender. His elite... |
4 |
|
6-5
265lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 4 | 15.7 |
87.7
|
Williams presents one of the more fascinating evaluations in this class - a prospect whose film shows flashes of dominance but also... |
5 |
|
6-3
293lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
293lbs | 6-3 | 4.95 | 9 | 27.6 |
87.7
|
The tape shows a defender ready to make an immediate impact as a disruptive three-technique in an attacking front. Nolen's combination of... |
6 |
|
6-3
342lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
342lbs | 6-3 | 4.95 | 5 | 23.1 |
87.6
|
Grant's going to wreck shop in the right system. The film shows a defender who already dominates one-on-one blocks and has the raw tools to... |
7 |
|
6-5
281lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
281lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 6 | 25 |
87.4
|
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... |
8 |
|
6-5
273lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
273lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 17 | 50.7 |
87.4
|
Jackson projects as a starting base end in an even front or strong-side defensive end in a 3-4 scheme where his run-game dominance and... |
9 |
|
6-3
251lbs
4.57
|
DE/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-3 | 4.57 | 7 | 26.3 |
87.3
|
Green's calling card as an NFL edge defender will be his explosive first step and sophisticated rush plan that keeps tackles off balance.... |
10 |
|
6-4
285lbs
4.70
|
DE/ED |
|
285lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 8 | 27.1 |
87.3
|
Scourton's blend of size, explosiveness, and technical refinement projects him as an immediate contributor in a 4-3 defensive front where... |
11 |
|
6-5
310lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
310lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 10 | 31.9 |
87.3
|
After studying every snap of Harmon's 2024 campaign, the tape reveals a defensive tackle with legitimate NFL starter potential. His... |
12 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.60
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.60 | 12 | 43.8 |
87.3
|
Sawyer projects as an immediate contributor in base defensive packages with the potential to develop into an every-down player. His power... |