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 |
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6-3
259lbs
4.48
|
DE/ED |
|
259lbs | 6-3 | 4.48 | 1 | 2.5 |
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 | 4.8 |
90.9
|
Graham fits the bill of an immediate impact starter who can anchor a defensive front while providing scheme versatility across multiple... |
3 |
|
6-6
290lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
290lbs | 6-6 | 4.59 | 4 | 22.3 |
87.8
|
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... |
4 |
|
6-5
265lbs
4.77
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-5 | 4.77 | 5 | 22.4 |
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
305lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 4.95 | 8 | 26.2 |
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 |
|
6-5
243lbs
4.47
|
DE/ED |
|
243lbs | 6-5 | 4.47 | 6 | 23.4 |
87.6
|
Pearce profiles as an immediate impact pass-rush specialist with the ceiling to develop into a complete three-down edge defender. His elite... |
7 |
|
6-3
339lbs
5.11
|
DT |
|
339lbs | 6-3 | 5.11 | 7 | 25.4 |
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... |
8 |
|
6-4
248lbs
4.57
|
DE/ED |
|
248lbs | 6-4 | 4.57 | 3 | 21 |
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.... |
9 |
|
6-5
310lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
310lbs | 6-5 | 4.95 | 9 | 32.2 |
87.3
|
After studying every snap of Harmon's 2024 campaign, the tape reveals a defensive tackle with legitimate NFL starter potential. His... |
10 |
|
6-4
255lbs
4.70
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 20 | 62.4 |
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... |
11 |
|
6-3
327lbs
4.68
|
DT |
|
327lbs | 6-3 | 4.68 | 12 | 39 |
87.0
|
The team that drafts Williams is getting a rare athlete for the position who brings legitimate three-down potential if his pass rush... |
12 |
|
6-4
290lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.95 | 13 | 52.7 |
87.0
|
Sanders shows intriguing potential as an interior pass rusher with legitimate juice off the ball. His performance against Georgia was... |