Defensive Line Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/25/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
97

DT
Forrest
Merrill

6-0 322lbs 5.28
DT
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
322lbs 6-0 5.28 83 345.6
41.0
Girth and wide-body size with a strong upper and lower body. Extremely strong with the raw power to overwhelm blockers at the point of...
22

DT
Marvin
Wilson

6-4 303lbs 5.25
DT
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
303lbs 6-4 5.25 17 88.4
69.0
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Delivers a...
27

DT
Naquan
Jones

6-3 313lbs 5.24
DT
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
313lbs 6-3 5.24 70 289
67.0
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Provides some...
45

DL
Jerome
Johnson

6-2 300lbs 5.23
DL
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
300lbs 6-2 5.23 162
59.0
Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to anchor...
47

DT
Cam
Murray

6-2 294lbs 5.23
DT
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
294lbs 6-2 5.23 174
59.0
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either...
57

DT
Cory
Durden

6-4 292lbs 5.22
DT
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
292lbs 6-4 5.22 80 334
73.0
Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body. Durden has a wide base and a...
23

DT
Alim
McNeill

6-2 320lbs 5.21
DT
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
320lbs 6-2 5.21 25 122.8
69.0
Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to...
85

DL
Jordan
Whittley

6-1 348lbs 5.20
DL
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
348lbs 6-1 5.20 191
53.0
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Combines strength and footwork to fill...
86

DT
Nyles
Pinckney

6-1 290lbs 5.20
DT
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
290lbs 6-1 5.20 93 535
59.2
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size.Strong tackler. Has...
29

DL/ED
Bobby
Brown III

6-4 325lbs 5.18
DL/ED
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
325lbs 6-4 5.18 36 174
66.0
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his...
54

DL
Michael
Dwumfour

6-1 296lbs 5.18
DL
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
296lbs 6-1 5.18
58.0
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Delivers a strong punch and uses his...
5

DT
Daviyon
Nixon

6-3 305lbs 5.15
DT
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
305lbs 6-3 5.15 9 55.7
89.0
Nixon is a powerful presence on the line. He has had a really impressive season (being a finalist for both the Outland Trophy and...

2021 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

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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2021 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

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.