Defensive Line Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/29/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
34

DL/ED
Thomas
Incoom

6-2 262lbs 4.66
DL/ED
Central Michigan   Mascot
Central Michigan Mascot
262lbs 6-2 4.66 56 189.2
80.0
Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge. Naturally explosive player with decent get-off speed....
88

DE/ED
Tavius
Robinson

6-6 257lbs 4.66
DE/ED
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
257lbs 6-6 4.66 62 215.9
53.0
With his combination of length and flexibility, Robinson can bend and turn the corner around the edge, and he has the closing speed to...
4

DL
Calijah
Kancey

6-1 281lbs 4.67
DL
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
281lbs 6-1 4.67 10 30.4
87.8
Calijah Kancey will predictably be viewed as the second coming of Arron Donald coming from Pittsburgh and playing the same position....
57

DL/ED
Truman
Jones

6-4 251lbs 4.68
DL/ED
Harvard   Mascot
Harvard Mascot
251lbs 6-4 4.68 77 319
74.0
Jones explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays. He has the...
47

DE/ED
Ali
Gaye

6-6 263lbs 4.69
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
263lbs 6-6 4.69 51 167.3
77.0
Gaye has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, Gaye has the...
81

DE/ED
Durrell
Johnson

6-3 237lbs 4.69
DE/ED
Liberty   Mascot
Liberty Mascot
237lbs 6-3 4.69 92 426
58.2
Johnson has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. Easily gains inside leverage by shooting...
83

DE/ED
Kevin
Ellis

6-4 244lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Missouri State   Mascot
Missouri State Mascot
244lbs 6-4 4.70 104 499
54.0
Ellis has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on. He’s very good with his...
46

DE/ED
Ikenna
Enechukwu

6-4 264lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Rice   Mascot
Rice Mascot
264lbs 6-4 4.70 75 313
77.3
Sacks and pressures are product of hustle. Gives effort on every play. Holds the point with length and strong upper body. Enechukwu shows...
6

DE/ED
Will
McDonald IV

6-4 239lbs 4.70
DE/ED
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
239lbs 6-4 4.70 13 35.3
87.0
Will McDonald IV a sold NFL prospect who has consistently performed at the highest level while at Iowa. He possesses a wide array...
11

DE/ED
Felix
Anudike-Uzom...

6-3 255lbs 4.73
DE/ED
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
255lbs 6-3 4.73 20 47.7
86.2
Anudike-Uzomah is an edge rusher who has a nice repertoire of moves with the requisite speed for the position and has dominated...
41

DL/ED
Jose
Ramirez

6-2 242lbs 4.73
DL/ED
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
242lbs 6-2 4.73 58 191
78.9
Ramirez has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Ramirez shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate...
39

DL/ED
Dylan
Horton

6-4 257lbs 4.74
DL/ED
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
257lbs 6-4 4.74 50 157.9
79.0
Horton can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #16. He...

2023 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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2023 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.