Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
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DL |
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280lbs | 6-0 | 4.96 | 14 | 39.8 |
86.8
|
Cross has a wide base and a low center of gravity to hold his ground, as well as the upper-body strength to shed blockers. Quick off the... |
14 |
|
DE /ED |
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239lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 9 | 31.2 |
86.7
|
Payton has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, Payton has... |
15 |
|
DL /ED |
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270lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 18 | 59 |
86.7
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A technician with a high motor, Gillotte has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Gillotte shows a strong finishing... |
16 |
|
DL |
|
318lbs | 6-2 | 5.10 | 16 | 46.8 |
86.6
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Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle. Corleone... |
17 |
|
DE /ED |
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254lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 11 | 32.5 |
86.3
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Dennis-Sutton has a lethal spin move and the pure speed to close quickly. He can win on the edge in a number of ways. He’s a natural knee... |
18 |
|
DT |
|
280lbs | 6-2 | 5.00 | 17 | 57 |
85.9
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His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. A technician with a high motor, Peebles has a... |
19 |
|
DL /ED |
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265lbs | 6-2 | 4.79 | 19 | 61 |
85.8
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He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and Rucker shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Rucker plays with excellent balance... |
20 |
|
DE /ED |
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260lbs | 6-4 | 4.79 | 20 | 75.5 |
84.8
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. He’s a high-effort pass rusher... |
21 |
|
DL /ED |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 24 | 88 |
84.7
|
Turner has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, Turner has... |
22 |
|
DL |
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296lbs | 6-5 | 4.79 | 21 | 78.5 |
84.5
|
Mills displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit. Despite... |
23 |
|
DL |
|
320lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 22 | 79 |
84.5
|
Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle. Rarely goes... |
24 |
|
DL /ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.60 | 27 | 109 |
83.8
|
Baron has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Baron shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the... |