Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/26/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
28

DE/ED
Ashton
Gillotte

6-3 275lbs 4.63
DE/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.63 30 88.4
84.2
Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined...
90

DL/ED
Trace
Ford

6-2 246lbs 4.64
DL/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
246lbs 6-2 4.64 102 561
57.0
Has a solidly built frame with good upperbody strength and tenacity. Works hard to get to the ball. Plays fast with good initial quickness...
91

DE/ED
Jahfari
Harvey

6-4 252lbs 4.64
DE/ED
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
252lbs 6-4 4.64 92 451.5
56.2
Harvey chases well in pursuit, and Harvey has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. As a pass rusher, he shows...
26

DE/ED
Jordan
Burch

6-6 295lbs 4.67
DE/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
295lbs 6-6 4.67 24 69.4
84.5
The disconnect between Burch's athletic testing and actual pass rush impact jumps off the tape. While he possesses rare movement skills for...
15

DL/ED
Landon
Jackson

6-7 280lbs 4.68
DL/ED
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
280lbs 6-7 4.68 16 53.1
86.6
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...
13

DT
Tyleik
Williams

6-3 327lbs 4.68
DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
327lbs 6-3 4.68 11 39.5
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...
37

DL/ED
Antwaun
Powell-Rylan...

6-3 252lbs 4.69
DL/ED
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
252lbs 6-3 4.69 43 145
81.3
When I watch Powell-Ryland's tape, I see a technician who's figured out how to maximize his toolbox despite physical limitations. His pass...
60

DE/ED
Ethan
Downs

6-4 265lbs 4.69
DE/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
265lbs 6-4 4.69 65 266
75.2
Ethan Downs has Day 3 value as a high-floor run defender who brings immediate special teams impact and developmental upside as a...
86

DE/ED
Chico
Bennett Jr.

6-4 256lbs 4.69
DE/ED
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
256lbs 6-4 4.69 100 541.5
60.9
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Bennett displays a very good motor. Bennett has a lethal spin move and the pure speed to...
12

DE/ED
Princely
Umanmielen

6-4 255lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.70 19 60.1
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...
10

DE/ED
Nic
Scourton

6-4 285lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
285lbs 6-4 4.70 10 35.2
87.3
Scourton's blend of size, explosiveness, and technical refinement projects him as an immediate contributor in a 4-3 defensive front where...
17

DE/ED
Josaiah
Stewart

6-1 245lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.70 23 67.5
86.2
I'm convinced he's going to make defensive coordinators look smart on passing downs from day one. His USC game was a masterclass in pass...

2025 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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2025 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.