Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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...
18

DE/ED
Donovan
Ezeiruaku

6-2 247lbs 4.62
DE/ED
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
247lbs 6-2 4.62 12 42.3
86.1
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around...
74

DL
Jay
Toia

6-3 325lbs 5.20
DL
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
325lbs 6-3 5.20 76 323
73.1
Toia profiles as a classic run-stuffing nose tackle at the next level who can anchor the interior of an NFL defensive line. His...
45

DL
Nazir
Stackhouse

6-3 320lbs 5.15
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.15 59 231.3
79.0
Stackhouse brings immediate value in the run game where his anchor strength and gap discipline shine brightest. His ability to hold ground...
77

DT
Aidan
Keanaaina

6-3 320lbs 5.15
DT
California   Mascot
California Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.15 90 387
71.5
7

DT
Kenneth
Grant

6-3 339lbs 5.11
DT
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
339lbs 6-3 5.11 7 22.7
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...
30

DT
Joshua
Farmer

6-3 318lbs 5.11
DT
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
318lbs 6-3 5.11 31 89.3
83.5
Farmer fits as a prototypical penetrating three-technique at the next level, where his explosive first step and natural power can be...
29

DT
Jordan
Phillips

6-3 320lbs 5.10
DT
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.10 32 107
83.6
After hours of film study, one thing becomes crystal clear - Phillips has the raw tools to be a game-wrecking nose tackle in the NFL. The...
2

DT
Mason
Graham

6-3 320lbs 5.10
DT
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.10 2 4.7
90.9
Graham fits the bill of an immediate impact starter who can anchor a defensive front while providing scheme versatility across multiple...
68

DT
Bryson
Eason

6-3 310lbs 5.10
DT
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
310lbs 6-3 5.10 81 340
74.0
21

DT
Omarr
Norman-Lott

6-3 315lbs 5.05
DT
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
315lbs 6-3 5.05 27 75.8
85.2
Norman-Lott brings an intriguing mix of pass rush skills and developmental upside, showing the ability to consistently collapse pockets and...
66

DT
Junior
Tafuna

6-3 308lbs 5.03
DT
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
308lbs 6-3 5.03 60 236.8
74.0

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.
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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.