Defensive Line Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
80

DT
Antwuan
Jackson

6-2 300lbs 5.15
DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
300lbs 6-2 5.15 94 537
60.0
Short, stumpy build so he typically wins the leverage battle. When he does so, Chapman can be tough to move, even showing the ability to...
79

DL
Tayland
Humphrey

6-5 350lbs 5.23
DL
Louisiana   Mascot
Louisiana Mascot
350lbs 6-5 5.23 92 533
60.0
Good strength and balance to sit down, lock-out and create a pile, leading to possibilities inside and out (in the 3-4).Strong tackler. Has...
78

DE/ED
Ryder
Anderson

6-6 275lbs 4.82
DE/ED
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
275lbs 6-6 4.82 78 464.5
60.0
Has height, length and NFL measurables. Sacks and pressures are product of hustle. Gives effort on every play. Holds the point with...
77

DL
Dion
Novil

6-4 330lbs 5.18
DL
North Texas   Mascot
North Texas Mascot
330lbs 6-4 5.18 72 431
60.0
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...
76

DE/ED
Jacub
Panasiuk

6-4 255lbs 4.96
DE/ED
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.96 80 478
61.0
Relentless, tenacious worker on and off the field. Plays faster than he'll time with football quickness and footwork.Flashes strength at...
75

DL/ED
Owen
Carney Jr.

6-3 275lbs 4.78
DL/ED
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.78 89 511
61.2
Has the pursuit skills to stay in the action. Anticipates the snap. Country strong and very physical; seeks contact.Flashes strength at the...
74

DL/ED
Demetrius
Taylor

6-1 290lbs 4.93
DL/ED
Appalachian State   Mascot
Appalachian State Mascot
290lbs 6-1 4.93 85 503.5
62.0
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size.Provides some secondary...
73

DT
Ralfs
Rusins

6-6 325lbs 5.22
DT
Liberty   Mascot
Liberty Mascot
325lbs 6-6 5.22 83 486
62.0
Has the ability to create a pile in the middle, even showing the ability to split the occasional double-team. However, is just as often...
72

DL/ED
David
Anenih

6-3 251lbs 4.67
DL/ED
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
251lbs 6-3 4.67 58 374.5
62.0
He has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and...
71

DE
Matt
Henningsen

6-3 295lbs 4.80
DE
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
295lbs 6-3 4.80 50 314.7
62.0
Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle.Coordinated...
70

DL/ED
Ovie
Oghoufo

6-4 250lbs
DL/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
250lbs 6-4 79 450
41.0
69

DE/ED
Shane
Simmons

6-4 246lbs 4.65
DE/ED
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
246lbs 6-4 4.65 75 449
64.0
Easily gains inside leverage by shooting gaps. Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the...

2022 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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2022 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.