Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/17/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
25

DE/ED
Jared
Ivey

6-6 283lbs 4.75
DE/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
283lbs 6-6 4.75 29 68.8
84.6
A power-based defensive end with day-one NFL measurables, Ivey's anchor and edge-setting prowess will earn him immediate rotational...
26

DE/ED
Tyler
Baron

6-4 262lbs 4.60
DE/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
262lbs 6-4 4.60 39 124.2
84.6
Baron brings a high-upside skill set to the edge defender position in the NFL. His explosive first step and length make him an immediate...
27

DL
Aeneas
Peebles

6-0 289lbs 5.00
DL
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
289lbs 6-0 5.00 37 99
84.3
Peebles projects as a rotational interior defensive lineman with the potential to develop into a disruptive force. His quickness and...
28

DE/ED
Jordan
Burch

6-6 295lbs 4.68
DE/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
295lbs 6-6 4.68 31 71.1
84.0
Burch boasts a prototypical NFL frame with elite athletic traits, flashing the ability to be a disruptive force on the edge. His...
29

DT
Jordan
Phillips

6-1 318lbs 5.10
DT
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
318lbs 6-1 5.10 36 92.2
83.5
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...
30

DT
Joshua
Farmer

6-3 314lbs 4.85
DT
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
314lbs 6-3 4.85 34 81.2
83.4
Farmer fits as a prototypical penetrating three-technique at the next level, where his explosive first step and natural power can be...
31

DL
Shemar
Turner

6-4 300lbs 4.80
DL
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
300lbs 6-4 4.80 30 69.4
83.3
Shemar Turner projects as a scheme-specific contributor with the potential to develop into a more impactful player. His versatility to...
32

DT
Darius
Alexander

6-4 304lbs 4.80
DT
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
304lbs 6-4 4.80 27 68
83.2
Darius Alexander is an intriguing interior defensive line prospect with impressive physical traits and significant upside. At 6'4", 310...
33

DL
Rylie
Mills

6-5 295lbs 4.79
DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
295lbs 6-5 4.79 44 136.3
83.1
Mills' skill set aligns with the evolving demands of NFL defensive fronts. His 4.79 40-yard dash time at 296 pounds hints at an...
34

DE/ED
Sai'vion
Jones

6-5 289lbs 4.72
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
289lbs 6-5 4.72 42 131.3
83.0
The film shows a defensive lineman who's built for the modern NFL but needs significant technical development to unlock his abilities. He's...
35

DE/ED
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 46 142.5
83.0
Rucker projects as a situational pass rusher at the next level, with the potential to develop into a more complete player. His skill set...
36

DL
Vernon
Broughton

6-4 305lbs 4.90
DL
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
305lbs 6-4 4.90 53 178
83.0
Broughton profiles as an ascending talent whose best football lies ahead. His combination of explosive athleticism and scheme versatility...

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.