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
11

DE/ED
Jack
Sawyer

6-5 260lbs 4.60
DE/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.60 17 54.9
87.3
Sawyer projects as an immediate contributor in base defensive packages with the potential to develop into an every-down player. His power...
38

DL/ED
Jah
Joyner

6-5 265lbs 4.60
DL/ED
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.60 46 160.2
81.3
Joyner enters the NFL as a developmental prospect whose draft position reflects the significant gap between his athletic gifts and current...
51

DL/ED
Fadil
Diggs

6-5 261lbs 4.57
DL/ED
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
261lbs 6-5 4.57 51 204.8
78.0
The tape shows a pass rush specialist whose game has clear strengths and defined limitations. Diggs' ability to get after the quarterback...
3

DE/ED
James
Pearce Jr.

6-5 243lbs 4.47
DE/ED
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
243lbs 6-5 4.47 3 19.1
88.3
Pearce profiles as an immediate impact pass-rush specialist with the ceiling to develop into a complete three-down edge defender. His elite...
73

DL
DeAndre
Jules

6-4 315lbs 5.26
DL
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
315lbs 6-4 5.26 78 331.3
73.4
71

DL
Joey
Slackman

6-4 300lbs 5.23
DL
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
300lbs 6-4 5.23 89 384
74.0
A stout interior defender with the versatility to play in multiple fronts, Slackman offers intriguing upside as a run-stuffing specialist...
62

DL
Eric
Gregory

6-4 320lbs 5.14
DL
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
320lbs 6-4 5.14 68 289.8
75.0
65

DL
Tim
Smith

6-4 314lbs 5.14
DL
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
314lbs 6-4 5.14 58 230.6
74.0
Smith fits the role of a rotational defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to develop into a solid run-stopping presence....
87

DT
Payton
Page

6-4 310lbs 5.13
DT
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
310lbs 6-4 5.13 88 377
59.2
A technician with a high motor, Page has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Page shows a strong finishing burst...
67

DT
Tommy
Akingbesote

6-4 320lbs 5.09
DT
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
320lbs 6-4 5.09 80 334
74.0
61

DL
Warren
Brinson

6-4 310lbs 5.09
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
310lbs 6-4 5.09 61 251.3
75.0
Warren Brinson's tape reveals a run-first defensive lineman whose impact comes primarily when holding ground against single blocks. His...
54

DT
Cam
Horsley

6-4 306lbs 5.04
DT
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
306lbs 6-4 5.04 57 225.5
78.0
Horsley's Shrine Game performance showcased intriguing pass rush potential, but the larger body of work at BC tells a more nuanced story....

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.