Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/18/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
37

DL/ED
Antwaun
Powell-Rylan...

6-2 253lbs 4.73
DL/ED
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
253lbs 6-2 4.73 38 113
82.9
Powell-Ryland projects as a situational pass rusher with the potential to develop into an every-down player at the next level. His...
38

DL
Howard
Cross III

6-1 288lbs 4.96
DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
288lbs 6-1 4.96 40 126
82.9
Cross projects as a high-motor, disruptive force in an even-front defense at the next level. His quickness off the snap and advanced hand...
39

DL/ED
Jah
Joyner

6-4 263lbs 4.75
DL/ED
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
263lbs 6-4 4.75 50 165.3
82.9
Joyner enters the NFL as a developmental prospect whose draft position reflects the significant gap between his athletic gifts and current...
40

DL
Ty
Robinson

6-5 296lbs 5.10
DL
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
296lbs 6-5 5.10 43 133
82.8
Robinson fits the bill of a rotational defensive lineman with starting upside if he can refine his technical skills. His combination of...
41

DL
Simeon
Barrow Jr.

6-3 290lbs 4.98
DL
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
290lbs 6-3 4.98 52 177
82.6
His run defense dominance stands out immediately - you can't teach that natural leverage and power at the point of attack. The pass rush...
42

DE/ED
Elijah
Roberts

6-3 290lbs 4.76
DE/ED
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
290lbs 6-3 4.76 47 149.5
82.5
Roberts' skill set suggests he could find early success as a situational pass rusher while he develops a more complete game. His ability...
43

DT
JJ
Pegues

6-2 323lbs 4.90
DT
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
323lbs 6-2 4.90 41 128.3
82.4
A powerful interior defender with rare athletic traits, Pegues transitioned from tight end to defensive tackle after transferring from...
44

DL
Nazir
Stackhouse

6-3 320lbs 5.10
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.10 55 186.6
82.3
Stackhouse projects as a valuable early-down run stuffer in the NFL, with the potential to develop into a more well-rounded defensive...
45

DE/ED
R Mason
Thomas

6-2 240lbs 4.62
DE/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.62 57 200
82.3
Thomas fits the profile of an immediate impact pass rush specialist who has the tools to develop into an every-down edge defender at the...
46

DT
CJ
West

6-1 314lbs 5.20
DT
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
314lbs 6-1 5.20 45 136.4
82.1
The tape doesn't lie - West brings the juice when he's turned loose in a single-gap front. Watch that UCF game opener where he...
47

DT
Cam
Horsley

6-3 307lbs 5.25
DT
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
307lbs 6-3 5.25 62 234
82.1
Horsley's Shrine Game performance showcased intriguing pass rush potential, but the larger body of work at BC tells a more nuanced story....
48

DL/ED
Ahmed
Hassanein

6-2 273lbs 4.90
DL/ED
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
273lbs 6-2 4.90 54 180.3
82.0
Hassanein fits the role of a developmental edge defender with starter upside who could make an immediate impact as a situational 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.