Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 01/03/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

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

DL
Shemar
Turner

6-4 300lbs 4.80
DL
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
300lbs 6-4 4.80 33 91.7
82.6
Shemar Turner projects as a scheme-specific contributor with the potential to develop into a more impactful player. His versatility to...
38

DL
Simeon
Barrow Jr.

6-3 290lbs 4.98
DL
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
290lbs 6-3 4.98 48 161.7
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...
39

DE/ED
Elijah
Roberts

6-4 278lbs 4.76
DE/ED
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
278lbs 6-4 4.76 53 195
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...
40

DT
Zane
Durant

6-1 290lbs 4.66
DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
290lbs 6-1 4.66 55 225.5
82.5
Durant's skill set aligns with the role of a rotational 3-technique in a 4-3 scheme, with upside as a sub-package rusher. His elite...
41

DT
JJ
Pegues

6-2 315lbs 4.90
DT
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
315lbs 6-2 4.90 44 137
82.4
A powerful interior defender with rare athletic traits, Pegues transitioned from tight end to defensive tackle after transferring from...
42

DL
Nazir
Stackhouse

6-3 320lbs 5.10
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.10 41 126.1
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...
43

DT
CJ
West

6-2 317lbs 5.20
DT
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
317lbs 6-2 5.20 58 240.7
82.1
44

DE/ED
Sai'vion
Jones

6-6 280lbs 4.72
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
280lbs 6-6 4.72 46 145.5
81.5
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
45

DT
Tonka
Hemingway

6-3 288lbs 4.82
DT
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
288lbs 6-3 4.82 50 179.5
81.5
Hemingway projects as a rotational defensive tackle in a 4-3 scheme at the next level. His ability to penetrate and disrupt in the...
46

DE/ED
Davin
Vann

6-2 280lbs 4.79
DE/ED
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
280lbs 6-2 4.79 69 310.5
81.4
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using...
47

DE/ED
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 61 270
80.2
Hayes projects as a rotational edge defender in a 4-3 scheme where his burst and power can be maximized as a designated pass rusher. His...
48

DE/ED
Tyreak
Sapp

6-3 272lbs 4.76
DE/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.76 80 399
80.2
The stout defender demonstrates NFL-caliber ability to set the edge and disrupt blocking schemes in the run game. Natural power at the...

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.