Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/23/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
63

DE/ED
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 71 314
74.8
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...
24

DL
Shemar
Turner

6-4 300lbs 4.80
DL
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
300lbs 6-4 4.80 22 64.1
84.6
Shemar Turner projects as a scheme-specific contributor with the potential to develop into a more impactful player. His versatility to...
20

DE/ED
Bradyn
Swinson

6-4 250lbs 4.80
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.80 20 61.6
85.9
When it comes to getting after the quarterback, Swinson shows special traits that will have NFL teams salivating. His explosive get-off and...
92

DT
Monkell
Goodwine

6-3 311lbs 4.80
DT
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
311lbs 6-3 4.80 95 493
56.2
He’s a high-motor player, and Goodwine shows good enough hand use, as well as a tight spin move, to win as an edge rusher. Agile and...
82

DL/ED
Brian
Ugwu

6-3 256lbs 4.80
DL/ED
Miami (OH)   Mascot
Miami (OH) Mascot
256lbs 6-3 4.80 93 453
67.2
Ugwu has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Ugwu shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the...
70

DE
Paris
Shand

6-4 275lbs 4.82
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
275lbs 6-4 4.82 86 374.5
74.0
A raw talent with intriguing physical tools, this edge defender has the frame and athleticism to develop into a solid rotational piece at...
39

DL
Ty
Robinson

6-6 310lbs 4.83
DL
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
310lbs 6-6 4.83 35 117.4
81.1
Robinson fits the bill of a rotational defensive lineman with starting upside if he can refine his technical skills. His combination of...
44

DL/ED
Tyrion
Ingram-Dawki...

6-5 280lbs 4.86
DL/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
280lbs 6-5 4.86 44 149.4
79.9
The gap between Ingram-Dawkins' run defense and pass rushing ability tells the story of a player with half-developed tools. When asked to...
88

DL
Jared
Harrison-Hun...

6-4 285lbs 4.86
DL
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
285lbs 6-4 4.86 74 321
58.9
He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and Harrison-Hunte shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Harrison-Hunte plays with...
85

DL/ED
Khris
Bogle

6-4 244lbs 4.87
DL/ED
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
244lbs 6-4 4.87 98 529
63.2
Has a quick burst off the line and times the snap well. Good upper-body strength and length to lock-out his opponent and at least moderate...
42

DL
Vernon
Broughton

6-4 305lbs 4.90
DL
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
305lbs 6-4 4.90 38 124.3
80.0
Broughton profiles as an ascending talent whose best football lies ahead. His combination of explosive athleticism and scheme versatility...
79

DL/ED
Desmond
Evans

6-6 270lbs 4.90
DL/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
270lbs 6-6 4.90 94 481.5
70.0
Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and Evans quickly disengages...

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.