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
59

DL
Jahvaree
Ritzie

6-4 290lbs 4.95
DL
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
290lbs 6-4 4.95 82 351.7
76.2
Ritzie profiles as a rotational defensive lineman who will need specific scheme fits to maximize his somewhat limited toolset. His best...
64

DL
Thor
Griffith

6-2 320lbs 4.95
DL
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
320lbs 6-2 4.95 67 286.3
74.6
Thor Griffith's exceptional first-step quickness and anchor strength position him as an intriguing three-technique prospect with...
19

DT
Alfred
Collins

6-5 320lbs 4.95
DT
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
320lbs 6-5 4.95 13 49.5
86.0
The film doesn't lie - Collins dominates the run game with rare power and processing speed that will translate immediately to the NFL...
27

DT
Darius
Alexander

6-4 310lbs 4.95
DT
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
310lbs 6-4 4.95 18 59.5
84.3
Darius Alexander is an intriguing interior defensive line prospect with impressive physical traits and significant upside. At 6'4", 310...
6

DT
Walter
Nolen

6-3 305lbs 4.95
DT
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
305lbs 6-3 4.95 8 27.9
87.7
The tape shows a defender ready to make an immediate impact as a disruptive three-technique in an attacking front. Nolen's combination of...
9

DT
Derrick
Harmon

6-5 310lbs 4.95
DT
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
310lbs 6-5 4.95 9 31.3
87.3
After studying every snap of Harmon's 2024 campaign, the tape reveals a defensive tackle with legitimate NFL starter potential. His...
14

DT
T.J.
Sanders

6-4 290lbs 4.95
DT
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
290lbs 6-4 4.95 14 51.3
87.0
Sanders shows intriguing potential as an interior pass rusher with legitimate juice off the ball. His performance against Georgia was...
94

DL
Jermayne
Lole

6-3 315lbs 4.95
DL
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
315lbs 6-3 4.95 104 575
54.0
Despite a bowling-ball build, Lole has good feet and agility, capable of working laterally down the line of scrimmage in pursuit. He’s a...
34

DL
Aeneas
Peebles

6-1 290lbs 4.94
DL
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
290lbs 6-1 4.94 37 124
82.2
Peebles enters the league as an interior defender with a clear strength as an interior pass-rusher. When aligned in the three-technique or...
78

DL/ED
Sean
Martin

6-5 295lbs 4.94
DL/ED
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
295lbs 6-5 4.94 83 353
71.4
Martin projects as a developmental edge defender with the potential to contribute in a rotational role early in his NFL career. His blend...
48

DL/ED
RJ
Oben

6-3 262lbs 4.93
DL/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
262lbs 6-3 4.93 53 215.3
78.3
Oben projects as a rotational edge defender with the potential to develop into a solid starter. His combination of prototypical size,...
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...

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.