Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 |
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6-3
305lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 4.95 | 8 | 28 |
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... |
42 |
|
6-4
305lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
305lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 38 | 124.5 |
80.0
|
Broughton profiles as an ascending talent whose best football lies ahead. His combination of explosive athleticism and scheme versatility... |
71 |
|
6-4
300lbs
5.23
|
DL |
|
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... |
24 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.80
|
DL |
|
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... |
56 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.95 | 42 | 140.7 |
77.2
|
The tape shows a defensive lineman who brings day one impact against the run with clear areas to develop as a pass rusher. Hamilton's heavy... |
78 |
|
6-5
295lbs
4.94
|
DL/ED |
|
295lbs | 6-5 | 4.94 | 83 | 353.3 |
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... |
32 |
|
6-5
295lbs
4.79
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-5 | 4.79 | 41 | 137.3 |
82.9
|
Mills brings a toolbox that clearly tilts toward disruption rather than pure anchor strength. His film shows a defender who attacks with... |
26 |
|
6-6
295lbs
4.67
|
DE/ED |
|
295lbs | 6-6 | 4.67 | 24 | 69.5 |
84.5
|
The disconnect between Burch's athletic testing and actual pass rush impact jumps off the tape. While he possesses rare movement skills for... |
93 |
|
6-4
291lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
291lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 96 | 500 |
54.0
|
Walker has an impressive blend of length and movement skills, capable of dominating shorter interior blockers as a penetrator and showing... |
81 |
|
5-11
290lbs
5.60
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 5-11 | 5.60 | 99 | 539 |
68.0
|
Super athletic - Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List at #97. He Wrote: "Nwankwo (36 tackles, 3.5 TFLs in 2022) cleans 345 pounds,... |
47 |
|
6-3
290lbs
4.98
|
DL |
|
290lbs | 6-3 | 4.98 | 52 | 215.3 |
78.5
|
Barrow enters the NFL as a scheme-versatile defensive lineman with immediate value against the run. His natural leverage, hand technique,... |
59 |
|
6-4
290lbs
4.95
|
DL |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.95 | 82 | 352 |
76.2
|
Ritzie profiles as a rotational defensive lineman who will need specific scheme fits to maximize his somewhat limited toolset. His best... |