Defensive Line Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/22/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
32

DL/ED
Nelson
Ceaser

6-3 254lbs 4.70
DL/ED
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.70 41 166.3
80.1
Nelson Ceaser has proven himself as a force on the edge, characterized by his explosive first step and ability to disrupt the...
59

DL/ED
Tre'Mon
Morris-Brash...

6-2 256lbs 4.70
DL/ED
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
256lbs 6-2 4.70 79 454.3
57.0
He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and Morris-Brash shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Morris-Brash plays with...
51

DL/ED
Trajan
Jeffcoat

6-4 266lbs 4.69
DL/ED
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
266lbs 6-4 4.69 60 249.4
76.0
Jeffcoat explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays. Faces...
23

DE/ED
Brennan
Jackson

6-4 264lbs 4.69
DE/ED
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
264lbs 6-4 4.69 35 122
82.7
Brennan Jackson enters the NFL Draft as a high-energy edge defender who is best in run defense and shows some potential as a pass rusher...
20

DL/ED
Gabriel
Murphy

6-2 247lbs 4.68
DL/ED
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
247lbs 6-2 4.68 30 101.8
83.3
Murphy's agility, motor, and knack for getting to the quarterback have made him a standout at UCLA. His pass-rushing skill set, highlighted...
30

DE/ED
Braiden
McGregor

6-5 257lbs 4.68
DE/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
257lbs 6-5 4.68 40 154
80.4
Braiden McGregor’s college career paints the picture of a developmental edge prospect with a clear upside that could tempt NFL teams...
52

DE/ED
Solomon
Byrd

6-3 255lbs 4.68
DE/ED
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
255lbs 6-3 4.68 63 278.8
75.5
Byrd is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Byrd displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth,...
28

DE/ED
Myles
Cole

6-6 278lbs 4.67
DE/ED
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
278lbs 6-6 4.67 36 138
80.9
Myles Cole enters the NFL Draft as a project with impressive upside. His physical metrics are off the charts; with elite arm length and...
46

DL/ED
Eric
Watts

6-6 274lbs 4.67
DL/ED
UConn   Mascot
UConn Mascot
274lbs 6-6 4.67 57 231.8
77.6
Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free...
39

DE/ED
Javontae
Jean-Baptist...

6-5 239lbs 4.66
DE/ED
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
239lbs 6-5 4.66 47 197.5
79.3
Jean-Baptiste has a lethal spin move and the pure speed to close quickly. Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat...
63

DL/ED
Julius
Welschof

6-6 265lbs 4.66
DL/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
265lbs 6-6 4.66 71 387
52.5
He’s very good in coverage when looking into the backfield in zone coverage. Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the...
60

DL
Donell
Harris Jr.

6-3 220lbs 4.65
DL
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
220lbs 6-3 4.65 69 374
54.8
Harris has the kind of turn-and-run fluidity to be used in man coverage as well, able to run with tight ends and running backs. He’s at...

2024 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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2024 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.