Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/06/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
49

DL
Thor
Griffith

6-2 320lbs 4.95
DL
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
320lbs 6-2 4.95 60 256.7
80.1
Thor Griffith's exceptional first-step quickness and anchor strength position him as an intriguing three-technique prospect with...
50

DL
Joey
Slackman

6-4 300lbs 4.90
DL
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
300lbs 6-4 4.90 68 310.3
80.0
A stout interior defender with the versatility to play in multiple fronts, Slackman offers intriguing upside as a run-stuffing specialist...
51

DL
Jamaree
Caldwell

6-1 340lbs 5.10
DL
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
340lbs 6-1 5.10 51 184.7
79.7
Caldwell brings a powerful, high-motor presence to the interior defensive line. His squatty build and natural leverage make him an asset in...
52

DL/ED
Phillip
Webb

6-5 265lbs 4.72
DL/ED
Jackson State   Mascot
Jackson State Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.72 64 288
79.3
Webb's physical tools and production at multiple levels of competition point toward a role as a situational pass rusher early in his...
53

DL
Tim
Smith

6-4 314lbs 5.17
DL
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
314lbs 6-4 5.17 70 314
78.8
Smith fits the role of a rotational defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to develop into a solid run-stopping presence....
54

DE
Paris
Shand

6-4 275lbs 4.90
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
275lbs 6-4 4.90 77 365
78.7
A raw talent with intriguing physical tools, this edge defender has the frame and athleticism to develop into a solid rotational piece at...
55

DL/ED
Jasheen
Davis

6-3 270lbs 4.62
DL/ED
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
270lbs 6-3 4.62 67 301
78.5
Davis projects as a situational pass rusher and special teams contributor early in his NFL career, with the potential to develop into a...
56

DE/ED
Tyler
Batty

6-5 275lbs 4.85
DE/ED
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
275lbs 6-5 4.85 57 240.3
78.2
A high-motor edge defender with three-down potential, Batty brings a lunch-pail mentality to the trenches. His ability to set a firm...
57

DL
Jay
Toia

6-3 325lbs 5.20
DL
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
325lbs 6-3 5.20 66 296.5
77.3
Toia profiles as a classic run-stuffing nose tackle at the next level who can anchor the interior of an NFL defensive line. His...
58

DE/ED
Steven
Parker

6-4 260lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.70 71 319
76.9
59

DL
Omari
Thomas

6-4 325lbs 5.15
DL
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
325lbs 6-4 5.15 75 348.3
76.4
60

DL/ED
Akheem
Mesidor

6-3 280lbs 4.90
DL/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
280lbs 6-3 4.90 76 363.5
75.7
Mesidor projects as a versatile defensive lineman who can contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes at the next level. His ability to...

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.