Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
47

DL
Nazir
Stackhouse

6-3 320lbs 5.15
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.15 58 234.8
79.0
Stackhouse brings immediate value in the run game where his anchor strength and gap discipline shine brightest. His ability to hold ground...
46

DT
Jay
Toia

6-3 325lbs 5.20
DT
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
325lbs 6-3 5.20 63 262.3
79.5
The film shows a player with clear strengths and limitations that will shape his NFL trajectory. Toia brings immediate value as a run...
45

DL/ED
Tyrion
Ingram-Dawki...

6-5 280lbs 4.86
DL/ED
MIN   Mascot
MIN Mascot
280lbs 6-5 4.86 47 163.8
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...
44

DL
Vernon
Broughton

6-4 305lbs 4.90
DL
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
305lbs 6-4 4.90 38 119.2
80.0
Broughton profiles as an ascending talent whose best football lies ahead. His combination of explosive athleticism and scheme versatility...
43

DT
CJ
West

6-2 317lbs 4.95
DT
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
317lbs 6-2 4.95 37 114.3
80.0
Put West in a one-gap, attacking front and watch him thrive as a disruptive early-down specialist. His innate ability to maintain leverage...
42

DT
JJ
Pegues

6-2 325lbs 5.15
DT
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
325lbs 6-2 5.15 39 121.2
80.1
A powerful interior defender with rare athletic traits, Pegues transitioned from tight end to defensive tackle after transferring from...
41

DE/ED
Elijah
Roberts

6-4 278lbs 4.78
DE/ED
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
278lbs 6-4 4.78 44 145.8
80.4
Roberts belongs in a 3-4 defense as a base end where his 285-pound frame and power at the point of attack will cause problems for opposing...
40

DL
Ty
Robinson

6-6 310lbs 4.83
DL
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
310lbs 6-6 4.83 32 95.7
81.1
Robinson fits the bill of a rotational defensive lineman with starting upside if he can refine his technical skills. His combination of...
39

DL/ED
Jah
Joyner

6-5 265lbs 4.60
DL/ED
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.60 46 150.3
81.3
Joyner enters the NFL as a developmental prospect whose draft position reflects the significant gap between his athletic gifts and current...
38

DL/ED
Antwaun
Powell-Rylan...

6-3 252lbs 4.69
DL/ED
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
252lbs 6-3 4.69 40 124.9
81.3
When I watch Powell-Ryland's tape, I see a technician who's figured out how to maximize his toolbox despite physical limitations. His pass...
37

DE/ED
Tyler
Baron

6-5 260lbs 4.62
DE/ED
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.62 42 128.8
81.4
Baron brings immediate value as a designated pass rusher with room to develop into a more complete defender. His film reveals a technically...
36

DE/ED
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 49 199.8
82.0
Rucker has "designated pass-rush weapon" written all over him. His film reveals a defender whose primary value lies in 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.