Defensive Line Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/25/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
90

DE/ED
Manny
Jones

6-4 290lbs 4.85
DE/ED
Colorado State   Mascot
Colorado State Mascot
290lbs 6-4 4.85 71 424.5
59.0
Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free...
84

DL
Jovan
Swann

6-2 291lbs 5.09
DL
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
291lbs 6-2 5.09
53.0
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. Flashes upper-body strength to...
57

DT
Cory
Durden

6-4 292lbs 5.22
DT
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
292lbs 6-4 5.22 80 334
73.0
Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body. Durden has a wide base and a...
101

DT
Austin
Faoliu

6-3 292lbs 5.09
DT
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
292lbs 6-3 5.09 75 309.3
30.0
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. Provides some...
61

DE/ED
Zeandae
Johnson

6-4 292lbs 5.05
DE/ED
MIN   Mascot
MIN Mascot
292lbs 6-4 5.05 143 810.5
58.0
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Plays with...
83

DT
TJ
Rayam

6-0 293lbs 5.31
DT
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
293lbs 6-0 5.31
53.0
Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get...
47

DT
Cam
Murray

6-2 294lbs 5.23
DT
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
294lbs 6-2 5.23 174
59.0
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either...
82

DT
Kevin
Kegler

6-2 294lbs 5.09
DT
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
294lbs 6-2 5.09 186
53.0
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Strength gives ends a chance to twist inside and...
96

DE/ED
Ta'Quon
Graham

6-4 294lbs 4.93
DE/ED
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
294lbs 6-4 4.93 79 324.8
43.0
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with...
59

DL
Kyree
Campbell

6-4 295lbs 5.46
DL
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
295lbs 6-4 5.46 111 528.7
58.0
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either...
91

DL
Luc
Bequette

6-2 295lbs 5.15
DL
California   Mascot
California Mascot
295lbs 6-2 5.15
53.0
Strength gives ends a chance to twist inside and linebackers free lane to the passer on blitzes. Played with lean and leverage against...
54

DL
Michael
Dwumfour

6-1 296lbs 5.18
DL
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
296lbs 6-1 5.18
58.0
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Delivers a strong punch and uses his...

2021 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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2021 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.