Defensive Line Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/01/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
66

DL/ED
Tristan
Nichols

6-4 245lbs
DL/ED
Nevada   Mascot
Nevada Mascot
245lbs 6-4 77 461
65.7
62

DL/ED
Akial
Byers

6-3 288lbs 5.69
DL/ED
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
288lbs 6-3 5.69 81 481.5
68.0
Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield. Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done...
49

DL
Damion
Daniels

6-3 335lbs 5.46
DL
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
335lbs 6-3 5.46 57 373
72.2
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
98

DE/ED
Glen
Logan

6-3 339lbs 5.28
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
339lbs 6-3 5.28 96 546
51.0
Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle.Plays with...
87

DL
Donovan
Jeter

6-3 318lbs 5.15
DL
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
318lbs 6-3 5.15 101 571.5
58.2
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield.Strong tackler. Has...
102

DL
D.J.
Davidson

6-3 327lbs 5.12
DL
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
327lbs 6-3 5.12 54 349
39.0
Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield.Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength....
55

DT
Kevin
Atkins

6-3 305lbs 5.09
DT
Fresno State   Mascot
Fresno State Mascot
305lbs 6-3 5.09 68 423
70.6
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.Lower than offensive lineman on every...
81

DL/ED
Mike
Greene

6-3 282lbs 5.05
DL/ED
James Madison   Mascot
James Madison Mascot
282lbs 6-3 5.05 95 542
59.2
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push...
28

DT
Thomas
Booker

6-3 301lbs 4.94
DT
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
301lbs 6-3 4.94 33 186.2
79.0
Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get...
59

DE/ED
Justin
Foster

6-3 275lbs 4.93
DE/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.93 60 394
68.2
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and...
95

DL/ED
Benton
Whitley

6-3 251lbs 4.87
DL/ED
Holy Cross   Mascot
Holy Cross Mascot
251lbs 6-3 4.87 99 554
54.2
He wins with all-out hustle, second and third effort and will contribute in the NFL.Relentless and strong off the edge as a pass rusher...
34

DE/ED
Tyreke
Smith

6-3 254lbs 4.86
DE/ED
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.86 28 143.1
78.3
He's not an elite pass rusher and projects as a left end in a 4-3 defense. If he layers on more muscle, he might fit in the 3-4. Size,...

2022 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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2022 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.