Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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
72

DL/ED
Jasheen
Davis

6-3 270lbs 4.62
DL/ED
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
270lbs 6-3 4.62 90 402
73.8
Davis projects as a situational pass rusher and special teams contributor early in his NFL career, with the potential to develop into a...
67

DT
Junior
Tafuna

6-3 308lbs 5.03
DT
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
308lbs 6-3 5.03 61 254.2
74.0
64

DE/ED
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 74 317
74.8
Hayes projects as a rotational edge defender in a 4-3 scheme where his burst and power can be maximized as a designated pass rusher. His...
58

DT
Tonka
Hemingway

6-3 288lbs 5.01
DT
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
288lbs 6-3 5.01 48 191
77.0
Hemingway projects as a rotational defensive tackle in a 4-3 scheme at the next level. His ability to penetrate and disrupt in the...
50

DL/ED
RJ
Oben

6-3 262lbs 4.93
DL/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
262lbs 6-3 4.93 59 237.3
78.3
Oben projects as a rotational edge defender with the potential to develop into a solid starter. His combination of prototypical size,...
49

DL
Simeon
Barrow Jr.

6-3 290lbs 4.98
DL
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
290lbs 6-3 4.98 60 242
78.5
Barrow enters the NFL as a scheme-versatile defensive lineman with immediate value against the run. His natural leverage, hand technique,...
47

DL
Nazir
Stackhouse

6-3 320lbs 5.15
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.15 57 232.5
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 62 259.5
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...
38

DL/ED
Antwaun
Powell-Rylan...

6-3 252lbs 4.69
DL/ED
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
252lbs 6-3 4.69 39 124.5
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...
32

DT
Ty
Hamilton

6-3 295lbs 4.95
DT
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
295lbs 6-3 4.95 34 100.8
83.0
The tape shows a defensive lineman who brings day one impact against the run with clear areas to develop as a pass rusher. Hamilton's heavy...
30

DT
Joshua
Farmer

6-3 318lbs 5.11
DT
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
318lbs 6-3 5.11 30 90.1
83.5
Farmer fits as a prototypical penetrating three-technique at the next level, where his explosive first step and natural power can be...
29

DT
Jordan
Phillips

6-3 320lbs 5.10
DT
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.10 36 112.1
83.6
After hours of film study, one thing becomes crystal clear - Phillips has the raw tools to be a game-wrecking nose tackle in the NFL. The...

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.