Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/26/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
35

DE/ED
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 48 181.5
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...
34

DL
Aeneas
Peebles

6-1 290lbs 4.94
DL
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
290lbs 6-1 4.94 37 124
82.2
Peebles enters the league as an interior defender with a clear strength as an interior pass-rusher. When aligned in the three-technique or...
33

DE/ED
Sai'vion
Jones

6-6 280lbs 4.74
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
280lbs 6-6 4.74 34 110
82.2
The film shows a defensive lineman who's built for the modern NFL but needs significant technical development to unlock his abilities. He's...
32

DL
Rylie
Mills

6-5 295lbs 4.79
DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
295lbs 6-5 4.79 41 137
82.9
Mills brings a toolbox that clearly tilts toward disruption rather than pure anchor strength. His film shows a defender who attacks with...
31

DL
Jamaree
Caldwell

6-1 340lbs 5.16
DL
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
340lbs 6-1 5.16 33 108.8
83.0
Caldwell brings immediate value as a run-stuffing defensive tackle who can contribute in a rotation from day one. His game is built on...
30

DT
Joshua
Farmer

6-3 318lbs 5.11
DT
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
318lbs 6-3 5.11 31 89.3
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
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.10 32 107
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...
28

DE/ED
Ashton
Gillotte

6-3 275lbs 4.63
DE/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.63 30 88.4
84.2
Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined...
27

DT
Darius
Alexander

6-4 310lbs 4.95
DT
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
310lbs 6-4 4.95 18 59.5
84.3
Darius Alexander is an intriguing interior defensive line prospect with impressive physical traits and significant upside. At 6'4", 310...
26

DE/ED
Jordan
Burch

6-6 295lbs 4.67
DE/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
295lbs 6-6 4.67 24 69.4
84.5
The disconnect between Burch's athletic testing and actual pass rush impact jumps off the tape. While he possesses rare movement skills for...
25

DT
Deone
Walker

6-6 345lbs 5.28
DT
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
345lbs 6-6 5.28 25 71.3
84.6
Walker hits the NFL draft as a Day 2 prospect whose film shows both tantalizing potential and clear limitations. His pass rush ability...
24

DL
Shemar
Turner

6-4 300lbs 4.80
DL
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
300lbs 6-4 4.80 22 64.1
84.6
Shemar Turner projects as a scheme-specific contributor with the potential to develop into a more impactful player. His versatility 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.