Defensive Line Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/20/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
69

DL/ED
MJ
Anderson

6-2 269lbs 5.05
DL/ED
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
269lbs 6-2 5.05 70 262.5
71.0
Flashes nimble feet to chase running backs and mobile quarterbacks to the sideline when lined up at end. Spins off blocks to get back into...
64

DL
Ifeanyi
Maijeh

6-2 290lbs 4.90
DL
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
290lbs 6-2 4.90 102 491.7
73.0
Maijeh has a wide base and a low center of gravity to hold his ground, as well as the upper-body strength to shed blockers. He has a...
33

DL/ED
Jalen
Redmond

6-2 291lbs 4.81
DL/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
291lbs 6-2 4.81 49 157.1
80.2
Redmond is a high-motor pass rusher who shows a good feel for countering, and Redmond has the functional strength to bounce off tackles and...
41

DL/ED
Jose
Ramirez

6-2 242lbs 4.73
DL/ED
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
242lbs 6-2 4.73 58 191
78.9
Ramirez has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Ramirez shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate...
34

DL/ED
Thomas
Incoom

6-2 262lbs 4.66
DL/ED
Central Michigan   Mascot
Central Michigan Mascot
262lbs 6-2 4.66 56 189.2
80.0
Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge. Naturally explosive player with decent get-off speed....
51

DL/ED
Derek
Parish

6-2 241lbs 4.62
DL/ED
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
241lbs 6-2 4.62 74 310.5
75.0
One of the true straight-up edge burners in this draft class, Parish has the kind of skill set NFL teams covet in an edge rusher. Parish...
7

DE/ED
BJ
Ojulari

6-2 248lbs 4.59
DE/ED
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
248lbs 6-2 4.59 18 45.7
87.0
Ojulari is a quality pro prospect with very good experience and production as a pass rusher, he's got an array of edge moves, and has...
50

DE/ED
Lonnie
Phelps

6-2 244lbs 4.55
DE/ED
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
244lbs 6-2 4.55 59 193.8
75.0
Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which Phelps uses with impressive...
12

DL/ED
Adetomiwa
Adebawore

6-2 282lbs 4.49
DL/ED
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
282lbs 6-2 4.49 26 57.3
86.2
Adebawore is an incredible athlete who put up record-setting numbers at the combine, we've never seen a player who runs a 4.4 while...
15

DE/ED
Byron
Young

6-2 250lbs 4.43
DE/ED
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
250lbs 6-2 4.43 34 76.6
85.1
Byron Young is an elite athlete and his performance at the combine was special and really got NFL Scout's attention. He...
67

DL
Dion
Bergan Jr.

6-1 294lbs 5.39
DL
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
294lbs 6-1 5.39 87 386.5
72.2
His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. Agile run-stopper at end, extends to grab backs...
36

DL
DJ
Dale

6-1 302lbs 5.26
DL
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
302lbs 6-1 5.26 63 221.7
80.0
He’s a high-motor player, and Dale shows good enough hand use, as well as a tight spin move, to win as an edge rusher. Combines strength...

2023 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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2023 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.