Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
54 |
6-2
267lbs
4.77
|
DL/ED |
|
267lbs | 6-2 | 4.77 | 53 | 222 |
78.0
|
Hassanein fits the role of a developmental edge defender with starter upside who could make an immediate impact as a situational pass... | |
43 |
6-2
317lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
317lbs | 6-2 | 4.95 | 37 | 114.3 |
80.0
|
Put West in a one-gap, attacking front and watch him thrive as a disruptive early-down specialist. His innate ability to maintain leverage... | |
42 |
6-2
325lbs
5.15
|
DT |
|
325lbs | 6-2 | 5.15 | 38 | 121.3 |
80.1
|
A powerful interior defender with rare athletic traits, Pegues transitioned from tight end to defensive tackle after transferring from... | |
36 |
6-2
265lbs
4.79
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-2 | 4.79 | 49 | 202 |
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... | |
17 |
6-2
247lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 11 | 37.7 |
86.1
|
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around... | |
48 |
6-1
288lbs
4.96
|
DL |
|
288lbs | 6-1 | 4.96 | 50 | 208.2 |
78.5
|
Cross enters the league as a defensive lineman whose calling card is creating interior havoc with quickness and technique rather than power... | |
31 |
6-1
340lbs
5.16
|
DL |
|
340lbs | 6-1 | 5.16 | 33 | 98.6 |
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... | |
16 |
6-1
245lbs
4.70
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 22 | 67.7 |
86.2
|
I'm convinced he's going to make defensive coordinators look smart on passing downs from day one. His USC game was a masterclass in pass... | |
35 |
6-0
282lbs
4.94
|
DL |
|
282lbs | 6-0 | 4.94 | 41 | 126 |
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... | |
80 |
5-11
290lbs
5.60
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 5-11 | 5.60 | 100 | 551.5 |
68.0
|
Super athletic - Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List at #97. He Wrote: "Nwankwo (36 tackles, 3.5 TFLs in 2022) cleans 345 pounds,... |










