Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/11/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
37

DT
DeMonte
Capehart

6-5 315lbs 4.75
DT
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
315lbs 6-5 4.75 37 111.7
82.9
Capehart's tape shows flashes of dominance that scream high level potential, but consistency issues and limited playing time muddy the...
38

DL
Howard
Cross III

6-1 288lbs 4.96
DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
288lbs 6-1 4.96 38 108.8
82.9
Cross projects as a high-motor, disruptive force in an even-front defense at the next level. His quickness off the snap and advanced hand...
39

DE/ED
Derrick
Moore

6-3 256lbs 4.65
DE/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
256lbs 6-3 4.65 45 158.5
82.9
Moore projects as a high-upside edge defender with the physical tools to become a disruptive force at the NFL level. His combination of...
40

DL/ED
Antwaun
Powell-Rylan...

6-3 252lbs 4.73
DL/ED
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
252lbs 6-3 4.73 46 159.8
82.9
Powell-Ryland projects as a situational pass rusher with the potential to develop into an every-down player at the next level. His...
41

DL/ED
Patrick
Payton

6-5 250lbs 4.65
DL/ED
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
250lbs 6-5 4.65 30 96
82.6
Payton projects as a high-ceiling edge rusher with the bend and burst to be a day-one contributor in passing situations. His length and...
42

DL
Shemar
Turner

6-4 300lbs 4.80
DL
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
300lbs 6-4 4.80 36 96.8
82.6
Shemar Turner projects as a scheme-specific contributor with the potential to develop into a more impactful player. His versatility to...
43

DL
Simeon
Barrow Jr.

6-3 290lbs 4.98
DL
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
290lbs 6-3 4.98 41 149.3
82.6
His run defense dominance stands out immediately - you can't teach that natural leverage and power at the point of attack. The pass rush...
44

DT
Zane
Durant

6-1 290lbs 4.66
DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
290lbs 6-1 4.66 42 151
82.5
Durant's skill set aligns with the role of a rotational 3-technique in a 4-3 scheme, with upside as a sub-package rusher. His elite...
45

DE/ED
Elijah
Roberts

6-4 278lbs 4.76
DE/ED
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
278lbs 6-4 4.76 63 310.5
82.5
Roberts' skill set suggests he could find early success as a situational pass rusher while he develops a more complete game. His ability...
46

DT
JJ
Pegues

6-2 315lbs 4.90
DT
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
315lbs 6-2 4.90 54 212.3
82.4
A powerful interior defender with rare athletic traits, Pegues transitioned from tight end to defensive tackle after transferring from...
47

DL
Nazir
Stackhouse

6-3 320lbs 5.10
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.10 40 139.8
82.3
Stackhouse projects as a valuable early-down run stuffer in the NFL, with the potential to develop into a more well-rounded defensive...
48

DT
Tonka
Hemingway

6-3 288lbs 4.82
DT
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
288lbs 6-3 4.82 49 179.5
81.5
Hemingway projects as a rotational defensive tackle in a 4-3 scheme at the next level. His ability to penetrate and disrupt in 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.