Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/06/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
49

DE/ED
Sai'vion
Jones

6-6 280lbs 4.72
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
280lbs 6-6 4.72 51 192
81.5
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
50

DL/ED
Cashius
Howell

6-4 245lbs 4.65
DL/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
245lbs 6-4 4.65 64 316.5
81.5
Howell's profile is that of a high-upside edge rusher with the potential to contribute immediately as a designated pass-rush specialist....
51

DE/ED
Davin
Vann

6-2 280lbs 4.79
DE/ED
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
280lbs 6-2 4.79 60 302.5
81.4
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using...
52

DE/ED
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 59 288
80.2
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...
53

DE/ED
Tyreak
Sapp

6-3 272lbs 4.76
DE/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.76 78 456
80.2
The stout defender demonstrates NFL-caliber ability to set the edge and disrupt blocking schemes in the run game. Natural power at the...
54

DL
Thor
Griffith

6-2 320lbs 4.95
DL
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
320lbs 6-2 4.95 57 272.3
80.1
Thor Griffith's exceptional first-step quickness and anchor strength position him as an intriguing three-technique prospect with...
55

DL
Joey
Slackman

6-4 300lbs 4.90
DL
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
300lbs 6-4 4.90 69 287
80.0
A stout interior defender with the versatility to play in multiple fronts, Slackman offers intriguing upside as a run-stuffing specialist...
56

DL
Jamaree
Caldwell

6-1 340lbs 5.10
DL
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
340lbs 6-1 5.10 50 181.7
79.7
Caldwell brings a powerful, high-motor presence to the interior defensive line. His squatty build and natural leverage make him an asset in...
57

DL/ED
Phillip
Webb

6-5 265lbs 4.72
DL/ED
Jackson State   Mascot
Jackson State Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.72 62 309
79.3
Webb's physical tools and production at multiple levels of competition point toward a role as a situational pass rusher early in his...
58

DL
Tim
Smith

6-4 314lbs 5.17
DL
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
314lbs 6-4 5.17 67 339
78.8
Smith fits the role of a rotational defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to develop into a solid run-stopping presence....
59

DE
Paris
Shand

6-4 275lbs 4.90
DE
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
275lbs 6-4 4.90 74 386.5
78.7
A raw talent with intriguing physical tools, this edge defender has the frame and athleticism to develop into a solid rotational piece at...
60

DL/ED
Jasheen
Davis

6-3 270lbs 4.62
DL/ED
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
270lbs 6-3 4.62 66 328.5
78.5
Davis projects as a situational pass rusher and special teams contributor early in his NFL career, with the potential to develop into a...

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.