Edge Rusher Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

76 edge rushers ranked

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
71	OLB/ED Elerson Smith	5-10 262lbs 4.77	OLB/ED	262lbs	5-10	4.77	36	220	33.0 MORE>>	Gets his hands in the passing lanes. Effort is mere in coverage. Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill...
42	DL/ED JoJo Dorceus	6-0 265lbs 4.85	DL/ED	265lbs	6-0	4.85	161		58.0 MORE>>	Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either...
35	OLB/ED Anthony Pandy	6-1 228lbs 4.82	OLB/ED	228lbs	6-1	4.82	104	694	60.0 MORE>>	An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a...
36	DL/ED Darius Hodge	6-1 245lbs 4.71	DL/ED	245lbs	6-1	4.71			59.0 MORE>>	Has the pursuit skills to stay in the action. Anticipates the snap. Country strong and very physical; seeks contact. Flashes nimble feet...
53	DL/ED Tyree Turner	6-1 305lbs 5.13	DL/ED	305lbs	6-1	5.13	184		54.0 MORE>>	Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. Short, stumpy build...
55	DL/ED Tyree Turner	6-1 290lbs 5.13	DL/ED	290lbs	6-1	5.13	147		54.0 MORE>>	Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Rarely goes to the ground, showing...
63	DL/ED Leevel Tatum III	6-1 285lbs 4.97	DL/ED	285lbs	6-1	4.97	150	875	53.0 MORE>>	High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with...
74	OLB/ED Derrick Barnes	6-1 245lbs 4.57	OLB/ED	245lbs	6-1	4.57	63	350	31.0 MORE>>	Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind. Big, aggressive hitter who...
1	LB/ED Micah Parsons	6-2 244lbs 4.39	LB/ED	244lbs	6-2	4.39	1	5.7	93.0 MORE>>	Star line-backer for the Lions, Micah Parsons looks to be the top prospect at his position and a top 10 pick in the 2021 draft. Micah had a...
24	LB/ED Drake Jackson	6-2 292lbs 5.28	LB/ED	292lbs	6-2	5.28	53	205.5	64.0 MORE>>	Has average height with a narrow base out of his stance. Needs to get stronger in his lower half to anchor at the point of attack. Dips...
25	OLB/ED Riley Cole	6-2 242lbs 4.72	OLB/ED	242lbs	6-2	4.72	66	382	64.0 MORE>>	An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a...
30	OLB/ED Hamilcar Rashed Jr.	6-2 251lbs 4.74	OLB/ED	251lbs	6-2	4.74	18	115.3	61.0 MORE>>	Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind. Flashes strength to punch...

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.
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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.