Edge Rusher Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2023

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
61

OLB/ED
James
Houston IV

6-1 225lbs 4.86
OLB/ED
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.86 63 456
60.2
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in...
14

DE/ED
Myjai
Sanders

6-5 228lbs 4.67
DE/ED
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
228lbs 6-5 4.67 20 83.8
84.7
Sanders checks most of the boxes you would like as a pass-rusher in the NFL: he's explosive, has natural pass-rushing instincts combined...
16

OLB/ED
Adam
Anderson

6-5 230lbs 4.57
OLB/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
230lbs 6-5 4.57 21 185.2
83.8
At 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, Anderson doesn't fit the standard cookie-cutter NFL edge defender. However, he has an athletic profile that's off...
44

OLB/ED
Kyron
Johnson

6-1 230lbs 4.40
OLB/ED
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.40 43 296.7
71.2
Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside.Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop...
80

LB/ED
Kyle
Soelle

6-4 232lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
232lbs 6-4 4.60 39 392
30.0
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Soelle displays a very good motor. Relentless and strong off the edge as a pass rusher when...
33

OLB/ED
Noah
Taylor

6-5 235lbs 4.63
OLB/ED
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
235lbs 6-5 4.63 32 248
76.5
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside...
18

OLB/ED
Darrian
Beavers

6-4 237lbs 4.70
OLB/ED
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
237lbs 6-4 4.70 17 107.5
82.1
Darrian Beavers is a solid pro prospect who improved his stock significantly with an excellent season in 2021. He's good in most areas - as...
82

OLB/ED
Diego
Fagot

6-3 237lbs 4.67
OLB/ED
Navy   Mascot
Navy Mascot
237lbs 6-3 4.67 89 655.5
27.0
Has enough athleticism to drop in coverage and penetrate the pocket. Has good experience as a four-year starter.Flashes strength to punch...
10

LB/ED
Nolan
Smith

6-2 238lbs 4.39
LB/ED
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
238lbs 6-2 4.39 5 26.1
87.8
Nolan Smith is a supreme athlete at outside linebacker, the former five-star prospect has the speed of a corner, combined with the strength...
65

OLB/ED
Christian
Albright

6-2 240lbs 4.75
OLB/ED
Ball State   Mascot
Ball State Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.75 79 570
59.0
Possesses strong upper body to be explosive and create turnovers as a tackler. Takes aggressive angles to the ball. Reads the quarterback...
69

DE/ED
Nate
Givhan

6-4 240lbs 4.65
DE/ED
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
240lbs 6-4 4.65 107 611
56.4
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark.Plays with leverage at the point of attack...
55

OLB/ED
Cameron
Goode

6-4 240lbs 4.63
OLB/ED
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
240lbs 6-4 4.63 61 442
62.0
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...

2022 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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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2022 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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.