Edge Rusher Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) celebrates a sack in the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2022 Cheez-It Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) celebrates a sack in the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2022 Cheez-It Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

EDGE RUSHER RANKINGS 2024 NFL DRAFT

The 2024 NFL Draft, doesn't possess the generational talent we have come to expect at edge from recent draft classes, however, it still contains a number of impact pro players. It's topped by Jared Verse who surprisingly returned to Florida State after a dominating 2022 season where he logged 9 sacks. Expect him to continue to develop and put up even better numbers in 2023.

Former five-star prospect Ohio State's, J.T. Tuimoloau is a huge athletic talent, he runs in the low 4.6's and weighs in at 270 lbs He's put up good numbers during his first two years and is due for a breakout season, if he does he has high first-round potential.

Alabama's Dallas Turner another five-star prospect has been overshadowed by Will Anderson Jr. thus far but despite this, he's still managed to log 14 sacks. He's somewhat undersized but makes up for it with elite speed and explosiveness. All the attention will be on him in 2023 now and will be a high pick if he can fulfill his potential.
LAST UPDATED: 09/09/2023

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

Jared
Verse

DE
/ED
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
251lbs 6-4 4.59 1 6.9
90.7
Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and .bull rushes when he's first off the snap. Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's...
2

Dallas
Turner

OLB
/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
240lbs 6-4 4.45 1 12.1
88.8
Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and Turner quickly...
3

Bralen
Trice

DE
/ED
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
256lbs 6-4 4.71 7 28.7
88.3
He’s very good with his hands, a technician with the violence, quickness, and the long arms to ward off blockers. Trice has a great...
4

Maason
Smith

DL
/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
300lbs 6-5 4.80 3 21.5
88.2
His closing burst is outstanding, and Smith routinely finishes plays. He has some range and toughness as a run defender, showing the...
5

Kris
Jenkins

DL
/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
285lbs 6-3 4.90 9 40.3
87.9
Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle. He’s a...
6

Demeioun Chop
Robinson

DE
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.60 5 23.1
87.6
Robinson possesses good length as an edge rusher, with room to add more weight onto his frame. However, he could benefit from further...
7

J.T.
Tuimoloau

DE
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
270lbs 6-4 4.62 4 22.4
87.6
His closing burst is outstanding, and Tuimoloau routinely finished plays last year. He has range and toughness as a run defender,...
8

Laiatu
Latu

OLB
/ED
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
265lbs 6-4 4.70 2 28.3
86.3
Latu has the take on skills to play the Mike, shedding blockers with a good hand technique and plenty of functional strength. He...
9

Jack
Sawyer

DE
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
267lbs 6-4 4.60 10 44.9
86.0
Sawyer has an explosive first step and converts that short-area speed into power, a capable bull rusher. Flashes nimble feet to...
10

Brandon
Dorlus

DE
/ED
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
290lbs 6-3 4.98 13 59.7
85.9
He’s ready for the physicality of the NFL; Dorlus has a stout build, strong core and powerful limbs to step in right away as a three-down...
11

Princely
Umanmielen

DL
/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
245lbs 6-5 4.68 16 63
85.5
Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge. A chase-and-tackle Will prospect, Umanmielen is...
12

Zion
Tupuola-Fetu...

DE
/ED
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
241lbs 6-4 4.80 19 75.1
84.9
Tupuola-Fetui chases well in pursuit, and has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. He has...

2024 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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2024 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.