Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
6-3
259lbs
4.48
|
DE/ED |
|
259lbs | 6-3 | 4.48 | 1 | 2.8 |
91.1
|
The team that drafts Carter will be getting an ascending talent with legitimate All-Pro potential as a weak-side edge rusher. His... |
2 |
|
6-5
243lbs
4.47
|
DE/ED |
|
243lbs | 6-5 | 4.47 | 4 | 19.1 |
88.3
|
Pearce profiles as an immediate impact pass-rush specialist with the ceiling to develop into a complete three-down edge defender. His elite... |
3 |
|
6-6
290lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
290lbs | 6-6 | 4.59 | 6 | 21.4 |
88.0
|
The film shows a defensive force tailor-made for an aggressive 4-3 system where he can pin his ears back and attack upfield. Stewart's... |
4 |
|
6-5
265lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 3 | 18.1 |
87.7
|
Williams presents one of the more fascinating evaluations in this class - a prospect whose film shows flashes of dominance but also... |
5 |
|
6-4
248lbs
4.57
|
DE/ED |
|
248lbs | 6-4 | 4.57 | 5 | 21 |
87.3
|
Green's calling card as an NFL edge defender will be his explosive first step and sophisticated rush plan that keeps tackles off balance.... |
6 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.60
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.60 | 15 | 52.4 |
87.3
|
Sawyer projects as an immediate contributor in base defensive packages with the potential to develop into an every-down player. His power... |
7 |
|
6-4
285lbs
4.70
|
DE/ED |
|
285lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 10 | 32.9 |
87.3
|
Scourton's blend of size, explosiveness, and technical refinement projects him as an immediate contributor in a 4-3 defensive front where... |
8 |
|
6-4
255lbs
4.72
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.72 | 18 | 58.7 |
87.2
|
The film shows a pass rusher who operates best with his hand in the dirt in wide alignments where he can maximize his length and burst. His... |
9 |
|
6-7
280lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-7 | 4.68 | 17 | 54.7 |
86.3
|
Jackson projects as a starting base end in an even front or strong-side defensive end in a 3-4 scheme where his run-game dominance and... |
10 |
|
6-5
269lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
269lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 13 | 51.1 |
85.6
|
The tape shows a defender whose elite straight-line athleticism doesn't fully translate to his pass rush arsenal yet. While his closing... |
11 |
|
6-1
245lbs
4.70
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 23 | 69.9 |
85.6
|
I'm convinced he's going to make defensive coordinators look smart on passing downs from day one. His USC game was a masterclass in pass... |
12 |
|
6-2
247lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 12 | 44.2 |
85.5
|
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around... |