Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
11

DE/ED
Josaiah
Stewart

6-1 245lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.70 24 68.4
86.2
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...
29

LB/ED
Jalen
McLeod

6-1 236lbs 4.64
LB/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
236lbs 6-1 4.64 25 239.5
79.0
After breaking down McLeod's tape, I'm convinced he's going to make defensive coordinators very happy at the next level. The film against...
48

LB/ED
Ty
French

6-1 225lbs 4.57
LB/ED
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.57 58 504
67.0
French embodies the modern NFL "tweener" - a player whose exceptional athleticism and production are at odds with his lack of...
34

DE/ED
Davin
Vann

6-2 280lbs 4.79
DE/ED
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
280lbs 6-2 4.79 80 337
76.2
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using...
21

DE/ED
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 49 188
82.0
Rucker has "designated pass-rush weapon" written all over him. His film reveals a defender whose primary value lies in his ability to...
18

LB/ED
David
Walker

6-2 260lbs 4.69
LB/ED
Central Arkansas   Mascot
Central Arkansas Mascot
260lbs 6-2 4.69 13 119
83.6
Walker projects as a specialized rotational pass rusher who could provide immediate spark in third-down packages while developing a more...
53

DL/ED
Trace
Ford

6-2 246lbs 4.64
DL/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
246lbs 6-2 4.64 102 562.5
57.0
Has a solidly built frame with good upperbody strength and tenacity. Works hard to get to the ball. Plays fast with good initial quickness...
12

DE/ED
Donovan
Ezeiruaku

6-2 247lbs 4.62
DE/ED
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
247lbs 6-2 4.62 12 41.1
86.1
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around...
36

LB/ED
Collin
Oliver

6-2 240lbs 4.56
LB/ED
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.56 21 214.6
75.0
Oliver projects as a versatile defensive weapon at the next level, with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His pass-rushing...
50

LB/ED
Marcel
Brooks

6-2 215lbs 4.50
LB/ED
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.50 50 450
62.4
Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a...
30

DL/ED
RJ
Oben

6-3 262lbs 4.93
DL/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
262lbs 6-3 4.93 56 224
78.3
Oben projects as a rotational edge defender with the potential to develop into a solid starter. His combination of prototypical size,...
37

DE/ED
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 73 315
74.8
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...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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2025 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.