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
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...
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...
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...
46

LB/ED
Steve
Linton

6-5 237lbs 4.81
LB/ED
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
237lbs 6-5 4.81 43 330.3
68.0
Linton's NFL transition will be marked by his raw athleticism and pass-rush potential, balanced against his need for technical refinement...
40

LB/ED
Stone
Handy

6-5 240lbs 4.80
LB/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
240lbs 6-5 4.80 46 361
73.7
Raw tools and physical development indicate rotational edge defender upside in a defense emphasizing power rushing concepts. Length and...
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...
27

LB/ED
Que
Robinson

6-5 241lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
241lbs 6-5 4.60 19 172.4
80.0
Raw but toolsy edge defender with the frame and twitch to develop into a situational pass rusher. Shows juice off the edge with natural...
2

DE/ED
James
Pearce Jr.

6-5 243lbs 4.47
DE/ED
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
243lbs 6-5 4.47 5 21.4
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...
49

DL/ED
Khris
Bogle

6-4 244lbs 4.87
DL/ED
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
244lbs 6-4 4.87 98 531
63.2
Has a quick burst off the line and times the snap well. Good upper-body strength and length to lock-out his opponent and at least moderate...
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...
44

LB/ED
MJ
Sherman

6-3 245lbs 4.48
LB/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.48 55 488.5
70.0
Sherman flashes the take-on skills and functional strength to play the middle of a 4-3. He has violent hands and consistently breaks away...
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...

2025 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.
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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.