2021 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings - 13-24
LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2024
Player Rankings - Edge Rusher
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
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6-4
272lbs
4.52
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 2 | 16.4 |
89.0
|
Raw prospect with intriguing potential and impressive physical ability. Showed a lot of improvement over the 2020 season. Hardworking with... |
5 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.63
|
OLB/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.63 | 6 | 42.3 |
88.0
|
The 6'4" Longhorn has entered the draft as one of the top pass rushing prospects. Ossai plays hard and is a dynamic presence on... |
7 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.70
|
OLB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 16 | 104.5 |
86.0
|
Chris is the son of Chris Rumph Sr, the outside linebackers coach for the Houston Texans. Rumph has been an impressive presence for the... |
13 |
|
6-4
252lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 32 | 163.8 |
77.0
|
Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push through interior linemen on stunts and twists. Plays with leverage at... |
15 |
|
6-4
261lbs
4.46
|
OLB/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-4 | 4.46 | 10 | 77.9 |
82.8
|
Sam Williams is no doubt an elite athletic specimen who possesses an elite combination of speed, hand strength, and explosiveness. He has... |
16 |
|
6-4
278lbs
4.92
|
DL/ED |
|
278lbs | 6-4 | 4.92 | 52 | 227.7 |
70.0
|
Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap... |
19 |
|
6-4
325lbs
5.18
|
DL/ED |
|
325lbs | 6-4 | 5.18 | 36 | 174 |
66.0
|
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his... |
21 |
|
6-4
257lbs
4.69
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-4 | 4.69 | 63 | 271.3 |
66.0
|
He wins with all-out hustle, second and third effort and will contribute in the NFL. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active,... |
40 |
|
6-4
252lbs
4.86
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.86 | 126 | 638.5 |
59.0
|
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Aggressive with good awareness to track... |
43 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.94
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.94 | 111 | 513 |
58.0
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. High-effort, thickly built... |
45 |
|
6-4
292lbs
5.05
|
DE/ED |
|
292lbs | 6-4 | 5.05 | 143 | 810.5 |
58.0
|
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Plays with... |
47 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.58 | 62 | 455 |
54.0
|
He’s very good in coverage when looking into the backfield in zone coverage. Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability... |