2021 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings - 13-24
LAST UPDATED: 02/09/2022
Player Rankings - Edge Rusher
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 |
6-2
245lbs
4.83
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-2 | 4.83 | 180 |
52.0
|
Easily gains inside leverage by shooting gaps. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his... | ||
63 |
6-1
285lbs
4.97
|
DL/ED |
|
285lbs | 6-1 | 4.97 | 150 | 875 |
53.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... | |
62 |
6-3
250lbs
4.84
|
OLB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.84 | 169 |
53.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... | ||
61 |
6-4
290lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.85 | 71 | 424.5 |
59.0
|
Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free... | |
60 |
6-4
255lbs
4.88
|
DL/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.88 | 183 |
53.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... | ||
59 |
6-4
260lbs
4.99
|
DL/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.99 | 193 |
53.0
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Average quickness and... | ||
58 |
6-4
255lbs
4.99
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.99 | 190 |
53.0
|
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... | ||
57 |
6-3
230lbs
4.69
|
DL/ED |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 189 |
53.0
|
Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and .bull rushes when he's first off the snap. Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands.... | ||
56 |
6-2
260lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-2 | 4.68 | 48 | 217.2 |
54.0
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. Plays with leverage at the... | |
55 |
6-1
290lbs
5.13
|
DL/ED |
|
290lbs | 6-1 | 5.13 | 147 |
54.0
|
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Rarely goes to the ground, showing... | ||
54 |
6-2
248lbs
4.89
|
OLB/ED |
|
248lbs | 6-2 | 4.89 | 36 | 278 |
62.0
|
He's not an elite pass rusher and projects as a left end in a 4-3 defense. If he layers on more muscle, he might fit in the 3-4. Size,... | |
53 |
6-1
305lbs
5.13
|
DL/ED |
|
305lbs | 6-1 | 5.13 | 184 |
54.0
|
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. Short, stumpy build... |











