Edge Rusher Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 02/20/2022
Player Rankings - Edge Rusher
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... | |
14 |
6-5
270lbs
4.83
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.83 | 20 | 106.8 |
75.0
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active,... | |
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... | |
17 |
6-6
276lbs
4.77
|
DE/ED |
|
276lbs | 6-6 | 4.77 | 22 | 110.4 |
67.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
18 |
6-7
265lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-7 | 4.75 | 50 | 223 |
67.0
|
Naturally explosive player with decent get-off speed. Balanced through contact and stout against double-teams. Tackles through the ball.... | |
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... | |
20 |
6-3
255lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.59 | 41 | 189.2 |
66.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
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,... | |
22 |
6-3
250lbs
4.81
|
DE/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.81 | 74 | 296 |
66.0
|
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Aggressive with good awareness to track... | |
23 |
6-3
270lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-3 | 4.92 | 80 | 331 |
66.0
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack.... | |
24 |
6-2
292lbs
5.28
|
LB/ED |
|
292lbs | 6-2 | 5.28 | 53 | 205.5 |
64.0
|
Has average height with a narrow base out of his stance. Needs to get stronger in his lower half to anchor at the point of attack. Dips... |












