Edge Rusher Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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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
32

OLB/ED
Christopher
Allen

6-4 242lbs 4.70
OLB/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
242lbs 6-4 4.70 26 184.5
77.0
Excellent in coverage. Stays with tight ends and receivers in the slot with very good straight-line speed and change-of-direction ability...
19

OLB/ED
DeAngelo
Malone

6-3 243lbs 4.69
OLB/ED
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
243lbs 6-3 4.69 15 89.1
81.1
DeAngelo Malone is a bit of a tweener - he was primarily a defensive end on the edge at Western Kentucky and put up a constant stream of...
42

LB/ED
Arron
Mosby

6-4 244lbs 4.71
LB/ED
Fresno State   Mascot
Fresno State Mascot
244lbs 6-4 4.71 48 339.5
71.5
Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind.Good at using long arms to...
73

DE/ED
Taylor
Riggins

6-2 245lbs 4.92
DE/ED
Buffalo   Mascot
Buffalo Mascot
245lbs 6-2 4.92 109 619
53.0
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle...
70

ILB/ED
Kana'i
Mauga

6-2 245lbs 4.75
ILB/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
245lbs 6-2 4.75 81 589.5
56.0
Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind.A bit stiff but makes the...
36

DE/ED
Khalid
Duke

6-3 246lbs 4.79
DE/ED
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
246lbs 6-3 4.79 65 285.8
74.9
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Duke displays a very good motor. Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands....
52

DE/ED
Shane
Simmons

6-4 246lbs 4.65
DE/ED
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
246lbs 6-4 4.65 75 449
64.0
Easily gains inside leverage by shooting gaps. Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the...
26

DE/ED
Amare
Barno

6-5 246lbs 4.36
DE/ED
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
246lbs 6-5 4.36 27 132.4
78.9
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either...
54

OLB/ED
Tyree
Johnson

6-2 248lbs 4.77
OLB/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
248lbs 6-2 4.77 38 285.4
63.0
He wins with all-out hustle, second and third effort and will contribute in the NFL. Has a quick burst off the line and times the snap...
12

OLB/ED
Nik
Bonitto

6-3 248lbs 4.54
OLB/ED
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
248lbs 6-3 4.54 5 61.3
86.2
Bonitto may be considered a little bit of a tweener and not be able to play full-time on the line as a pass rusher due to his smaller size....
53

DE/ED
Jeremiah
Moon

6-5 249lbs 4.76
DE/ED
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
249lbs 6-5 4.76 46 286
64.0
Works hard to get better and gives top effort on every play. Heads-up defender who shows good field awareness. Reads the quarterback to...
49

DE/ED
Mika
Tafua

6-3 250lbs 4.74
DE/ED
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.74 45 265
68.0
Relentless and strong off the edge as a pass rusher when fresh. Gets under the pads of tackles to bull rush them into the backfield.He's...

2022 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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2022 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.