Edge Rusher Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/25/2024

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
40

DL/ED
Julius
Welschof

6-6 265lbs 4.66
DL/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
265lbs 6-6 4.66 71 387
52.5
He’s very good in coverage when looking into the backfield in zone coverage. Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the...
15

DE/ED
Brennan
Jackson

6-4 264lbs 4.69
DE/ED
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
264lbs 6-4 4.69 35 122
82.7
Brennan Jackson enters the NFL Draft as a high-energy edge defender who is best in run defense and shows some potential as a pass rusher...
21

DE/ED
Cedric
Johnson

6-3 260lbs 4.63
DE/ED
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
260lbs 6-3 4.63 43 171.8
79.9
Cedric Johnson enters the NFL Draft with a profile that suggests a raw but intriguing developmental prospect on the edge. Johnson's...
27

DL/ED
Eyabi
Okie-Anoma

6-4 260lbs 4.60
DL/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.60 55 230.5
77.7
He’s an explosive mover who plays an aggressive, physical style. He’s extremely instinctive playing the run, and when Okie was at his best...
1

DE/ED
Laiatu
Latu

6-5 259lbs 4.64
DE/ED
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
259lbs 6-5 4.64 2 14.2
89.6
Laiatu Latu's trajectory is on the rise, as he's quickly becoming one of the most dominating pass rushers in college football in 2023....
19

DE/ED
Braiden
McGregor

6-5 257lbs 4.68
DE/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
257lbs 6-5 4.68 40 154
80.4
Braiden McGregor’s college career paints the picture of a developmental edge prospect with a clear upside that could tempt NFL teams...
38

DL/ED
Tre'Mon
Morris-Brash...

6-2 256lbs 4.70
DL/ED
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
256lbs 6-2 4.70 79 454.3
57.0
He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and Morris-Brash shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Morris-Brash plays with...
30

DE/ED
Solomon
Byrd

6-3 255lbs 4.68
DE/ED
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
255lbs 6-3 4.68 63 278.8
75.5
Byrd is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Byrd displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth,...
33

OLB/ED
Taylor
Upshaw

6-3 254lbs 4.80
OLB/ED
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.80 37 340.5
73.2
Coordinated footwork and balance. Makes more plays in pass coverage than expected because of his natural football instincts. Brings down...
20

DL/ED
Nelson
Ceaser

6-3 254lbs 4.70
DL/ED
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.70 41 166.3
80.1
Nelson Ceaser has proven himself as a force on the edge, characterized by his explosive first step and ability to disrupt the...
2

DE/ED
Jared
Verse

6-4 254lbs 4.58
DE/ED
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
254lbs 6-4 4.58 1 13.2
89.5
In 2023, Jared Verse, now a fifth-year senior, is looking to boost his draft stock for the 2024 NFL Draft. He wants to be mentioned in...
4

DE/ED
Chop
Robinson

6-3 254lbs 4.48
DE/ED
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.48 5 23.7
87.9
Chop Robinson's ascent to a potential first-round talent in the 2024 NFL Draft is anchored by his explosive athleticism and notable...

2024 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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2024 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.