Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
17	DE/ED Ashton Gillotte	6-3 275lbs 4.63	DE/ED	275lbs	6-3	4.63	28	86.7	84.2 MORE>>	Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined...
19	LB/ED Oluwafemi Oladejo	6-3 250lbs 4.70	LB/ED	250lbs	6-3	4.70	8	76.6	82.4 MORE>>	The NFL transition won't be seamless for Oladejo, but his versatility offers intriguing possibilities for a patient coaching staff. His...
23	DL/ED Antwaun Powell-Rylan...	6-3 252lbs 4.69	DL/ED	252lbs	6-3	4.69	39	124.5	81.3 MORE>>	When I watch Powell-Ryland's tape, I see a technician who's figured out how to maximize his toolbox despite physical limitations. His pass...
30	DL/ED RJ Oben	6-3 262lbs 4.93	DL/ED	262lbs	6-3	4.93	59	237.3	78.3 MORE>>	Oben projects as a rotational edge defender with the potential to develop into a solid starter. His combination of prototypical size,...
37	DE/ED Dayon Hayes	6-3 265lbs 4.80	DE/ED	265lbs	6-3	4.80	74	317	74.8 MORE>>	Hayes projects as a rotational edge defender in a 4-3 scheme where his burst and power can be maximized as a designated pass rusher. His...
39	DL/ED Jasheen Davis	6-3 270lbs 4.62	DL/ED	270lbs	6-3	4.62	90	402	73.8 MORE>>	Davis projects as a situational pass rusher and special teams contributor early in his NFL career, with the potential to develop into a...
45	LB/ED MJ Sherman	6-3 245lbs 4.48	LB/ED	245lbs	6-3	4.48	55	505	70.0 MORE>>	Sherman flashes the take-on skills and functional strength to play the middle of a 4-3. He has violent hands and consistently breaks away...
47	DL/ED Brian Ugwu	6-3 256lbs 4.80	DL/ED	256lbs	6-3	4.80	93	467	67.2 MORE>>	Ugwu has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Ugwu shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the...
5	DE/ED Mike Green	6-4 248lbs 4.57	DE/ED	248lbs	6-4	4.57	3	21.1	87.3 MORE>>	Green's calling card as an NFL edge defender will be his explosive first step and sophisticated rush plan that keeps tackles off balance....
6	DE/ED Princely Umanmielen	6-4 255lbs 4.70	DE/ED	255lbs	6-4	4.70	20	62.6	87.2 MORE>>	The film shows a pass rusher who operates best with his hand in the dirt in wide alignments where he can maximize his length and burst. His...
8	DE/ED Nic Scourton	6-4 285lbs 4.70	DE/ED	285lbs	6-4	4.70	10	37.4	86.4 MORE>>	Scourton's blend of size, explosiveness, and technical refinement projects him as an immediate contributor in a 4-3 defensive front where...
12	DE/ED Bradyn Swinson	6-4 250lbs 4.80	DE/ED	250lbs	6-4	4.80	18	62	85.9 MORE>>	When it comes to getting after the quarterback, Swinson shows special traits that will have NFL teams salivating. His explosive get-off and...

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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.