Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/19/2025

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
12

DE/ED
Donovan
Ezeiruaku

6-2 247lbs 4.62
DE/ED
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
247lbs 6-2 4.62 12 41.1
86.1
Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around...
5

DE/ED
Mike
Green

6-4 248lbs 4.57
DE/ED
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
248lbs 6-4 4.57 6 22.1
87.3
Green's calling card as an NFL edge defender will be his explosive first step and sophisticated rush plan that keeps tackles off balance....
13

DE/ED
Bradyn
Swinson

6-4 250lbs 4.80
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.80 20 61.3
85.9
When it comes to getting after the quarterback, Swinson shows special traits that will have NFL teams salivating. His explosive get-off and...
19

LB/ED
Oluwafemi
Oladejo

6-3 250lbs 4.70
LB/ED
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.70 11 89.9
82.4
The NFL transition won't be seamless for Oladejo, but his versatility offers intriguing possibilities for a patient coaching staff. His...
24

DL/ED
Antwaun
Powell-Rylan...

6-3 252lbs 4.69
DL/ED
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
252lbs 6-3 4.69 43 141.7
81.3
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...
54

DE/ED
Jahfari
Harvey

6-4 252lbs 4.64
DE/ED
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
252lbs 6-4 4.64 92 456
56.2
Harvey chases well in pursuit, and Harvey has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. As a pass rusher, he shows...
14

DE/ED
Kyle
Kennard

6-5 254lbs 4.76
DE/ED
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
254lbs 6-5 4.76 26 72.5
85.1
I see a player who can step in and contribute immediately as a situational pass rusher while developing into a more complete edge defender....
8

DE/ED
Princely
Umanmielen

6-4 255lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.70 19 60.7
87.2
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...
42

LB/ED
J.J.
Weaver

6-5 255lbs 4.69
LB/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
255lbs 6-5 4.69 48 384.5
72.0
J.J. Weaver profiles as a rotational edge defender with scheme-specific value in a 3-4 system. His positional flexibility and refined...
52

DL/ED
Chantz
Williams

6-4 255lbs 4.53
DL/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.53 103 572.5
58.4
Williams has ideal length as an edge rusher, with room to add more weight onto his frame. He’s very good with his hands, a technician...
47

DL/ED
Brian
Ugwu

6-3 256lbs 4.80
DL/ED
Miami (OH)   Mascot
Miami (OH) Mascot
256lbs 6-3 4.80 93 456.7
67.2
Ugwu has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Ugwu shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the...
51

DE/ED
Chico
Bennett Jr.

6-4 256lbs 4.69
DE/ED
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
256lbs 6-4 4.69 100 543.5
60.9
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Bennett displays a very good motor. Bennett has a lethal spin move and the pure speed to...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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2025 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.