Edge Rusher Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Edge Rusher
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 |
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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... |
26 |
|
6-2
270lbs
4.81
|
DL/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-2 | 4.81 | 48 | 297.2 |
65.0
|
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and... |
27 |
|
6-2
242lbs
4.72
|
OLB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-2 | 4.72 | 66 | 382 |
64.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... |
28 |
|
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... |
29 |
|
6-3
255lbs
4.78
|
DL/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 96 | 422 |
63.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... |
30 |
|
6-3
249lbs
4.63
|
OLB/ED |
|
249lbs | 6-3 | 4.63 | 139 |
62.0
|
He has good reaction skills and awareness. Forceful tackler vs. the run. Works hard to get better and gives top effort on every play.... | |
31 |
|
6-3
235lbs
4.77
|
OLB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-3 | 4.77 | 134 |
62.0
|
Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off blocks. Stays with plays downfield, often making tackles even after being hit by... | |
32 |
|
6-2
248lbs
4.89
|
OLB/ED |
|
248lbs | 6-2 | 4.89 | 36 | 278 |
62.0
|
He's not an elite pass rusher and projects as a left end in a 4-3 defense. If he layers on more muscle, he might fit in the 3-4. Size,... |
33 |
|
6-3
281lbs
5.12
|
DL/ED |
|
281lbs | 6-3 | 5.12 | 106 | 492 |
62.0
|
Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push through interior linemen on stunts and twists. Combines strength and... |
34 |
|
6-2
251lbs
4.74
|
OLB/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-2 | 4.74 | 18 | 115.3 |
61.0
|
Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind. Flashes strength to punch... |
35 |
|
6-3
260lbs
4.77
|
DL/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-3 | 4.77 | 139 | 765 |
61.0
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. Vision to locate the ball and... |
38 |
|
6-3
275lbs
5.06
|
DL/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 5.06 | 99 | 452 |
60.0
|
His strength up and down the line of scrimmage, and quickness for his size, make him a mid- to late-round target. Excellent... |