Edge Rusher Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/16/2022

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
17

DE/ED
Josh
Paschal

6-3 268lbs 4.77
DE/ED
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
268lbs 6-3 4.77 19 66.8
83.8
Josh Paschal is an outstanding 3-4 defender with an impressive motor and elite strength at the point of attack which enables him to be...
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...
63

DE/ED
Jamal
Hines

6-3 250lbs 4.72
DE/ED
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.72 98 553
59.2
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark.Possesses accurate snap anticipation and...
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...
56

DL/ED
David
Anenih

6-3 251lbs 4.67
DL/ED
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
251lbs 6-3 4.67 58 374.5
62.0
He has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and...
82

OLB/ED
Diego
Fagot

6-3 237lbs 4.67
OLB/ED
Navy   Mascot
Navy Mascot
237lbs 6-3 4.67 89 655.5
27.0
Has enough athleticism to drop in coverage and penetrate the pocket. Has good experience as a four-year starter.Flashes strength to punch...
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....
5

DE/ED
Drake
Jackson

6-3 254lbs 4.50
DE/ED
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.50 14 60.1
89.3
Drake is a quality prospect who possesses impressive athletic ability: he has a unique combination of speed, agility, power as well as nice...
68

OLB/ED
Tre
Williams

6-4 253lbs 5.08
OLB/ED
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
253lbs 6-4 5.08 47 333.8
57.0
Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill lanes. Downhill, aggressive run-stuffer with enough strength to stop...
43

DL/ED
Savion
Williams

6-4 290lbs 5.06
DL/ED
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
290lbs 6-4 5.06 49 300.5
71.3
Average quickness and power and his bull rush will be stonewalled. Comes off the snap high, losing leverage.Combines strength and footwork...
22

DL/ED
Matthew
Butler

6-4 297lbs 5.00
DL/ED
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
297lbs 6-4 5.00 23 112.8
80.8
Matthew Butler is a traditional three-technique in a 4-3 defense, he has good overall athletic ability alongside nice quickness - and can...
9

DL/ED
DeMarvin
Leal

6-4 283lbs 5.00
DL/ED
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
283lbs 6-4 5.00 11 51.1
88.1
Leal is a difficult player to scout - he no doubt has good athletic ability, good size, elite arm length with impressive strength, and good...

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.