Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/16/2025

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
51

DE/ED
Chico
Bennett Jr.

6-4 256lbs 4.69
DE/ED
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
256lbs 6-4 4.69 92 463
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...
13

DE/ED
Jack
Sawyer

6-5 260lbs 4.60
DE/ED
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.60 21 66.1
85.9
Sawyer projects as an immediate contributor in base defensive packages with the potential to develop into an every-down player. His power...
18

LB/ED
David
Walker

6-2 260lbs 4.69
LB/ED
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
260lbs 6-2 4.69 14 113.8
83.6
Walker projects as a specialized rotational pass rusher who could provide immediate spark in third-down packages while developing a more...
22

DE/ED
Tyler
Baron

6-5 260lbs 4.62
DE/ED
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.62 42 126.8
81.4
Baron brings immediate value as a designated pass rusher with room to develop into a more complete defender. His film reveals a technically...
25

LB/ED
Barryn
Sorrell

6-4 260lbs 4.68
LB/ED
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.68 13 110.8
81.0
Sorrell brings a lunch-pail mentality to the defensive front, offering immediate value as an early-down run defender with the technical...
41

DE/ED
Steven
Parker

6-4 260lbs 4.70
DE/ED
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.70 84 371
73.0
31

DL/ED
Fadil
Diggs

6-5 261lbs 4.57
DL/ED
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
261lbs 6-5 4.57 51 210.8
78.0
The tape shows a pass rush specialist whose game has clear strengths and defined limitations. Diggs' ability to get after the quarterback...
30

DL/ED
RJ
Oben

6-3 262lbs 4.93
DL/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
262lbs 6-3 4.93 59 237.3
78.3
Oben projects as a rotational edge defender with the potential to develop into a solid starter. His combination of prototypical size,...
3

DE/ED
Mykel
Williams

6-5 265lbs 4.77
DE/ED
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.77 4 22.3
87.7
Williams presents one of the more fascinating evaluations in this class - a prospect whose film shows flashes of dominance but also...
21

DE/ED
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 49 202
82.0
Rucker has "designated pass-rush weapon" written all over him. His film reveals a defender whose primary value lies in his ability to...
24

DL/ED
Jah
Joyner

6-5 265lbs 4.60
DL/ED
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.60 44 149.4
81.3
Joyner enters the NFL as a developmental prospect whose draft position reflects the significant gap between his athletic gifts and current...
35

DE/ED
Ethan
Downs

6-4 265lbs 4.69
DE/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
265lbs 6-4 4.69 67 288.8
75.2
Ethan Downs has Day 3 value as a high-floor run defender who brings immediate special teams impact and developmental upside as a...

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.