2021 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings - 37-48
LAST UPDATED: 12/30/2021
Player Rankings - Edge Rusher
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 |
6-6
240lbs
4.80
|
OLB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-6 | 4.80 | 86 | 640.5 |
30.0
|
Spends a lot of time outside the box in coverage, but he has the strength to hold the edge against large tight ends and linemen. Gives... | |
48 |
6-5
270lbs
4.79
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.79 | 46 | 215.2 |
56.0
|
Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap anticipation. Strong... | |
51 |
6-3
236lbs
4.79
|
DE/ED |
|
236lbs | 6-3 | 4.79 | 173 |
55.0
|
Vision to locate the ball and recognize cut blocks. Can rip past blockers and pull down ballcarriers when he cannot fully disengage from... | ||
26 |
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... | |
66 |
6-5
260lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.78 | 77 | 316.5 |
50.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
69 |
6-2
241lbs
4.78
|
OLB/ED |
|
241lbs | 6-2 | 4.78 | 61 | 346.2 |
35.0
|
Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit. He... | |
17 |
6-6
276lbs
4.77
|
DE/ED |
|
276lbs | 6-6 | 4.77 | 22 | 110.4 |
67.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
28 |
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... | ||
31 |
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... | |
71 |
5-10
262lbs
4.77
|
OLB/ED |
|
262lbs | 5-10 | 4.77 | 36 | 220 |
33.0
|
Gets his hands in the passing lanes. Effort is mere in coverage. Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill... | |
13 |
6-4
252lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 32 | 163.8 |
77.0
|
Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push through interior linemen on stunts and twists. Plays with leverage at... | |
18 |
6-7
265lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-7 | 4.75 | 50 | 223 |
67.0
|
Naturally explosive player with decent get-off speed. Balanced through contact and stout against double-teams. Tackles through the ball.... |












