Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/26/2025

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
30

DL/ED
RJ
Oben

6-3 262lbs 4.93
DL/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
262lbs 6-3 4.93 60 235.7
78.3
Oben projects as a rotational edge defender with the potential to develop into a solid starter. His combination of prototypical size,...
37

DE/ED
Dayon
Hayes

6-3 265lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 72 314
74.8
Hayes projects as a rotational edge defender in a 4-3 scheme where his burst and power can be maximized as a designated pass rusher. His...
47

DL/ED
Brian
Ugwu

6-3 256lbs 4.80
DL/ED
Miami (OH)   Mascot
Miami (OH) Mascot
256lbs 6-3 4.80 92 457.7
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...
32

DL/ED
Ahmed
Hassanein

6-3 272lbs 4.77
DL/ED
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.77 54 219.8
78.0
Hassanein fits the role of a developmental edge defender with starter upside who could make an immediate impact as a situational pass...
19

LB/ED
Oluwafemi
Oladejo

6-3 250lbs 4.70
LB/ED
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.70 8 79.3
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 42 144.7
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...
17

DE/ED
Ashton
Gillotte

6-3 275lbs 4.63
DE/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.63 28 87.3
84.2
Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined...
39

DL/ED
Jasheen
Davis

6-3 270lbs 4.62
DL/ED
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
270lbs 6-3 4.62 85 376
73.8
Davis projects as a situational pass rusher and special teams contributor early in his NFL career, with the potential to develop into a...
44

LB/ED
MJ
Sherman

6-3 245lbs 4.48
LB/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.48 55 488
70.0
Sherman flashes the take-on skills and functional strength to play the middle of a 4-3. He has violent hands and consistently breaks away...
1

DE/ED
Abdul
Carter

6-3 259lbs 4.48
DE/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
259lbs 6-3 4.48 1 2.4
91.1
The team that drafts Carter will be getting an ascending talent with legitimate All-Pro potential as a weak-side edge rusher. His...
21

DE/ED
Kaimon
Rucker

6-2 265lbs 4.79
DE/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 49 198.3
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...
34

DE/ED
Davin
Vann

6-2 280lbs 4.79
DE/ED
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
280lbs 6-2 4.79 80 342
76.2
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using...

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.