Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 03/26/2025

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
1	DE/ED Abdul Carter	6-3 250lbs 4.48	DE/ED	250lbs	6-3	4.48	1	2.5	91.1 MORE>>	The team that drafts Carter will be getting an ascending talent with legitimate All-Pro potential as a weak-side edge rusher. His...
17	DE/ED Ashton Gillotte	6-3 275lbs 4.63	DE/ED	275lbs	6-3	4.63	28	86.7	84.2 MORE>>	Gillotte emerges as one of the most intriguing edge defenders in this class, combining elite explosive testing numbers with refined...
19	LB/ED Oluwafemi Oladejo	6-3 250lbs 4.70	LB/ED	250lbs	6-3	4.70	8	76.6	82.4 MORE>>	The NFL transition won't be seamless for Oladejo, but his versatility offers intriguing possibilities for a patient coaching staff. His...
23	DL/ED Antwaun Powell-Rylan...	6-3 252lbs 4.69	DL/ED	252lbs	6-3	4.69	39	124.5	81.3 MORE>>	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...
30	DL/ED RJ Oben	6-3 262lbs 4.93	DL/ED	262lbs	6-3	4.93	59	237.3	78.3 MORE>>	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	265lbs	6-3	4.80	74	317	74.8 MORE>>	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...
39	DL/ED Jasheen Davis	6-3 270lbs 4.62	DL/ED	270lbs	6-3	4.62	90	402	73.8 MORE>>	Davis projects as a situational pass rusher and special teams contributor early in his NFL career, with the potential to develop into a...
45	LB/ED MJ Sherman	6-3 245lbs 4.48	LB/ED	245lbs	6-3	4.48	55	505	70.0 MORE>>	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...
47	DL/ED Brian Ugwu	6-3 256lbs 4.80	DL/ED	256lbs	6-3	4.80	93	467	67.2 MORE>>	Ugwu has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Ugwu shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the...
11	DE/ED Donovan Ezeiruaku	6-2 247lbs 4.62	DE/ED	247lbs	6-2	4.62	11	37.7	86.1 MORE>>	Ezeiruaku profiles as a designated pass rush specialist who will make his initial impact on passing downs while developing his all-around...
18	LB/ED David Walker	6-2 260lbs 4.69	LB/ED	260lbs	6-2	4.69	14	113.8	83.6 MORE>>	Walker projects as a specialized rotational pass rusher who could provide immediate spark in third-down packages while developing a more...
21	DE/ED Kaimon Rucker	6-2 265lbs 4.79	DE/ED	265lbs	6-2	4.79	49	202	82.0 MORE>>	Rucker has "designated pass-rush weapon" written all over him. His film reveals a defender whose primary value lies in his ability to...

We've compared players post combine 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.
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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.