Edge Rusher Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 03/25/2023
Player Rankings - Edge Rusher
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 |
6-3
250lbs
4.84
|
OLB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.84 | 169 |
53.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... | ||
42 |
6-0
265lbs
4.85
|
DL/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-0 | 4.85 | 161 |
58.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | ||
61 |
6-4
290lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.85 | 71 | 424.5 |
59.0
|
Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free... | |
73 |
6-3
270lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-3 | 4.85 | 57 | 244 |
32.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
40 |
6-4
252lbs
4.86
|
DE/ED |
|
252lbs | 6-4 | 4.86 | 126 | 638.5 |
59.0
|
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Aggressive with good awareness to track... | |
39 |
6-3
265lbs
4.87
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-3 | 4.87 | 69 | 282 |
59.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... | |
60 |
6-4
255lbs
4.88
|
DL/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.88 | 183 |
53.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... | ||
46 |
6-3
235lbs
4.89
|
LB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-3 | 4.89 | 60 | 387 |
72.5
|
Moore has violent hands and consistently breaks away and disengages from blockers. He’s instinctive, reading, reacting and locating the... | |
54 |
6-2
248lbs
4.89
|
OLB/ED |
|
248lbs | 6-2 | 4.89 | 36 | 278 |
62.0
|
He's not an elite pass rusher and projects as a left end in a 4-3 defense. If he layers on more muscle, he might fit in the 3-4. Size,... | |
16 |
6-4
278lbs
4.92
|
DL/ED |
|
278lbs | 6-4 | 4.92 | 52 | 227.7 |
70.0
|
Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap... | |
23 |
6-3
270lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-3 | 4.92 | 80 | 331 |
66.0
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack.... | |
68 |
6-3
280lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-3 | 4.92 | 45 | 207.4 |
35.0
|
More of a hustling pass rusher than an accomplished or natural one, he'll make his mark as a fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Average... |












