2021 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings - 49-60
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... | ||
27 |
6-3
249lbs
4.63
|
OLB/ED |
|
249lbs | 6-3 | 4.63 | 139 |
62.0
|
He has good reaction skills and awareness. Forceful tackler vs. the run. Works hard to get better and gives top effort on every play.... | ||
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... | |
25 |
6-2
242lbs
4.72
|
OLB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-2 | 4.72 | 66 | 382 |
64.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... | |
24 |
6-2
292lbs
5.28
|
LB/ED |
|
292lbs | 6-2 | 5.28 | 53 | 205.5 |
64.0
|
Has average height with a narrow base out of his stance. Needs to get stronger in his lower half to anchor at the point of attack. Dips... | |
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.... | |
22 |
6-3
250lbs
4.81
|
DE/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.81 | 74 | 296 |
66.0
|
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Aggressive with good awareness to track... | |
21 |
6-4
257lbs
4.69
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-4 | 4.69 | 63 | 271.3 |
66.0
|
He wins with all-out hustle, second and third effort and will contribute in the NFL. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active,... | |
20 |
6-3
255lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.59 | 41 | 189.2 |
66.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
19 |
6-4
325lbs
5.18
|
DL/ED |
|
325lbs | 6-4 | 5.18 | 36 | 174 |
66.0
|
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his... | |
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.... | |
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... |












