Edge Rusher Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2024

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
6

DE/ED
David
Ojabo

6-4 250lbs 4.55
DE/ED
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.55 7 29.6
88.8
David Ojabo may have the greatest upside of any player in the 2022 NFL Draft class with a unique combination of size, strength, and speed....
13

DE/ED
Boye
Mafe

6-4 261lbs 4.53
DE/ED
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
261lbs 6-4 4.53 10 44.9
85.9
Mafe Boye has been rocketing up draft boards since his impressive Senior Bowl outing. He has an elite combination of athletic talent - he's...
50

DL/ED
Akial
Byers

6-3 288lbs 5.69
DL/ED
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
288lbs 6-3 5.69 81 481.5
68.0
Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield. Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done...
75

DE/ED
Glen
Logan

6-3 339lbs 5.28
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
339lbs 6-3 5.28 96 546
51.0
Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle.Plays with...
64

DL/ED
Mike
Greene

6-3 282lbs 5.05
DL/ED
James Madison   Mascot
James Madison Mascot
282lbs 6-3 5.05 95 542
59.2
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push...
48

DE/ED
Justin
Foster

6-3 275lbs 4.93
DE/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.93 60 394
68.2
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and...
30

ILB/ED
Jesse
Luketa

6-3 253lbs 4.89
ILB/ED
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
253lbs 6-3 4.89 24 178
78.3
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...
72

DL/ED
Benton
Whitley

6-3 251lbs 4.87
DL/ED
Holy Cross   Mascot
Holy Cross Mascot
251lbs 6-3 4.87 99 554
54.2
He wins with all-out hustle, second and third effort and will contribute in the NFL.Relentless and strong off the edge as a pass rusher...
29

DE/ED
Tyreke
Smith

6-3 254lbs 4.86
DE/ED
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.86 28 143.1
78.3
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,...
78

DL/ED
Chris
Turner

6-3 268lbs 4.85
DL/ED
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
268lbs 6-3 4.85 112 639
39.0
Sacks and pressures are product of hustle. Gives effort on every play. Holds the point with length and strong upper body.Easily gains...
36

DE/ED
Khalid
Duke

6-3 246lbs 4.79
DE/ED
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
246lbs 6-3 4.79 65 285.8
74.9
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Duke displays a very good motor. Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands....
58

DL/ED
Owen
Carney Jr.

6-3 275lbs 4.78
DL/ED
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.78 89 511
61.2
Has the pursuit skills to stay in the action. Anticipates the snap. Country strong and very physical; seeks contact.Flashes strength at the...

2022 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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2022 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.