2021 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings - 61-72
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... | ||
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... | |
67 |
6-4
294lbs
4.93
|
DE/ED |
|
294lbs | 6-4 | 4.93 | 79 | 324.8 |
43.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... | |
75 |
6-4
300lbs
4.92
|
DE/ED |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.92 | 88 | 375.3 |
30.0
|
Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield. Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed... | |
3 |
6-5
266lbs
4.56
|
DE/ED |
|
266lbs | 6-5 | 4.56 | 7 | 54.6 |
90.0
|
Jaelen Phillips did not have the most direct path to the 2021 draft. A top ranked recruit in 2017 injuries and an off field accident led to... | |
8 |
6-5
260lbs
4.83
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.83 | 10 | 59.6 |
85.0
|
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile. Has fluid footwork to... | |
14 |
6-5
270lbs
4.83
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.83 | 20 | 106.8 |
75.0
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Flashes strength at the point of attack with active,... | |
48 |
6-5
270lbs
4.79
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.79 | 46 | 215.2 |
56.0
|
Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap anticipation. Strong... | |
66 |
6-5
260lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.78 | 77 | 316.5 |
50.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
2 |
6-6
260lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-6 | 4.68 | 3 | 16.6 |
91.0
|
A raw but exciting talent who posted some very impressive numbers in 2019 (19.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks) before he opted out of the... | |
11 |
6-6
270lbs
4.98
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-6 | 4.98 | 65 | 273.8 |
78.0
|
High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with... | |
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... |












