Edge Rusher Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Edge Rusher
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 |
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6-4
253lbs
4.63
|
OLB/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.63 | 6 | 42.3 |
88.0
|
The 6'4" Longhorn has entered the draft as one of the top pass rushing prospects. Ossai plays hard and is a dynamic presence on... |
54 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.58 | 62 | 455 |
54.0
|
He’s very good in coverage when looking into the backfield in zone coverage. Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability... |
4 |
|
6-4
272lbs
4.52
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 2 | 16.4 |
89.0
|
Raw prospect with intriguing potential and impressive physical ability. Showed a lot of improvement over the 2020 season. Hardworking with... |
9 |
|
6-4
261lbs
4.46
|
OLB/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-4 | 4.46 | 10 | 77.9 |
82.8
|
Sam Williams is no doubt an elite athletic specimen who possesses an elite combination of speed, hand strength, and explosiveness. He has... |
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... |
16 |
|
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,... |
50 |
|
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... |
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... |
12 |
|
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... |
75 |
|
6-6
240lbs
4.80
|
OLB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-6 | 4.80 | 86 | 640.5 |
30.0
|
Spends a lot of time outside the box in coverage, but he has the strength to hold the edge against large tight ends and linemen. Gives... |
20 |
|
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... |