Edge Rusher Rankings 2021 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
1

LB/ED
Micah
Parsons

6-2 244lbs 4.39
LB/ED
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
244lbs 6-2 4.39 1 5.7
93.0
Star line-backer for the Lions, Micah Parsons looks to be the top prospect at his position and a top 10 pick in the 2021 draft. Micah had a...
27

OLB/ED
Riley
Cole

6-2 242lbs 4.72
OLB/ED
South Alabama   Mascot
South Alabama Mascot
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...
68

OLB/ED
Jamar
Watson

6-2 241lbs 4.78
OLB/ED
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
241lbs 6-2 4.78 61 346.2
35.0
Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit. He...
75

OLB/ED
Kuony
Deng

6-6 240lbs 4.80
OLB/ED
California   Mascot
California Mascot
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...
5

OLB/ED
Azeez
Ojulari

6-3 240lbs 4.60
OLB/ED
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.60 8 52.3
88.0
After an impressive showing at the Peach Bowl there are a lot of eyes on Azees Ojulari - certainly doesn't hurt a prospect's draft...
13

LB/ED
Baron
Browning

6-3 240lbs 4.58
LB/ED
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.58 14 83.1
77.0
Displays nice agility and awareness in coverage. Has the size and speed to be effective rushing the passer. Tougher between the tackles...
53

DE/ED
Tyriq
Harris

6-3 236lbs 4.79
DE/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
236lbs 6-3 4.79 173
55.0
Vision to locate the ball and recognize cut blocks. Can rip past blockers and pull down ballcarriers when he cannot fully disengage from...
17

LB/ED
Dimitri
Moore

6-3 235lbs 4.89
LB/ED
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
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...
31

OLB/ED
Curtis
Robinson

6-3 235lbs 4.77
OLB/ED
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
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...
7

OLB/ED
Chris
Rumph II

6-4 235lbs 4.70
OLB/ED
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.70 16 104.5
86.0
Chris is the son of Chris Rumph Sr, the outside linebackers coach for the Houston Texans. Rumph has been an impressive presence for the...
54

LB/ED
Amari
Gainer

6-4 235lbs 4.58
LB/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
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...
42

OLB/ED
Amandre
Williams

6-2 232lbs 4.80
OLB/ED
Montana State   Mascot
Montana State Mascot
232lbs 6-2 4.80 124 920
59.0
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is...

2021 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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2021 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.