Edge Rusher Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/14/2022

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
67

OLB/ED
Tomon
Fox

6-3 260lbs 4.77
OLB/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
260lbs 6-3 4.77 78 567.5
57.2
Thickly built with classic linebacker size, adequate strength and the smarts to cover up his athletic shortcomings in the right scheme.Has...
17

DE/ED
Josh
Paschal

6-3 268lbs 4.77
DE/ED
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
268lbs 6-3 4.77 19 66.8
83.8
Josh Paschal is an outstanding 3-4 defender with an impressive motor and elite strength at the point of attack which enables him to be...
49

DE/ED
Mika
Tafua

6-3 250lbs 4.74
DE/ED
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.74 45 265
68.0
Relentless and strong off the edge as a pass rusher when fresh. Gets under the pads of tackles to bull rush them into the backfield.He's...
63

DE/ED
Jamal
Hines

6-3 250lbs 4.72
DE/ED
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.72 98 553
59.2
Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark.Possesses accurate snap anticipation and...
19

OLB/ED
DeAngelo
Malone

6-3 243lbs 4.69
OLB/ED
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
243lbs 6-3 4.69 15 89.1
81.1
DeAngelo Malone is a bit of a tweener - he was primarily a defensive end on the edge at Western Kentucky and put up a constant stream of...
82

OLB/ED
Diego
Fagot

6-3 237lbs 4.67
OLB/ED
Navy   Mascot
Navy Mascot
237lbs 6-3 4.67 89 655.5
27.0
Has enough athleticism to drop in coverage and penetrate the pocket. Has good experience as a four-year starter.Flashes strength to punch...
56

DL/ED
David
Anenih

6-3 251lbs 4.67
DL/ED
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
251lbs 6-3 4.67 58 374.5
62.0
He has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and...
12

OLB/ED
Nik
Bonitto

6-3 248lbs 4.54
OLB/ED
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
248lbs 6-3 4.54 5 61.3
86.2
Bonitto may be considered a little bit of a tweener and not be able to play full-time on the line as a pass rusher due to his smaller size....
5

DE/ED
Drake
Jackson

6-3 254lbs 4.50
DE/ED
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.50 14 60.1
89.3
Drake is a quality prospect who possesses impressive athletic ability: he has a unique combination of speed, agility, power as well as nice...
47

DE/ED
Mandy
Alonso

6-2 285lbs 5.09
DE/ED
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
285lbs 6-2 5.09 70 424.5
70.4
Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to anchor...
38

DL/ED
Keir
Thomas

6-2 272lbs 4.99
DL/ED
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
272lbs 6-2 4.99 67 420
74.0
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
73

DE/ED
Taylor
Riggins

6-2 245lbs 4.92
DE/ED
Buffalo   Mascot
Buffalo Mascot
245lbs 6-2 4.92 109 619
53.0
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle...

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.