Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 09/21/2024

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
61

LB/ED
Marcel
Brooks

6-2 215lbs 4.50
LB/ED
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.50 41 490
58.4
Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a...
62

DL/ED
Khordae
Sydnor

6-4 262lbs 4.47
DL/ED
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
262lbs 6-4 4.47 107 570.5
57.2
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
63

DE/ED
Chico
Bennett Jr.

6-4 256lbs 4.69
DE/ED
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
256lbs 6-4 4.69 128 695
56.4
His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Bennett displays a very good motor. Bennett has a lethal spin move and the pure speed to...
64

DE/ED
Jahfari
Harvey

6-4 252lbs 4.64
DE/ED
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
252lbs 6-4 4.64 127 690.5
56.2
Harvey chases well in pursuit, and Harvey has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. As a pass rusher, he shows...
65

LB/ED
Stefon
Thompson

6-1 240lbs 4.65
LB/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
240lbs 6-1 4.65 49 518
55.5
Thompson has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. Possesses strong upper body to be...
66

DE/ED
Sai'vion
Jones

6-6 280lbs 4.72
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
280lbs 6-6 4.72 96 520
55.4
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
67

DL/ED
Chantz
Williams

6-4 255lbs 4.53
DL/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
255lbs 6-4 4.53 102 548
50.2
Williams has ideal length as an edge rusher, with room to add more weight onto his frame. He’s very good with his hands, a technician...
68

DE/ED
Cade
Denhoff

6-5 255lbs 4.75
DE/ED
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
255lbs 6-5 4.75 108 570.5
45.4
Denhoff has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He explodes off the line with a quick first...
69

DL/ED
Trace
Ford

6-2 246lbs 4.59
DL/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
246lbs 6-2 4.59 131 732.5
44.4
Has a solidly built frame with good upperbody strength and tenacity. Works hard to get to the ball. Plays fast with good initial quickness...
70

LB/ED
Keanu
Koht

6-4 242lbs 4.70
LB/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
242lbs 6-4 4.70 56 575
43.7
Koht can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Koht also shows good awareness when dropping...
71

DE/ED
Bryce
Carter

6-3 272lbs 4.90
DE/ED
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.90 110 575.5
39.3
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent...
72

DL/ED
Zykeivous
Walker

6-4 291lbs 4.75
DL/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
291lbs 6-4 4.75 117 597
37.7
Walker has an impressive blend of length and movement skills, capable of dominating shorter interior blockers as a penetrator and showing...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

We've compared players post combine 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.
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2025 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.