Edge Rusher Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/11/2021

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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Darius Hodge Marshall Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DL/ED
Darius
 Hodge

6-1 245lbs 4.71
DL/ED
CIN Mascot
CIN Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.71
59.0
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 Has the pursuit skills to stay in the action. Anticipates the snap. Country strong and very physical; seeks contact. Flashes nimble feet...
74
Derrick Barnes Purdue Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

OLB/ED
Derrick
 Barnes

6-1 245lbs 4.57
OLB/ED
DET Mascot
DET Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.57 63 350
31.0
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 Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind. Big, aggressive hitter who...
46
JoJo Dorceus Tulane Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DL/ED
JoJo
 Dorceus

6-0 265lbs 4.85
DL/ED
Tulane Mascot
Tulane Mascot
265lbs 6-0 4.85 161
58.0
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 Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either...
72
Elerson Smith Northern Iowa Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

OLB/ED
Elerson
 Smith

5-10 262lbs 4.77
OLB/ED
NYG Mascot
NYG Mascot
262lbs 5-10 4.77 36 220
33.0
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 Gets his hands in the passing lanes. Effort is mere in coverage. Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill...

2021 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.
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.

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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.