BEST PASS RUSHING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN 2021 NFL Draft

2021 BEST PASS RUSHING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Generating a fierce pass rush is a crucial aspect of a suffocating defense, and defensive linemen are often at the epicenter of this chaos. Recent standout players like Myles Garrett (Texas A&M) and Joey Bosa (Ohio State) have illustrated the monumental impact a dominant pass-rushing defensive lineman can have, consistently wreaking havoc in opposing backfields.

Peruse through the data below to identify the current wave of college defensive linemen who are carving out their own legacy with formidable pass-rushing skills. Engage with the statistics, such as sacks, quarterback pressures, and hits, to delve into the vital role these athletes play in dismantling offensive game plans and mounting pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

2021 Defensive linemen ranked by PASS RUSH

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Christian
Barmore

DT
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
75 99 81
90.0
2

Micah
Parsons

LB
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
99 98 100
93.0
3

Azeez
Ojulari

OLB
/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
77 92 81
88.0
4

Sam
Williams

OLB
/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
66 92 66
82.8
5

Jaelan
Phillips

DE
/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
77 90 85
90.0
6

Jonathon
Cooper

DE
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
54 90 68
66.0
7

Kwity
Paye

DE
/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
67 89 86
89.0
8

Raymond
Johnson III

DE
/ED
Georgia Southern   Mascot
Georgia Southern Mascot
64 85 83
66.0
9

Baron
Browning

LB
/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
72 85 77
77.0
10

Joseph
Ossai

OLB
/ED
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
61 84 89
88.0
11

Gregory
Rousseau

DE
/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
63 84 73
91.0
12

Ronnie
Perkins

DE
/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
67 84 88
82.0
13

Andre
Mintze

OLB
/ED
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
70 82 69
62.0
14

Levi
Onwuzurike

DT
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
76 81 85
85.0
15

Daelin
Hayes

DE
/ED
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
65 80 84
79.0
16

Dayo
Odeyingbo

DE
/ED
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
45 78 68
67.0
17

Tommy
Togiai

DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
78 78 78
75.0
18

Chris
Rumph II

OLB
/ED
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
61 78 67
86.0
19

Osa
Odighizuwa

DT
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
58 78 76
73.0
20

Shaka
Toney

DE
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
51 77 67
59.0