Edge Rusher Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 08/28/2024

Player Rankings - Edge Rusher

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
25

DE/ED
Davin
Vann

6-2 280lbs 4.79
DE/ED
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
280lbs 6-2 4.79 39 213
81.4
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using...
26

DE/ED
Tyler
Baron

6-5 260lbs 4.60
DE/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
260lbs 6-5 4.60 36 195
81.0
Baron brings a high-upside skill set to the edge defender position in the NFL. His explosive first step and length make him an immediate...
27

DE/ED
Paris
Shand

6-5 275lbs 4.90
DE/ED
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
275lbs 6-5 4.90 43 243.5
78.7
A raw talent with intriguing physical tools, this edge defender has the frame and athleticism to develop into a solid rotational piece at...
28

DE/ED
Akheem
Mesidor

6-3 280lbs 4.90
DE/ED
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
280lbs 6-3 4.90 45 265
76.0
Mesidor projects as a versatile defensive lineman who can contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes at the next level. His ability to...
29

LB/ED
J.J.
Weaver

6-5 255lbs 4.69
LB/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
255lbs 6-5 4.69 22 282.5
75.0
J.J. Weaver profiles as a rotational edge defender with scheme-specific value in a 3-4 system. His positional flexibility and refined...
30

DE/ED
Tyler
Batty

6-5 275lbs 4.85
DE/ED
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
275lbs 6-5 4.85 47 289.5
74.4
A high-motor edge defender with three-down potential, Batty brings a lunch-pail mentality to the trenches. His ability to set a firm...
31

LB/ED
Steve
Linton

6-5 235lbs 4.62
LB/ED
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
235lbs 6-5 4.62 23 292.5
74.2
Linton's NFL transition will be marked by his raw athleticism and pass-rush potential, balanced against his need for technical refinement...
32

DE/ED
Sean
Martin

6-5 295lbs 4.80
DE/ED
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
295lbs 6-5 4.80 86 558.5
74.0
Martin projects as a developmental edge defender with the potential to contribute in a rotational role early in his NFL career. His blend...
33

DE/ED
Dylan
Brooks

6-4 240lbs 4.60
DE/ED
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
240lbs 6-4 4.60 49 350.5
73.0
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside...
34

DE/ED
Tyrion
Ingram-Dawki...

6-5 280lbs 4.90
DE/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
280lbs 6-5 4.90 48 333.5
73.0
Ingram-Dawkins has the lateral agility and balance to cover two gaps, and Ingram-Dawkins shows some good closing burst when moving down the...
35

LB/ED
Keaten
Wade

6-5 250lbs 4.45
LB/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
250lbs 6-5 4.45 28 341.5
72.5
Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado...
36

DE/ED
Sav'ell
Smalls

6-3 260lbs 4.58
DE/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
260lbs 6-3 4.58 53 374.5
70.4
Smalls displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit. Looks...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Edge Rusher

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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.