Defensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 07/01/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

Mykel
Williams

DE
/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
265lbs 6-5 4.65 14 42.6
86.7
Mykel Williams is a blue-chip EDGE prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft. He brings prototypical size, length, and athleticism that NFL teams...
14

Patrick
Payton

DE
/ED
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
239lbs 6-5 4.65 10 34.9
86.6
Payton projects as a high-ceiling edge rusher with the bend and burst to be a day-one contributor in passing situations. His length and...
15

Dani
Dennis-Sutto...

DE
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
254lbs 6-5 4.68 12 36.5
86.6
Dennis-Sutton projects as a high-upside edge defender with the tools to make an immediate impact in run defense. His first-step...
16

Howard
Cross III

DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
280lbs 6-0 4.96 15 45.5
86.5
Cross projects as a high-motor, disruptive force in an even-front defense at the next level. His quickness off the snap and advanced hand...
17

Dontay
Corleone

DL
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
318lbs 6-2 5.10 16 53.5
86.2
Dontay Corleone projects as a high-impact defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to become a cornerstone of an NFL...
18

T.J.
Sanders

DT
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
298lbs 6-5 4.95 19 78.7
85.1
T.J. Sanders projects as a high-upside interior defensive lineman with the potential to contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes. His...
19

Kaimon
Rucker

DL
/ED
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
265lbs 6-2 4.79 20 78.7
85.0
Rucker projects as a situational pass rusher at the next level, with the potential to develop into a more complete player. His skill set...
20

Nazir
Stackhouse

DT
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
320lbs 6-3 5.10 18 71.6
84.6
Stackhouse projects as a valuable early-down run stuffer in the NFL, with the potential to develop into a more well-rounded defensive...
21

Bear
Alexander

DT
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
305lbs 6-3 5.10 21 81.5
84.6
Bear Alexander projects as a versatile defensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His combination of...
22

Shemar
Turner

DL
/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
290lbs 6-4 4.80 24 95.5
84.2
Shemar Turner projects as a scheme-specific contributor with the potential to develop into a more impactful player. His versatility to...
23

Rylie
Mills

DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
296lbs 6-5 4.79 23 93.2
83.6
Mills displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit. Despite...
24

Jasheen
Davis

DL
/ED
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
259lbs 6-3 4.62 27 110
83.5
Davis has decent enough flexibility to bend the edge, and Davis shows a good closing burst. Has a solidly built frame with good upperbody...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Tackle

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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2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Tackle

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.