Complete 2025 NFL Draft EDGE Rankings:
You are currently viewing our edge rusher rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2025 edge rusher class has a chance to produce a ton of first round picks, but how many will succeed?
Our top edge prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented defensive ends and outside linebackers in college football. Even though only about 30 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know who will be a star, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: October 29, 2024)
1. Abdul Carter, Penn State
OLB/DE | 6’3″ | 260 lbs | 3rd Year
Abdul Carter scouting report preview coming soon.
Abdul Carter 2023 Stats
13 games: 48 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 6 passes defended, 1 interception, 1 fumble forced
2. Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
DE | 6’4″ | 285 lbs | 3rd Year
Nic Scourton scouting report preview coming soon.
Nic Scourton 2023 Stats
11 games: 50 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 3 passes defended, 1 fumble forced
3. James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
DE/OLB | 6’5″ | 245 lbs | 3rd Year
James Pearce Jr. scouting report preview coming soon.
James Pearce Jr. 2023 Stats
13 games: 28 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 2 passes defended, 1 interception, 2 fumbles forced
4. Mykel Williams, Georgia
DE | 6’5″ | 265 lbs | 3rd Year
Mykel Williams scouting report preview coming soon.
Mykel Williams 2023 Stats
13 games: 18 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 2 passes defended, 1 fumble forced
5. JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State
DE | 6’4″ | 270 lbs | 4th Year
JT Tuimoloau scouting report preview coming soon.
JT Tuimoloau 2023 Stats
13 games: 38 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 passes defended
Complete 2025 EDGE Draft Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdul Carter | Penn State | 3rd | 6'3" | 260 |
| 2 | Nic Scourton | Texas A&M | 3rd | 6'4" | 285 |
| 3 | James Pearce Jr. | Tennessee | 3rd | 6'5" | 245 |
| 4 | Mykel Williams | Georgia | 3rd | 6'5" | 265 |
| 5 | JT Tuimoloau | Ohio State | 4th | 6'4" | 270 |
| 6 | Landon Jackson | Arkansas | 4th | 6'7" | 280 |
| 7 | Jack Sawyer | Ohio State | 4th | 6'4" | 265 |
| 8 | Kyle Kennard | South Carolina | 5th | 6'5" | 255 |
| 9 | Patrick Payton | Florida State | 4th | 6'5" | 250 |
| 10 | Jordan Burch | Oregon | 5th | 6'6" | 275 |
| 11 | Donovan Ezeiruaku | Boston College | 4th | 6'2" | 240 |
| 12 | Princely Umanmielen | Ole Miss | 5th | 6'5" | 245 |
| 13 | Ashton Gillotte | Louisville | 4th | 6'3" | 270 |
| 14 | Dani Dennis-Sutton | Penn State | 3rd | 6'5" | 265 |
| 15 | LT Overton | Alabama | 3rd | 6'5" | 285 |
| 16 | Jah Joyner | Minnesota | 5th | 6'5" | 260 |
| 17 | Antwaun Powell-Ryland | Virginia Tech | 5th | 6'3" | 245 |
| 18 | Tyler Baron | Miami (FL) | 5th | 6'5" | 260 |
| 19 | Shemar Stewart | Texas A&M | 3rd | 6'6" | 290 |
| 20 | Collin Oliver | Oklahoma State | 4th | 6'2" | 235 |
| 21 | RJ Oben | Notre Dame | 6th | 6'4" | 260 |
| 22 | Kaimon Rucker | North Carolina | 5th | 6'1" | 265 |
| 23 | Bradyn Swinson | LSU | 5th | 6'4" | 250 |
| 24 | Jared Ivey | Ole Miss | 5th | 6'5" | 265 |
| 25 | Josaiah Stewart | Michigan | 4th | 6'2" | 230 |
| 26 | Ty French | West Virginia | 5th | 6'3" | 230 |
| 27 | Steve Linton | Baylor | 6th | 6'5" | 235 |
| 28 | Dasan McCullough | Oklahoma | 3rd | 6'5" | 235 |
| 29 | Aaron Lewis | Rutgers | 5th | 6'5" | 260 |
| 30 | David Bailey | Stanford | 3rd | 6'3" | 250 |
| 31 | Derrick Moore | Michigan | 3rd | 6'3" | 255 |
| 32 | Tyler Batty | BYU | 5th | 6'5" | 275 |
| 33 | Trey Moore | Texas | 4th | 6'3" | 245 |
| 34 | Jasheen Davis | Wake Forest | 5th | 6'3" | 260 |
| 35 | Fadil Diggs | Syracuse | 5th | 6'5" | 260 |
| 36 | BJ Green | Colorado | 4th | 6'1" | 270 |
| 37 | Seth Coleman | Illinois | 6th | 6'5" | 245 |
| 38 | Danny Striggow | Minnesota | 5th | 6'5" | 250 |
| 39 | Connor O'Toole | Utah | 5th | 6'4" | 250 |
| 40 | Xavier Carlton | California | 5th | 6'6" | 270 |
| 41 | Brendan Mott | Kansas State | 6th | 6'5" | 245 |
| 42 | JJ Weaver | Kentucky | 6th | 6'4" | 245 |
| 43 | Kydran Jenkins | Purdue | 5th | 6'1" | 260 |
| 44 | David Walker | Central Arkansas | 6th | 6'3" | 265 |
| 45 | Kameron Butler | Virginia | 7th | 6'3" | 260 |
| 46 | Desmond Evans | North Carolina | 5th | 6'6" | 275 |
| 47 | Elijah Roberts | SMU | 5th | 6'4" | 280 |
| 48 | Garmon Randolph | Baylor | 6th | 6'7" | 250 |
| 49 | Deontae Craig | Iowa | 5th | 6'3" | 265 |
| 50 | Daylan Dotson | UCF | 5th | 6'3" | 255 |
| 51 | Steven Parker | Texas State | 6th | 6'4" | 235 |
| 52 | John Pius | Wisconsin | 5th | 6'2" | 235 |
| 53 | Jared Bartlett | Cincinnati | 6th | 6'2" | 240 |
| 54 | Jalen McLeod | Auburn | 5th | 6'1" | 240 |
| 55 | Akheem Mesidor | Miami (FL) | 5th | 6'3" | 275 |
| 56 | Chico Bennett Jr. | Virginia | 6th | 6'4" | 255 |
| 57 | Elijah Alston | Miami (FL) | 6th | 6'2" | 255 |
| 58 | Romello Height | Georgia Tech | 5th | 6'3" | 230 |
| 59 | Nana Osafo-Mensah | TCU | 6th | 6'3" | 265 |
| 60 | Sione Lolohea | Florida State | 5th | 6'3" | 265 |
| 61 | Shitta Sillah | Purdue | 6th | 6'4" | 240 |
| 62 | Josh Pearcy | Rice | 6th | 6'2" | 245 |
| 63 | Gilber Edmond | South Carolina | 5th | 6'4" | 255 |
| 64 | David Hoage | Northern Colorado | 6th | 6'3" | 245 |
| 65 | Anton Juncaj | Arkansas | 5th | 6'3" | 275 |
| 66 | Kevin Swint | Georgia State | 5th | 6'3" | 245 |
| 67 | Sylvain Yondjouen | Georgia Tech | 6th | 6'4" | 250 |
| 68 | Jacob Mangum-Farrar | Indiana | 7th | 6'4" | 255 |
| 69 | Wesley Bailey | Rutgers | 5th | 6'5" | 255 |
| 70 | Khris Bogle | Michigan State | 6th | 6'4" | 245 |
| 71 | Trace Ford | Oklahoma | 6th | 6'2" | 260 |
| 72 | Marlem Louis | San Diego State | 6th | 6'3" | 250 |
| 73 | Donnell Brown | Maryland | 6th | 6'3" | 240 |
| 74 | Josh Celiscar | Texas A&M | 5th | 6'4" | 265 |
| 75 | Zaylin Wood | Vanderbilt | 6th | 6'2" | 275 |
| 76 | Devo Bridges | Fresno State | 6th | 6'2" | 255 |
| 77 | Terrell Allen | Tulane | 6th | 6'0" | 275 |
| 78 | Eric Phillips | Cincinnati | 6th | 6'3" | 260 |
| 79 | Korey Foreman | Fresno State | 5th | 6'4" | 235 |
| 80 | Dylan Wudke | Kansas | 6th | 6'4" | 265 |
| 81 | JaQues Evans | Baylor | 5th | 6'2" | 250 |
| 82 | Reggie Grimes II | Memphis | 5th | 6'4" | 275 |
| 83 | Jack Barton | Connecticut | 6th | 6'4" | 265 |
| 84 | Dylan Hendricks | North Dakota State | 6th | 6'3" | 245 |
| 85 | Sean McLaughlin | Northwestern | 5th | 6'6" | 270 |
| 86 | Luke Schuermann | UCLA | 5th | 6'4" | 255 |
| 87 | Drew Tuazama | UCLA | 6th | 6'5" | 275 |
| 88 | Jonathan Hammond | William & Mary | 5th | 6'3" | 225 |
| 89 | Clay Patterson | Stanford | 6th | 6'3" | 265 |
| 90 | Holt Fletcher | Boston College | 5th | 6'4" | 255 |
| 91 | Marques White | McNeese State | 6th | 6'2" | 245 |
| 92 | Marquise Fleming | Wingate | 5th | 6'1" | 235 |
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Traits That Make an Edge Prospect Great
Edge rusher is likely the most important position in the game outside of quarterback. Being an elite edge rusher prospect requires a rare blend of elite physical traits. Quickness, bend, arm length, and strength are just a few of these traits.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Flexibility
No edge rusher is going to be highly touted if they aren’t good at bending around the edge, quickly flipping their hips, staying on their toes, and redirecting to chase down ball carriers. Edge rushers need to react quickly and remain coordinated, while having the uncoachable traits to beat tackles 1-on-1.
Burst
Having a quick yet powerful burst off the line of scrimmage is vital for pass rushers. If you’re able to beat the offensive lineman to his spot, you’ll get in the backfield consistently and disrupt a lot of plays. Having a burst is a lot more than just playing with a high motor, you need innate athletic talent.
Power
Being an edge rusher isn’t all about the pass rush, it’s also about setting the edge in the run game. For that, you need a lot of power. Holding up against double teams blocks from offensive linemen who are bigger than you, or even pushing them into the backfield to disrupt running lanes is a top trait for defensive ends and outside linebackers.
Length
A big part of being an edge rusher is disrupting plays even if you aren’t making a tackle for loss. Length is the best way to do that. It will help setting the edge, knocking down passes at the line of scrimmage, and slowing down or tackling running backs through a tight lane.
Overall Opinion of the 2025 Edge Class
Even though some of the top edge rushers in the 2025 draft class haven’t started the season as strong as expected, this is still a really good class. It’s one of the deepest edge rusher groups I can remember, with a ton of draftable prospects and good value in every round.
