2025 NFL Draft Edge Rankings
This EDGE class is absolutely loaded with talent and potential that features top-tier athleticism, motor, and pass rush upside. Abdul Carter headlines the group as a freaky weapon with elite traits. The top of the class is rounded out by first-round names like Mike Green, Donovan Ezeiruaku, and Mykel Williams. Even into Day 2 and early Day 3, the depth is strong with high-upside contributors who can pressure the quarterback from multiple alignments.
EDGE1 – Abdul Carter, Penn State – 90.6 – Round 1
Carter is an explosive, twitchy pass rusher with some of the best athletic traits you will ever see at the position. He’s a versatile chess piece who disrupts both the run and pass game with rare closing speed.
EDGE2 – Mike Green, Marshall – 88.7 – Round 1
Green is a violent pass rusher off the edge with great bend and a variety of pass rush moves. He wins in the run game with a strong motor and balance.
EDGE3 – Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College – 87.1 – Round 1
Ezeiruaku is an elite mover with star potential. He has great ankle bend and ability to pressure the quarterback with a variety of moves. He is still a bit raw and needs to add strength, but he projects as a starting caliber player at minimum early on his rookie contract.
EDGE4 – Mykel Williams, Georgia – 86.5 – Round 1
Williams has NFL-ready traits with raw power and play strength. He’s still developing his bag of pass rushing moves, but he has the upside coveted at this position, with a solid floor due to his ability as a run defender.
EDGE5 – Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M – 85.4 – Round 2
Stewart is a big-bodied, edge who plays with great hands and has an explosive get off. He isn’t the bendiest player, and relies heavily on his bull rush, but his abilities as a pure pass rusher and strength as a run defender give him a solid floor.
EDGE6 – Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss – 85.3 – Round 2
Umanmielen has a lightning first step and plays with great effort. He thrives in space and uses his quickness to shoot gaps and disrupt timing.
EDGE7 – James Pierce, Tennessee – 84.9 – Round 2
Pierce has long arms and excellent speed-to-power conversion. He’s still growing as a run defender but he has intriguing pass rush upside.
EDGE8 – Nic Scourton, Texas A&M – 84.5 – Round 2
Scourton is a stout run defender with strong hands and heavy contact balance. His size and motor make him a steady presence on the edge with pass-rush flashes.
EDGE9 – JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State – 84.4 – Round 3
Tuimoloau is a bigger bodied edge who’s shown dominance in the run game. He lacks the speed to be a true 3-down player, but should be valuable on early downs.
EDGE10 – Landon Jackson, Arkansas – 83.8 – Round 3
Landon Jackson is an explosive rusher who wins with a variety of moves and closing speed. He’s raw and lacks power, but has starter potential.
EDGE11 – Josiah Stewart, Michigan – 83.8 – Round 3
Stewart is undersized but brings relentless energy and burst. He’s slippery off the edge and plays bigger than his frame and is able to contribute in both phases.
EDGE12 – Sai’vion Jones, LSU – 83.8 – Round 3
Jones is a high-effort rusher that projects best as a traditional 4-3 end. He isn’t an overly powerful player but is a crafty pass rusher with upside.
EDGE13 – David Walker, Central Arkansas – 83.1 – Round 3
Walker has dominated lower-level competition as an undersized edge. He’ll need to adjust to a higher level of play, but his athleticism and performance at the Senior Bowl left room for optimism.
EDGE14 – Bradyn Swinson, LSU – 82.9 – Round 3
Swinson is a natural edge rusher for flashes strong hands and can win around the corner or with inside counters. He lacks the athleticism to contribute at a high level, but projects as a solid rotational piece.
EDGE15 – Femi Oladejo, UCLA – 82.8 – Round 3
Oladejo, a converted linebacker, brings strong instincts and upside to the position. He’s rangy, physical, and a disrupter in the run game with potential to rise.