The NFL Draft is always a fluid process, with a lot of information constantly coming in about the players within the class. Every position requires countless hours of film, combing over testing numbers, looking at work at all-star games and pro days. Through it all, a clearer image of the players within each position group appears.
The next position we will discuss in our final rankings is for the edge rushers.
The edge rushers group is arguably the deepest of any in the entire NFL Draft. Led by Abdul Carter, the group arguably has the best player in the entire draft. After him, there are players like James Pearce Jr., Mike Green, and Shemar Stewart, who all should be drafted in round one. Then there are Princely Umanmielen and Landon Jackson, who could be fringe players to make it into the first. From there, we have much more talent on the next two days of the draft.
Before we spoil the names and where they fall, here are our final top 10 edge rushers ranked for the 2025 NFL Draft.
10) Landon Jackson, Arkansas
Height: 6-6 / Weight: 264 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.68 40-yard dash
- 1.65 10-yard split
- 40.5″ vertical jump
- 10’09” broad jump
Best Traits
- Athletic ability for days
- Good hand usage
- Explosive off the ball
Grade: 6.63 (Day Two)
9) Mykel Williams, Georgia
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 260 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- No testing numbers available
Best Traits
- Explosive off the ball
- Great in run support
- Big motor
Grade: 6.7 (Day Two)
8) Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
Height: 6-4 / Weight: 254 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.73 40-yard dash
- 1.63 10-yard split
Best Traits
- Pure pass rusher
- Great length, uses it for leverage
- Good hand usage
Grade: 6.77 (Day Two)
7) Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
Height: 6-4 / Weight: 244 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.72 40-yard dash time
- 1.62 10-yard split
- 38″ vertical jump
- 10’06” broad jump
- 4.46 short shuttle time
Best Traits
- Big motor
- Explosive off the ball
- Good in run support
Grade: 6.87 (Day Two)
6) Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
Height: 6-2 / Weight: 248 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- No testing numbers available
Best Traits
- Good length
- Plethora of pass rush moves
- Good bend to work the edge
Grade: 7.03 (Day Two)
5) Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Height: 6-3 / Weight: 257 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- No testing numbers available
Best Traits
- Good power at the point of attack
- Good hand usage
- Deceptively quick to turn the edge
Grade: 7.13 (Day Two)
4) Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 267 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.59 40-yard dash
- 1.58 10-yard split
- 40″ vertical jump
- 10’11” broad jump
Best Traits
- Athletic traits for day
- Good run support
- Good size and length
Grade: 7.23 (Day Two)
3) Mike Green, Marshall
Height: 6-3 / Weight: 251 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- No testing numbers available
Best Traits
- Pure pass rush skills
- Big motor
- Plethora of pass rush skills in his bag
Grade: 7.6 (Day One)
2) James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 245 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- 4.47 40-yard dash
- 1.56 10-yard split
- 10’03” broad jump
Best Traits
- Uses his length to maintain leverage
- Good bend at the edge
- Underrated run defender
Grade: 7.75 (Day One)
1) Abdul Carter, Penn State
Height: 6-3 / Weight: 250 lbs.
Notable Testing Numbers
- No testing numbers available
Best Traits
- Raw power at the point of attack
- Physically gifted
- Attacks tackles while thinking ahead somehow
Grade: 8.9 (Day One)