The 10 Best EDGE Rushers In The 2023 NFL Draft

Описание: Ranking the 10 Best Edge Rushers in the 2023 #nfldraft

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EDGE Traits

Agility (AGI): Lateral explosiveness to change lanes and footspeed in pass rush moves

Getoff (GET): Physical and technical ability to come off the ball and get on top of blockers in a hurry

Bend (BND): Ability To flatten and turn around the arc without losing momentum.  

Power Rush (PWR): Physical and techniqcal ability to win with power including but not limited to Bull, Push & Pull, and Rip Rush Moves

Finesse Rush (FIN): Physical and technical ability to win with finnesse including but not limited to Speed to Bend, Swim, Spin, and Swipe Moves

Run Defense (RUN): Physical and technical ability to hold ground, shed at the point of attack, and not lose gap discipline against the run

Tackling (TKL): Self Explanatory            

Coverage (COV): Relative ability to drop into coverage from an Edge alignment; "N/A" may be assigned for players who weren't asked to do it
or shouldn't be at the next level.

Edge Scheme Fits

4-3: A 3-Down Edge built for a 4-3 Scheme to play with his hand in the dirt. Has a bit more size than a classic stand up Edge to defend the run but is likely not as quick or fluid to drop into coverage. May also be notably reliant on the 3-Point stance in order to generate getoff.

3-4: A 3-Down Edge built for a 3-4 Scheme to play standing up from a 2-point stance. Is typically quicker and more fluid than a 4-3 Edge to drop into coverage and can be more of a lighter, slippery run defender from the stand up position. May also not be as comfortable rushing with their hand in the dirt.

*Speed Rusher: Edge player who is an effective situational rusher but lack's the ability to consistently defend the run and likely shouldn't see the field on run downs.

*4-3 Run Defender: Edge player built specifically to defend the run from a 5-technique who lacks the tools to consistently rush the passer.

*Early Down 3-4: Edge linebacker who defends the run will and has the versatility to drop into coverage well who lacks the tools to consistently rush the passer.

*4-3 Tweener: Tweener type of Defensive End who excels in run defense from 5-tech but isn't big enough to hold up consistently as an Interior player on every down. Likely also lacks speed or bend around the edge for passing downs leaving him best utilized inside the tackles on rushing downs. Is likely best fit as an Interior player for Base 3-4 Teams.

*3-4 Tweener: Tweener type of Linebackers who can set the Edge against the run and thrive when dropping into coverage from on-ball Linebacker alignment. The difference between this and an "Early Down 3-4" is this player would be a true "Sam" in a 4-3 System and is likely tagged as too small to play the Edge.

*Not included in a player's categorization as "Any" scheme fit.

Grading Scale

8.0 Perfect Prospect
7.5 Day 1 Perennial All-Pro  
7.3 Day 1 High-End Starter And Likely All-Pro  
7.0 Day 1 Quality Starter And Potential All-Pro  
6.9 Day 1 Starter With All Pro Upside  
6.7-6.8 Day 1 Starter With High-End Starter Upside  
6.6 Day 1 Starter  
6.5 Boom Or Bust  
6.3-6.4 Likely Starter Within First Two Seasons  
6.1-6.2 Day 1 Backup With Starter Upside  
6.0 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer - Developmental Traits Based Prospect  
5.9 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer / Role Player - High Floor, Limited Physical Upside  
5.8 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer / Role Player - Low Floor, High Ceiling  
5.7 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer / Role Player - Limited Physical Upside  
5.5-5.6 Day 1 Roster Bubble or Practice Squader  
5.4 Priority Free Agent
5.0 Chance To Be In An NFL Camp
Under 5.0 Needs Time In A Developmental League