Edge rushers have been climbing up NFL draft boards in recent years, but 2024 was a bit of a surprise. No edge rushers -- better yet, no defensive players at all -- were selected until Laiatu Latu at No. 15 overall. But edge rushers bounced back late, with four of the top 21 picks being used on the position. For the 2025 draft, Abdul Carter (Penn State) is expected to be chosen in the top five, while other edge rushers such as Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) and Mike Green (Marshall) might go in the top 20.
2025 NFL draft edge rusher projections: Rankings, comps
