EDGE Rankings 2024 NFL Draft
The Gridiron Review’s 2024 NFL Draft EDGE Rankings.
*Click on the player names to see our full prospect profiles of each player.
| Rank | Rank Movement | Player | School | Height | Weight | Grade | Comp | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darius Robinson | 6'5 | 285 | 71% | Ceiling Comp: Cam Heyward Floor Comp: Arik Armstead | It is hard to find a definitive answer on how old Robinson is, but the film shows a player that could start sooner rather than later. Some places have him at 22, others 23. Either way he is a tad on the older side, but needs less development than others in this class. He has a signature rip move that is very effective, and uses a counter spin at times when it does not work. He flashes a swipe move as well but it needs work. Where he really stands out is his super high motor, that pairs with hard hits and an ability to really affect the run game. He may be the best all around edge defender in this class.... | |||
| 2 | Chop Robinson |  |  | 6'3 | 254 | 70% | If Shaq Barrett drank a Redbull | Despite not having a signature year of production, Chop’s potential jumps off the page. He has great burst and truly explodes off the line. Yet, he also possesses power to bull rush anyone on the line and hold up in the run game. His bend doesnt match his burst, but he is still able to get around tackles and use his hands to move them... | |
| 3 | Laiatu Latu |  |  | 6'5 | 259 | 70% | Jaelen Phillips | Latu has had back to back impressive seasons from a statistical standpoint. While he is on the older side for a rookie, he should make an immediate impact. He has great hand usage and possesses great chop/slap moves. He lacks power to bull rush but can set the edge enough in the run game to not be a liability. His bend is not the best and results in tackles routing him way too wide on outside moves, and he does not have much of a counter to deal with this. .. | |
| 4 |  3 | Dallas Turner |  |  | 6'3 | 247 | 68% | Nolan Smith | I am going to be lower on Dallas Turner than most and will say it here first, BUYER BEWARE. Watching the tape shows more moldable clay than a ready made player who is much more developmental than the hype suggests. His combine testing was off the charts, yet despite this he still struggles to get around tackles and doesn't look insanely bendy either.... |
| 5 | Bralen Trice |  |  | 6'4 | 274 | 67% | Lukas Van Ness | Trice has the size to play end or inside depending on the situation. He has good burst and a good set of pass rushing moves that all need development but are there.He has power and athleticism though neither are elite traits. He may start as a rotational player who sits for a year but he should provide a rotational role as a rookie at the least. | |
| 6 | Jonah Elliss |  |  | 6'2 | 246 | 64% | Jonathan Greenard | Elliss is a hair undersized but possesses more than enough strength and burst to make up for it. He has a variety of moves and an especially good spring move, but needs to work better at setting the edge in the run game. His size may drop him but he should still be a starter in the NFL with a ton of upside. | |
| 7 | Jared Verse |  |  | 6'4 | 254 | 63% | Carl Lawson | Verse is a name that has been in the first round conversation for years. Unfortunately we do not quite see that. The technical aspects of being a pass rusher are all there. He possesses different moves and counter moves, but lacks the athleticism and strength to capitalize on it. You routinely see a successful spin move but the o lineman being able to keep up and move with him. .. | |
| 8 | Marshawn Kneeland |  | 6'3 | 267 | 63% | Jermaine Johnson Lite | Kneeland is a late addition to our scouting, as his numbers did not pop in college. However, he had a decent showing at the combine and is rising up draft boards. He is very similar to Jermaine Johnson coming out of FSU, in that they both will likely impact the running game before the passing, but both carried upside beyond the production. That being said, Johnson was better and stronger in our opinion so he was a better prospect. | ||
| 9 | Javon Solomon | 6'1 | 246 | 62% | Nick Herbig | Projects as more of a standup pass rusher from the outside backer position. Solomon had a ton of production in college, but will likely struggle to transition to the next level in talent. The upside is definitely there, but may take some time to get to his peak. | |||
| 10 | Brandon Dorlus |  | 6'3 | 283 | 58% | Keion White | Dorlus is a super raw prospect that should test very well at the combine. He has good burst off the edge but needs development in almost every area. His pass rush move attempts are there but they need refinement. He gets overpowered far too often and does not set the edge well in the run game (though neither seem due to lack of play strength)... | ||
| 11 | Chris Braswell |  | | 6'3 | 255 | 50% | Ceiling: Andrew Van Ginkel Floor: Anfernee Jennings | Braswell is incredibly raw as a player and needs a ton of development. He has flexibility based on experience in zone coverage and pass rushing, but excels at neither. He was not an every down player for Bama and needs a ton of development, but could have the upside of a player like Van Ginkel whose roll has fluctuated but he has been decent as a pass rusher and off ball backer. | |
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