Pass rushers are always in high demand in the NFL. Fortunately, the 2025 NFL Draft class features a strong group of edge rushers. Many of these prospects will be participating in the 2025 Shrine Bowl, hoping to demonstrate their skills and enhance their draft credentials.
Top EDGE Rushers To Watch in the 2025 Shrine Bowl
5) Que Robinson, Alabama
Que Robinson became a key member of the Alabama Crimson Tide defensive front in 2024, recording 23 tackles, seven TFLs, and four sacks in nine games. In five years in Tuscaloosa, the Alabama pass rusher was predominantly used as a special teamer early in his career but had the best year of his five-year career in 2024, which was cut short due to an injury suffered against LSU.
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While Robinson projects as a Day 3 prospect, At 6’5” and 241 pounds, he displays exceptional length, adequate athleticism, and positional versatility. A disciplined edge rusher who will perform well in Combine testing, the 2025 Shrine Bowl is the prime opportunity for him to make a name for himself in the pre-draft process.
4) Tyler Batty, BYU
A fifth-year senior, Tyler Batty is an incredibly instinctual prospect who plays with intense awareness and anticipation. The BYU Cougars pass rusher is a physical, strong, sturdy prospect who will enter the NFL with a high floor.
NFL teams will know what they are getting with Batty. An exceptional run defender who plays with strength and power. His long frame and mauling mentality will allow him to see reps immediately at the next level while he refines his pass-rushing arsenal.
3) Antwuan Powell-Ryland, Virginia Tech
Antwuan Powell-Ryland put up monstrous numbers in 2024, recording 43 tackles, 19 TFLs, and an extraordinary 16 sacks! The Virginia Tech Hokies defensive playmaker took his development to the next level and is now looking to make an impact at the 2025 Shrine Bowl to elevate his draft stock.
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With a solid showing, Powell-Ryland could challenge for a late Day 2/Early Day 3 selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. At 6’3” and 251 pounds, the Hokies pass rusher has a strong, dense frame and operates a diverse arsenal of skill moves. A technically proficient edge rusher, he operates consistently and unpredictably and causes havoc for offensive linemen.
2) Tyler Baron, Miami (FL)
Wherever Tyler Baron has played, he has won. In 2023 with the Tennessee Volunteers, he registered 11 TFLs and six sacks. In 2024, transferring to Miami, he recorded 11 TFLs and 5.5 sacks.
Get Baron in one-on-one situations, and he will thrive. That is why he is primed for a breakout during 2025 Shrine Bowl practices, where he can utilize his play strength and flexibility to tie offensive linemen in knots.
1) Bradyn Swinson, LSU
Bradyn Swinson could play himself into Day 2 range of the 2025 NFL Draft at the 2025 Shrine Bowl. The LSU Tigers’ pass rusher had a breakout year in 2024, having 58 tackles, 13 TFLs, 8.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
With an instant first step, Swinson displays significant upside as an athlete whose strength profile and bend have translated into production as a standup rusher. Showcasing the ability to generate speed to power, dispense his arsenal of skill moves, and deploy his hand placement effectively, the 6’4”, 250-pound pass rusher can make his mark on the 2025 edge rusher class in Arlington.
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