Rock's Locks: 2025 NFL Draft Top Edge Rushers In Reverse Order Part 1 Of 3

2025 NFL Draft: Top Edge Rushers 15-11

15. Kyle Kennard (South Carolina)

Kyle Canard's talent is evident, and he is expected to contribute immediately on passing downs. With reams of 2024 production to sift through. Kennard keeps his long frame clean with well-timed punches and has plus range as a playmaker. He can be slippery when he finds edges in either phase.

At 6’4” - 254 lbs, with 34” arms and 9.75” hands. Kennard has great length and size that fits as a wide nine-technique, where he can avoid early contact and create rush momentum with speed and bend. He profiles as a Day 2 pick.

Kennard measured a 33 and three-eights-inch arm length and 80-inch wingspan. On bench press, he had a total of 23 reps at 225 pounds. He was ranked the 18th defensive end/edge with a total score of 71, according to NFL.com.

During his time with the Yellow Jackets, he had 20 career starts out of 42 contests, where he had 115 career tackles and 12.5 sacks. Starting 12 games at South Carolina, 2024. Kennard earned second-team Associated Press Al…