Only nine EDGE defenders were taken on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Teams typically hone in on projectable traits that fit their system rather than looking for starters on the final day of the draft. However, multiple EDGE players should see the field as rookies in 2025. Let’s look at some late-round EDGE sleepers.
Jack Sawyer, Pittsburgh Steelers No. 123
Sawyer fits into the Steelers’ depth chart behind T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Nate Herbig. Those are tough guys to beat out, but Sawyer has the toughness and mentality for Pittsburgh’s defense. He totaled 15.