Josh Hines-Allen's ranking among NFL defensive ends has dramatically declined, dropping from 8th to a position outside of the top 10 heading into the 2025 season. This shift reflects not only his dip in production, recording only eight sacks and 63 pressures last season after previously achieving 17.5 sacks and 90 pressures, but also the overall struggles of the Jacksonville Jaguars' defense, which was last in pass rush win rate.

Despite these statistics, Hines-Allen remains tied for 10th in pressures and 17th in pass rush win rate within his position group, demonstrating a level of effectiveness relative to his peers. The Jaguars' defensive issues, however, have hindered his ability to reclaim his elite status, with scouts and coaches now seeing him as a player with potential but not quite at the top tier of edge rushers.