Defensive Line Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) hits Samford Bulldogs quarterback Michael Hiers (10) during the first half at Sanford Stadium.  Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) hits Samford Bulldogs quarterback Michael Hiers (10) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

DEFENSIVE LINE RANKINGS 2023

The 2023 defensive line class is impressive especially as we’ve included both defensive tackles and defensive ends. It contains three players we consider elite and potentially worthy of a top ten pick.

Jalen Carter looks to us like a can’t miss prospect, he’s got ideal size combined with long arms and has amazing pass rush skills for an interior player. Carter currently is in contention to be a top-five pick. Bresee who will likely be viewed as a three-tec at the pro level – has immense strength and dominated offensive lineman with regularity during 2021 and will, unless he suffers a major fall from grace not last past the mid-point of round one of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Clemson’s Mile Murphy a junior DE displays supreme power and at 275 lbs is equally able as both a run stuffer and pass rusher he will likely start from day one as a pro and dominate.
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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
78

DL
Brandon
Pili

6-3 345lbs 5.36
DL
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
345lbs 6-3 5.36 110 514.7
60.0
Pili shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher. Played with good leverage, even on...
37

DT
Brodric
Martin

6-5 337lbs 5.36
DT
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
337lbs 6-5 5.36 54 177.5
79.9
Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength. Strong and stout at the point of attack with the measurables to occupy multiple...
13

DL
Siaki
Ika

6-3 335lbs 5.39
DL
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
335lbs 6-3 5.39 31 69.2
85.2
Siaki Ika is a huge classic prototypical nose tackle possessing all the size and strength you hope to see in the position. He is a serious...
30

DT
Jerrod
Clark

6-4 334lbs 5.25
DT
Coastal Carolina   Mascot
Coastal Carolina Mascot
334lbs 6-4 5.25 53 176.3
81.2
Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to anchor...
28

DL
Keondre
Coburn

6-2 332lbs 5.22
DL
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
332lbs 6-2 5.22 48 133.8
82.2
Coburn has a compact build, but Coburn is a crafty edge player who is very good against the run. He sets the edge and effectively wards off...
91

DT
Rashad
Colson

6-6 330lbs 4.79
DT
Alabama A&M   Mascot
Alabama A&M Mascot
330lbs 6-6 4.79 114 526
45.0
Colson has an impressive blend of length and movement skills, capable of dominating shorter interior blockers as a penetrator and showing...
8

DL
Mazi
Smith

6-3 323lbs 4.85
DL
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
323lbs 6-3 4.85 22 51.3
87.0
Mazi Smith is a quality nose tackle prospect with prototypical measurables for the position at 6-3 and a huge 337lbs, he, however, isn't...
58

DT
PJ
Mustipher

6-4 320lbs 5.41
DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
320lbs 6-4 5.41 76 315.3
74.0
Possesses the length and power to ward off offensive tackles. Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in...
1

DL
Jalen
Carter

6-3 314lbs 4.96
DL
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
314lbs 6-3 4.96 1 4.9
91.9
Jalen Carter is an elite prospect, he's simply always been great - from dominating in high school to being a five-star prospect to becoming...
82

DL
Jeffery
Johnson

6-2 312lbs 5.61
DL
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
312lbs 6-2 5.61 103 495
58.2
His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers. Short, stumpy build so Johnson typically...
73

DL
Raymond
Vohasek

6-2 310lbs 5.10
DL
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
310lbs 6-2 5.10 95 458
63.0
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. He’s ready for the...
24

DT
Gervon
Dexter Sr.

6-6 310lbs 4.88
DT
CHI   Mascot
CHI Mascot
310lbs 6-6 4.88 36 83.1
83.1
Gervon Dexter came out of high school billed as one of the top prospects in the nation and a no-brainer 5-star prospect. Considering...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.