Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.45
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.45 | 53 | 405.5 |
75.0
|
Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado... |
58 |
|
6-4
262lbs
4.47
|
DL/ED |
|
262lbs | 6-4 | 4.47 | 75 | 603 |
70.7
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
54 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.55
|
DL/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 68 | 573.5 |
74.0
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Clowney is remarkably instinctive. He's... |
48 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.60
|
DE |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 58 | 496 |
74.8
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside... |
66 |
|
6-6
240lbs
4.62
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-6 | 4.62 | 74 | 598 |
63.4
|
He’s a capable blitzer with the ability to close quickly. He’s also very good in coverage, rangy with good awareness in zone coverage, and... |
20 |
|
6-2
240lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 20 | 90.7 |
84.6
|
Thomas fits the profile of an immediate impact pass rush specialist who has the tools to develop into an every-down edge defender at the... |
51 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.64
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 60 | 509 |
74.0
|
Smith shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He’s a capable blitzer with... |
22 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.65
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 15 | 70.3 |
84.5
|
Howell's profile is that of a high-upside edge rusher with the potential to contribute immediately as a designated pass-rush specialist.... |
28 |
|
6-5
265lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 29 | 155.5 |
81.6
|
Shelby displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit. He has... |
29 |
|
6-5
250lbs
4.65
|
DL/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 28 | 152 |
81.0
|
Payton projects as a high-ceiling edge rusher with the bend and burst to be a day-one contributor in passing situations. His length and... |
1 |
|
6-3
265lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 1 | 4.8 |
90.9
|
Parker's going to be a day one difference-maker when he steps onto an NFL field. The tape doesn't lie: this kid's hand-fighting... |
11 |
|
6-3
256lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 14 | 63.7 |
86.4
|
Moore projects as a high-upside edge defender with the physical tools to become a disruptive force at the NFL level. His combination of... |