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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 |
|
6-4
325lbs
5.30
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-4 | 5.30 | 36 | 228.3 |
84.6
|
|
41 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.25
|
DL |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.25 | 50 | 340 |
77.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Hall has the strong core and powerful hands to shed... |
50 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 59 | 507 |
74.0
|
Despite his relatively tall frame, Payne typically plays with a low enough pad level and natural power to push the pocket with the bull... |
27 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.20
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 40 | 277 |
82.1
|
Hunter shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher. Can make the impressive... |
12 |
|
6-6
325lbs
5.20
|
DE/ED |
|
325lbs | 6-6 | 5.20 | 9 | 42.3 |
86.2
|
|
15 |
|
6-2
326lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
326lbs | 6-2 | 5.20 | 39 | 262 |
85.8
|
|
33 |
|
6-3
315lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 51 | 363.5 |
79.3
|
Bear Alexander projects as a versatile defensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His combination of... |
19 |
|
6-1
320lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-1 | 5.10 | 17 | 77.6 |
84.6
|
Dontay Corleone projects as a high-impact defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to become a cornerstone of an NFL... |
37 |
|
6-4
304lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 44 | 311 |
77.5
|
|
43 |
|
6-5
325lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 47 | 329 |
75.5
|
His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. Possesses the length and power to ward off... |
64 |
|
6-3
285lbs
5.09
|
DL |
|
285lbs | 6-3 | 5.09 | 84 | 687 |
65.0
|
Jefferies is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Jefferies displays a good feel as a grappler in the... |
17 |
|
6-5
330lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
330lbs | 6-5 | 5.05 | 12 | 53.8 |
85.2
|
Put on the tape and you'll see a raw ball of clay who could be molded into something special. Jackson's got the kind of rare physical... |