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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.25
|
DL |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.25 | 34 | 280 |
78.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Hall has the strong core and powerful hands to shed... |
34 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.20
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 38 | 345 |
74.1
|
Hunter shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher. Can make the impressive... |
47 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 59 | 541 |
60.9
|
Despite his relatively tall frame, Payne typically plays with a low enough pad level and natural power to push the pocket with the bull... |
32 |
|
6-5
325lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 36 | 315 |
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... |
28 |
|
6-4
304lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 32 | 264 |
79.0
|
|
21 |
|
6-3
315lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 23 | 152 |
82.6
|
Bear Alexander projects as a versatile defensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His combination of... |
16 |
|
6-1
320lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-1 | 5.10 | 17 | 94 |
83.5
|
Dontay Corleone projects as a high-impact defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to become a cornerstone of an NFL... |
55 |
|
6-3
285lbs
5.09
|
DL |
|
285lbs | 6-3 | 5.09 | 110 | 908 |
43.5
|
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... |
14 |
|
6-5
330lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
330lbs | 6-5 | 5.05 | 14 | 72 |
84.6
|
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... |
50 |
|
6-4
301lbs
5.00
|
DT |
|
301lbs | 6-4 | 5.00 | 97 | 832 |
50.0
|
Malone can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back. He has violent hands and the long arms to ward off... |
52 |
|
6-4
290lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 106 | 883 |
45.6
|
Green has the lateral agility and balance to cover two gaps, and Green shows some good closing burst when moving down the line in... |
56 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 118 | 953 |
39.3
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |