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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 |
|
6-6
325lbs
5.20
|
DE/ED |
|
325lbs | 6-6 | 5.20 | 9 | 42.3 |
86.2
|
|
42 |
|
6-6
267lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
267lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 45 | 320 |
76.5
|
Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line. James... |
2 |
|
6-6
288lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
288lbs | 6-6 | 4.74 | 2 | 10.2 |
88.9
|
Faulk fits the bill of a true defensive cornerstone capable of transforming a front seven from day one. His exceptional blend of size,... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
46 |
|
6-5
325lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 54 | 417.5 |
75.0
|
Oatis fits the mold of a rotational piece in an NFL defensive line, with the potential to develop into a starting nose tackle or... |
49 |
|
6-5
316lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
316lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 61 | 510 |
74.4
|
Rubio has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple... |
5 |
|
6-5
283lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
283lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 4 | 21.6 |
87.6
|
Overton will be a defensive coordinator's dream – a Swiss Army knife who brings rare size-speed combination that jumps off the tape. After... |
7 |
|
6-5
270lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 6 | 24.2 |
87.3
|
Uiagalelei brings a blend of raw pass-rush ability and developmental upside to the draft. His journey from rotational freshman to sophomore... |
25 |
|
6-5
315lbs
4.75
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 22 | 109.3 |
83.0
|
Capehart's tape shows flashes of dominance that scream high level potential, but consistency issues and limited playing time muddy the... |
62 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 69 | 579.5 |
68.0
|
Denhoff has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He explodes off the line with a quick first... |