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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
65 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 71 | 585.5 |
64.2
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |
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... |
63 |
|
6-4
301lbs
5.00
|
DT |
|
301lbs | 6-4 | 5.00 | 73 | 597 |
67.3
|
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... |
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... |
61 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.69
|
DL |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 70 | 580.5 |
68.0
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Donald is remarkably instinctive. Donald... |
60 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.75
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 67 | 572.5 |
68.3
|
A technician with a high motor, Gilliam has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Gilliam shows a strong finishing... |
59 |
|
6-4
290lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 52 | 382 |
68.8
|
Green has the lateral agility and balance to cover two gaps, and Green shows some good closing burst when moving down the line in... |
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... |
57 |
|
6-4
336lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
336lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 62 | 527.5 |
72.5
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Agile run-stopper at end, extends to grab backs from the backside... |
56 |
|
6-4
282lbs
4.77
|
DL/ED |
|
282lbs | 6-4 | 4.77 | 72 | 590 |
73.7
|
Grimes can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Grimes also shows good awareness when... |
55 |
|
6-4
280lbs
4.81
|
DL |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.81 | 76 | 609 |
74.0
|