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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
49 |
|
6-4
336lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
336lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 80 | 718 |
55.1
|
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... |
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... |
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... |
36 |
|
6-5
325lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 41 | 370 |
73.3
|
Oatis fits the mold of a rotational piece in an NFL defensive line, with the potential to develop into a starting nose tackle or... |
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... |
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... |
38 |
|
6-5
316lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
316lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 43 | 383 |
72.6
|
Rubio has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple... |
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... |
19 |
|
6-5
315lbs
4.75
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 28 | 135 |
82.9
|
Capehart's tape shows flashes of dominance that scream high level potential, but consistency issues and limited playing time muddy the... |
17 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 16 | 92 |
83.5
|
Quick off the snap in the pass rush, Woods has violent hands and a good feel for working inside counter moves. A savvy, versatile and... |
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... |