Defensive Line Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

DL
Siaki
Ika

6-3 335lbs 5.39
DL
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
335lbs 6-3 5.39 31 69.2
85.2
Siaki Ika is a huge classic prototypical nose tackle possessing all the size and strength you hope to see in the position. He is a serious...
14

DT
Keeanu
Benton

6-4 309lbs 5.08
DT
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
309lbs 6-4 5.08 25 55.1
85.1
Keeanu Benton was prior to 2022 viewed as just a run-stuffing space eater, however after displaying significant improvement throughout...
15

DE/ED
Byron
Young

6-2 250lbs 4.43
DE/ED
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
250lbs 6-2 4.43 34 76.6
85.1
Byron Young is an elite athlete and his performance at the combine was special and really got NFL Scout's attention. He...
16

DE/ED
Zach
Harrison

6-6 274lbs 4.41
DE/ED
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
274lbs 6-6 4.41 37 85
84.9
Ohio State has been a breeding ground for top-notch pass rushers - in particular, the Bosa brothers and Chase Young, and some scouts are...
17

DE/ED
Tuli
Tuipulotu

6-3 266lbs 4.97
DE/ED
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
266lbs 6-3 4.97 30 62.8
84.3
Tuli Tuipulotu is a solid prospect who put up elite numbers in 2022 while dominating PAC 12 offensive lines. He's got an excellent...
18

DL/ED
Isaiah
McGuire

6-4 268lbs 4.76
DL/ED
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
268lbs 6-4 4.76 40 103.4
83.7
Has a quick burst off the line and times the snap well. Good upper-body strength and length to lock-out his opponent and at least moderate...
19

DE/ED
K.J.
Henry

6-4 251lbs 4.63
DE/ED
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
251lbs 6-4 4.63 47 119.3
83.6
K.J. Henry is a solid pro prospect. He's a high-character/effort individual with a constant motor, combined with excellent speed,...
20

DE/ED
Colby
Wooden

6-4 273lbs 4.79
DE/ED
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
273lbs 6-4 4.79 41 103.7
83.5
As a pass rusher, Wooden shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge. Combines excellent...
21

DL
Zacch
Pickens

6-4 291lbs 4.89
DL
CHI   Mascot
CHI Mascot
291lbs 6-4 4.89 38 89.1
83.3
He’s a decent mover who shows surprising quickness for a 300-pounder when chasing the ball carrier in pursuit. Looks the part with natural...
22

DL/ED
Byron
Young

6-3 294lbs 5.00
DL/ED
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
294lbs 6-3 5.00 42 105.2
83.3
He’s ready for the physicality of the NFL; Young has a stout build, strong core, and powerful limbs to step in right away as a three-down...
23

DE/ED
YaYa
Diaby

6-3 263lbs 4.51
DE/ED
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
263lbs 6-3 4.51 43 112.3
83.2
There is no doubting YaYa Diaby's athletic ability which is sky-high - he's got the elite speed and power you look for in a pro edge...
24

DT
Gervon
Dexter Sr.

6-6 310lbs 4.88
DT
CHI   Mascot
CHI Mascot
310lbs 6-6 4.88 36 83.1
83.1
Gervon Dexter came out of high school billed as one of the top prospects in the nation and a no-brainer 5-star prospect. Considering...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.