Defensive Line Rankings 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 |
|
6-4
309lbs
5.08
|
DT |
|
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... |
42 |
|
6-4
308lbs
4.81
|
DT |
|
308lbs | 6-4 | 4.81 | 66 | 235 |
78.8
|
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. He’s long but has a... |
55 |
|
6-2
307lbs
5.38
|
DT |
|
307lbs | 6-2 | 5.38 | 79 | 321 |
74.1
|
He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage. Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite... |
25 |
|
6-3
305lbs
5.17
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.17 | 39 | 99 |
83.1
|
LSU's Jaquelin Roy has been a productive college player and has consistently produced a solid interior pass rush. He also has the size... |
59 |
|
6-2
305lbs
5.15
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 5.15 | 85 | 378.8 |
74.0
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and... |
84 |
|
6-6
305lbs
5.07
|
DL/ED |
|
305lbs | 6-6 | 5.07 | 106 | 507 |
54.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
48 |
|
6-2
304lbs
5.16
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-2 | 5.16 | 64 | 227.4 |
77.0
|
Flashes enough quickness off the snap to threaten gaps at three-technique, especially when slanting. A compactly built, high-motor... |
45 |
|
6-3
304lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
304lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 61 | 211.3 |
78.0
|
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. While powerful, doesn't rock the guard/... |
29 |
|
6-4
303lbs
5.09
|
DL/ED |
|
303lbs | 6-4 | 5.09 | 45 | 114.8 |
82.1
|
Unranked player Karl Brooks put up an amazing couple of seasons in 2021 and 2022 for Bowling Green where he dominated at a lower... |
62 |
|
6-4
303lbs
4.76
|
DE |
|
303lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 83 | 375 |
73.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
36 |
|
6-1
302lbs
5.26
|
DL |
|
302lbs | 6-1 | 5.26 | 63 | 221.7 |
80.0
|
He’s a high-motor player, and Dale shows good enough hand use, as well as a tight spin move, to win as an edge rusher. Combines strength... |
56 |
|
6-3
301lbs
5.19
|
DL/ED |
|
301lbs | 6-3 | 5.19 | 78 | 320 |
74.0
|
Maxwell is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Maxwell displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone... |