Defensive Line Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
21

DT
DeWayne
Carter

6-2 302lbs 4.99
DT
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
302lbs 6-2 4.99 29 99.8
83.2
DeWayne Carter's college career at Duke paints a picture of a player with a solid foundation and the potential to carve out a significant...
3

DL
Jer'Zhan
Newton

6-2 304lbs 4.95
DL
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
304lbs 6-2 4.95 3 18.5
89.5
Jer'Zhan Newton, despite being on the smaller side for a defensive lineman, stands out for his dynamic play at Illinois. His ability to...
66

DL
Christian
Clayton

6-2 340lbs 4.90
DL
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
340lbs 6-2 4.90 75 399
50.0
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Clayton has a wide base and a low...
70

DL/ED
John
Morgan III

6-2 270lbs 4.78
DL/ED
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
270lbs 6-2 4.78 88 494.5
27.0
He’s ready for the physicality of the NFL; Morgan has a stout build, strong core and powerful limbs to step in right away as a three-down...
38

DL/ED
Grayson
Murphy

6-2 251lbs 4.74
DL/ED
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
251lbs 6-2 4.74 48 201.5
79.5
Grayson Murphy has shown flashes of promise as a third-down specialist, utilizing his quick first step and adept hand movements to...
59

DL/ED
Tre'Mon
Morris-Brash...

6-2 256lbs 4.70
DL/ED
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
256lbs 6-2 4.70 79 454.3
57.0
He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and Morris-Brash shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Morris-Brash plays with...
17

DE/ED
Jonah
Elliss

6-2 248lbs 4.70
DE/ED
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
248lbs 6-2 4.70 22 77.1
84.6
As a pass rusher, Elliss displays elite traits; his first-step quickness and ability to bend the edge make him a nightmare for opposing...
20

DL/ED
Gabriel
Murphy

6-2 247lbs 4.68
DL/ED
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
247lbs 6-2 4.68 30 101.8
83.3
Murphy's agility, motor, and knack for getting to the quarterback have made him a standout at UCLA. His pass-rushing skill set, highlighted...
27

DE/ED
Xavier
Thomas

6-2 244lbs 4.62
DE/ED
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
244lbs 6-2 4.62 38 152.2
81.9
Xavier Thomas flashes significant upside as a pass rusher, making him an intriguing prospect in the NFL Draft. His explosive first step and...
65

DL
Jack
Daly

6-3 318lbs 5.20
DL
Florida International   Mascot
Florida International Mascot
318lbs 6-3 5.20 73 394
50.3
Arguably his best skill due to an extraordinary burst off the snap. Explodes out of his stance, demonstrating a burst upfield to slip gaps...
13

DT
Michael
Hall Jr.

6-3 290lbs 5.00
DT
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
290lbs 6-3 5.00 15 61.7
85.1
Michael Hall Jr.'s trajectory at Ohio State underlines a defender on the rise, bringing to the table an intriguing mix of quickness, power,...
8

DL
Kris
Jenkins

6-3 299lbs 4.91
DL
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
299lbs 6-3 4.91 11 53.4
86.3
Kris Jenkins from Michigan is catching eyes as a potential NFL draft pick, especially for teams looking for muscle on the defensive...

2024 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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2024 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.