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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
|
6-3
315lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 14 | 97 |
82.6
|
Bear Alexander projects as a versatile defensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His combination of... |
14 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 18 | 155 |
80.0
|
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... |
15 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.67
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.67 | 19 | 159 |
80.0
|
A technician with a high motor, Womack has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Womack shows a strong finishing... |
16 |
|
6-1
285lbs
4.85
|
DL |
|
285lbs | 6-1 | 4.85 | 20 | 181 |
78.5
|
He’s flexible enough to bend the edge, and he’s at his best when Collins can use his quickness and change-of-direction abilities to counter... |
17 |
|
6-5
325lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 21 | 213 |
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... |
18 |
|
6-6
267lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
267lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 22 | 251 |
74.0
|
Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line. James... |
19 |
|
6-5
325lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 24 | 261 |
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... |
20 |
|
6-2
305lbs
4.80
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 26 | 294 |
70.0
|
His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows... |
21 |
|
6-4
280lbs
4.81
|
DL |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.81 | 27 | 298 |
69.0
|
|
22 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.25
|
DL |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.25 | 28 | 318 |
65.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Hall has the strong core and powerful hands to shed... |
23 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 34 | 391 |
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... |
24 |
|
6-4
336lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
336lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 54 | 544 |
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... |