Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
38 |
|
6-2
247lbs
4.73
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 49 | 179 |
81.5
|
The tape from Western Michigan is genuinely exciting. When Tucker gets a runway to the edge and his first step fires clean, he can... |
27 |
|
6-2
273lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
273lbs | 6-2 | 4.76 | 40 | 143.9 |
83.3
|
Despite lacking the elite bend and explosiveness that defines premier edge rushers, Sapp's technical refinement and power at the point of... |
26 |
|
6-2
291lbs
4.79
|
DL |
|
291lbs | 6-2 | 4.79 | 37 | 130.8 |
83.3
|
Proctor's calling card at the next level is obvious: he can rush the passer from the interior. That pass rush ability is not just good... |
19 |
|
6-2
322lbs
5.30
|
DT |
|
322lbs | 6-2 | 5.30 | 19 | 67.3 |
84.8
|
Orange's value at the next level is straightforward: he can fill a nose tackle role in an odd-front defense and give you honest, dependable... |
7 |
|
6-2
241lbs
4.67
|
DE/ED |
|
241lbs | 6-2 | 4.67 | 14 | 46.7 |
86.2
|
Thomas is a pass rush weapon, full stop. That first-step explosion, the ability to bend the corner at absurd angles, and the violent... |
6 |
|
6-2
298lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
298lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 3 | 23.7 |
86.3
|
Woods possesses the kind of first-step quickness and athletic ability that simply cannot be taught, and his verified testing numbers back... |
5 |
|
6-2
253lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-2 | 4.59 | 6 | 32.4 |
87.1
|
Indianapolis changed the calculus on Howell, and anybody who tells you otherwise is not being straight with you. The 30 1/4-inch arms and... |
3 |
|
6-2
326lbs
5.15
|
DT |
|
326lbs | 6-2 | 5.15 | 4 | 30.8 |
87.4
|
McDonald is a throwback nose tackle in an era obsessed with pass rushers, and there is real value in that. Watch his film against... |
1 |
|
6-2
263lbs
4.72
|
DE/ED |
|
263lbs | 6-2 | 4.72 | 1 | 5.5 |
91.1
|
The positional conversation around Bain will carry through April because his body type does not fit a single box. At around 265 pounds... |
84 |
|
6-3
274lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
274lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 137 | 550.5 |
59.1
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |
81 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.69
|
DL |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 145 | 559 |
62.3
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Donald is remarkably instinctive. Donald... |
80 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.76
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 127 | 541.5 |
62.4
|
A technician with a high motor, Gilliam has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Gilliam shows a strong finishing... |