Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 |
|
6-5
322lbs
5.26
|
DL |
|
322lbs | 6-5 | 5.26 | 86 | 422.5 |
73.7
|
Rubio has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple... |
67 |
|
6-5
325lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 84 | 389 |
74.0
|
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... |
57 |
|
6-5
315lbs
5.15
|
DL |
|
315lbs | 6-5 | 5.15 | 64 | 271.8 |
78.0
|
|
55 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 60 | 241.3 |
79.0
|
Payton's tested speed is outstanding for an edge rusher his size, and it shows up on tape in chase situations. At his height, that kind of... |
54 |
|
6-5
256lbs
4.58
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-5 | 4.58 | 63 | 259 |
79.5
|
|
51 |
|
6-5
257lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-5 | 4.59 | 52 | 220.2 |
80.7
|
Making a 53-man roster is going to be a fight for Fano. He is a one-dimensional player at this stage: useful against the run, limited... |
47 |
|
6-5
256lbs
4.88
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-5 | 4.88 | 75 | 319.3 |
81.1
|
Kelly is one of those players who looks the part at first glance. The height, the arm length, the speed, the combine invite. You watch... |
45 |
|
6-5
295lbs
5.30
|
DT |
|
295lbs | 6-5 | 5.30 | 62 | 250.5 |
81.1
|
Graves is a pass-rush specialist from the interior whose best path to an NFL role runs through his ability to pressure the quarterback.... |
28 |
|
6-5
313lbs
4.85
|
DT |
|
313lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 38 | 131.7 |
83.2
|
Capehart's combine workout changed the conversation around him. He posted one of the fastest 40 times among defensive tackles in the... |
83 |
|
6-4
309lbs
5.12
|
DT |
|
309lbs | 6-4 | 5.12 | 135 | 549 |
61.8
|
Malone can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back. He has violent hands and the long arms to ward off... |
79 |
|
6-4
266lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
266lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 87 | 441 |
65.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
78 |
|
6-4
330lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
330lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 83 | 383.8 |
67.2
|
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... |