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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
54 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.55
|
DL/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 68 | 573.5 |
74.0
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Clowney is remarkably instinctive. He's... |
53 |
|
6-4
295lbs
4.75
|
DE |
|
295lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 63 | 535.5 |
74.0
|
Adeleye has decent enough flexibility to bend the edge, and Adeleye shows a good closing burst. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows... |
52 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 64 | 537 |
74.0
|
He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows good initial quickness and the ability to beat blockers to the inside. He’s quick to react and... |
51 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.64
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 60 | 509 |
74.0
|
Smith shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He’s a capable blitzer with... |
50 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 59 | 507 |
74.0
|
Despite his relatively tall frame, Payne typically plays with a low enough pad level and natural power to push the pocket with the bull... |
49 |
|
6-5
316lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
316lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 61 | 510 |
74.4
|
Rubio has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple... |
48 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.60
|
DE |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 58 | 496 |
74.8
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside... |
47 |
|
6-2
305lbs
4.80
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 57 | 489 |
75.0
|
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... |
46 |
|
6-5
325lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 54 | 417.5 |
75.0
|
Oatis fits the mold of a rotational piece in an NFL defensive line, with the potential to develop into a starting nose tackle or... |
45 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.45
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.45 | 53 | 405.5 |
75.0
|
Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado... |
44 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 56 | 463.5 |
75.2
|
Foreman has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Foreman shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside... |
43 |
|
6-5
325lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 47 | 329 |
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... |