Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/06/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

DT
Zane
Durant

6-1 290lbs 4.66
DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
290lbs 6-1 4.66 13 63.3
86.1
Durant's skill set aligns with the role of a rotational 3-technique in a 4-3 scheme, with upside as a sub-package rusher. His elite...
14

DE/ED
Joshua
Josephs

6-3 245lbs 4.68
DE/ED
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.68 16 73.3
86.0
15

DL
Tim
Keenan III

6-2 326lbs 5.20
DL
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
326lbs 6-2 5.20 39 262
85.8
16

DL
Rayshaun
Benny

6-4 296lbs 4.90
DL
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
296lbs 6-4 4.90 21 96.7
85.6
17

DT
Darrell
Jackson Jr.

6-5 330lbs 5.05
DT
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
330lbs 6-5 5.05 12 53.8
85.2
Put on the tape and you'll see a raw ball of clay who could be molded into something special. Jackson's got the kind of rare physical...
18

DL
Aaron
Graves

6-4 300lbs 4.90
DL
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
300lbs 6-4 4.90 23 113
84.7
19

DT
Dontay
Corleone

6-1 320lbs 5.10
DT
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
320lbs 6-1 5.10 17 77.6
84.6
Dontay Corleone projects as a high-impact defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to become a cornerstone of an NFL...
20

DE/ED
R Mason
Thomas

6-2 240lbs 4.62
DE/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.62 20 90.7
84.6
Thomas fits the profile of an immediate impact pass rush specialist who has the tools to develop into an every-down edge defender at the...
21

DL
Domonique
Orange

6-4 325lbs 5.30
DL
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
325lbs 6-4 5.30 36 228.3
84.6
22

DL/ED
Cashius
Howell

6-4 245lbs 4.65
DL/ED
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
245lbs 6-4 4.65 15 70.3
84.5
Howell's profile is that of a high-upside edge rusher with the potential to contribute immediately as a designated pass-rush specialist....
23

DL
Gracen
Halton

6-2 291lbs 4.86
DL
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
291lbs 6-2 4.86 19 84
84.5
24

DL/ED
Adepoju
Adebawore

6-4 251lbs 4.74
DL/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
251lbs 6-4 4.74 18 80.3
83.5
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Adebawore has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating...

2026 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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2026 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.