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 |
|
6-1
290lbs
4.66
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-1 | 4.66 | 13 | 59.5 |
86.1
|
When the pads come on Sundays, Durant will be a fascinating study in contrasts. That electric first step jumps off the tape and gives him... |
14 |
|
6-3
245lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-3 | 4.68 | 16 | 65.7 |
86.0
|
Joseph's rare length and first-step quickness give him immediate NFL tools, but his tendency to play too high and occasional difficulty... |
15 |
|
6-2
326lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
326lbs | 6-2 | 5.20 | 17 | 76.3 |
85.8
|
At the next level, this Alabama defensive tackle brings a clear identity as a space-eater with an anchor to hold the point of attack. The... |
16 |
|
6-4
296lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
296lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 22 | 101.3 |
85.6
|
The tape shows a defensive tackle whose game is built on power and leverage rather than flash and finesse. Benny dominates as a run... |
17 |
|
6-5
330lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
330lbs | 6-5 | 5.05 | 12 | 52.8 |
85.2
|
Put on the tape and you'll see a mountain of a man who can wreak havoc in spurts but disappears for long stretches when his gas tank runs... |
18 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 24 | 118 |
84.7
|
The tape reveals a player caught between two identities - his natural pass-rush instincts suggest interior pocket pressure could be his... |
19 |
|
6-1
320lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-1 | 5.10 | 15 | 64.4 |
84.6
|
When evaluating Corleone's pro fit, his abilities paint the picture of a player whose impact will depend heavily on situational usage and... |
20 |
|
6-2
240lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 21 | 99 |
84.6
|
Thomas enters the NFL conversation as a pass rush specialist whose explosive first step and natural bend create immediate problems for... |
21 |
|
6-4
325lbs
5.30
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-4 | 5.30 | 37 | 224.3 |
84.6
|
The evaluation of Orange reveals a player whose powerful frame and penetrating ability create genuine disruption potential, though... |
22 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.65
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 18 | 81.3 |
84.5
|
The speed-to-power conversion that made Howell dangerous in college becomes both his greatest asset and biggest question mark at the next... |
23 |
|
6-2
291lbs
4.86
|
DL |
|
291lbs | 6-2 | 4.86 | 19 | 85 |
84.5
|
Halton's film reveals a player caught between two worlds - his pass-rushing ability jumps off the screen with consistent pressure... |
24 |
|
6-4
251lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 20 | 87.7 |
83.5
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Adebawore has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating... |