2027 NFL Draft Defensive Line Rankings - 13-24

LAST UPDATED: 11/08/2026

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
24	DL/ED Taylor Wein	6-4 270lbs 4.65	DL/ED	270lbs	6-4	4.65	24	119	82.7 MORE>>	Wein broke out in 2025 as a quick-twitch edge whose first step is among the best in this group, and the production followed the burst:...
12	DE/ED Kenyatta Jackson Jr.	6-6 263lbs 4.65	DE/ED	263lbs	6-6	4.65	11	50.9	84.9 MORE>>	Jackson is a long, explosive edge whose first step and frame give him two ways to beat a tackle. He has rare timed speed for his size and...
80	DL/ED Ernest Willor Jr.	6-4 260lbs 4.66	DL/ED	260lbs	6-4	4.66	80	495.5	65.4 MORE>>	Willor is a fast, explosive edge rusher who was one of Wisconsin's top recruits. He has produced in limited snaps at James Madison, with a...
76	DE/ED Da'Shawn Womack	6-5 265lbs 4.67	DE/ED	265lbs	6-5	4.67	109	610.5	67.1 MORE>>	Womack is a long, physically gifted edge with a five-star pedigree and SEC experience who lands at Auburn for 2026 as the projected leader...
62	DL/ED Danny Okoye	6-3 260lbs 4.68	DL/ED	260lbs	6-3	4.68	58	323	74.5 MORE>>	Okoye is an explosive young edge with the traits that made him a top recruit. He gets off the ball quickly, has pressured the quarterback...
44	DE/ED Aycen Stevens	6-5 264lbs 4.68	DE/ED	264lbs	6-5	4.68	39	225.5	79.8 MORE>>	Stevens has gone from a career backup to one of the breakout pass rushers in the ACC. He fires off the ball quickly for his size, finishes...
35	DE/ED J'Mond Tapp	6-3 256lbs 4.68	DE/ED	256lbs	6-3	4.68	33	190.7	81.1 MORE>>	Tapp is the definition of a late bloomer with blue-chip tools. He arrived at Texas as a prized Louisiana recruit, barely played in Austin,...
9	DL/ED Boubacar Traore	6-5 253lbs 4.68	DL/ED	253lbs	6-5	4.68	10	48	85.2 MORE>>	Traore is an explosive, athletic edge whose first step lets him win the corner before tackles can set their feet. He has rare timed speed...
75	DE/ED Jaleel Johnson	6-4 270lbs 4.69	DE/ED	270lbs	6-4	4.69	132	733	67.5 MORE>>	Johnson is a quick-twitch edge whose 2025 ended after four games, leaving a small but intriguing sample built on speed off the snap and...
47	DL/ED Bryce Young	6-6 260lbs 4.69	DL/ED	260lbs	6-6	4.69	40	230	78.5 MORE>>	Young has the length, speed and bloodlines that get attention, and his best moments show it. He can turn the corner quickly, he finishes...
90	DL/ED Andrew Depaepe	6-5 260lbs 4.70	DL/ED	260lbs	6-5	4.70	122	689	63.1 MORE>>	DePaepe is a fast edge rusher who has earned a steady role at UMass after stops at Michigan State and Indiana. He has 20 pressures this...
55	DL/ED Jordan Norman	6-4 265lbs 4.71	DL/ED	265lbs	6-4	4.71	48	297.5	76.2 MORE>>	Norman is a quick, productive pass rusher who has made an impact in a part-time role at three schools. He gets off the ball fast, has a...

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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.