2027 NFL Draft Defensive Line Rankings - 13-24
LAST UPDATED: 09/28/2026
Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.60
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.60 | 14 | 63 |
85.9
|
Ross is a rare athlete off the edge, a former five-star whose first-step quickness threatens the corner before tackles can set, and he... |
14 |
|
6-6
285lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
285lbs | 6-6 | 4.75 | 15 | 77.5 |
85.1
|
Smith is a heavy, powerful edge whose 285-pound frame lets him win with a bull rush and kick inside on passing downs, and the production... |
15 |
|
6-6
276lbs
4.90
|
DL/ED |
|
276lbs | 6-6 | 4.90 | 10 | 51.4 |
84.5
|
Rhodes is a long, productive edge whose 78-inch frame is the swing trait, letting him keep tackles off his chest and convert reach into a... |
16 |
|
6-4
255lbs
4.60
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 16 | 87.5 |
83.6
|
Saka is an explosive speed rusher whose pass rush was excellent even on a limited snap count, a loose-hipped edge who bends the corner and... |
17 |
|
6-0
307lbs
4.94
|
DL |
|
307lbs | 6-0 | 4.94 | 29 | 219 |
83.4
|
A stout interior run defender at Indiana, Tucker anchored the middle of the Hoosiers' front in the Big Ten and did his best work stacking... |
18 |
|
6-7
265lbs
4.88
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-7 | 4.88 | 34 | 253 |
83.3
|
Nwaneri is a developmental swing on rare tools, a former five-star with 79-inch length who led Nebraska in sacks as a redshirt freshman... |
19 |
|
6-2
322lbs
4.95
|
DT |
|
322lbs | 6-2 | 4.95 | 20 | 142.5 |
83.1
|
Jackson flashed first as a freshman All-American and built on it in 2025, giving Oklahoma a quick-twitch interior presence who plays bigger... |
20 |
|
6-4
276lbs
4.65
|
DL/ED |
|
276lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 18 | 94.3 |
82.5
|
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:... |
21 |
|
6-2
290lbs
4.78
|
DL |
|
290lbs | 6-2 | 4.78 | 28 | 214.5 |
82.0
|
A compact, quick-twitch interior defender at Virginia Tech, Copeland wins with leverage, snap quickness and a nonstop motor rather than... |
22 |
|
6-3
296lbs
4.85
|
DE |
|
296lbs | 6-3 | 4.85 | 19 | 109.7 |
81.9
|
Ibirogba is a riser who reshaped his body from a 250-pound edge into a 296-pound interior rusher, and the move paid off with a strong pass... |
23 |
|
6-5
265lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-5 | 4.80 | 31 | 234.5 |
81.6
|
Crawford is a balanced, dependable edge whose even, well-rounded game against run and pass makes him a useful three-down piece, and he... |
24 |
|
6-3
247lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 25 | 171 |
81.3
|
Tuliaupupu is a story of perseverance, a former USC signee who lost roughly five seasons to injuries and resurfaced at Montana as an... |