Defensive Line Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/30/2022

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
42

DL
Christopher
Hinton

6-4 305lbs 5.28
DL
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
305lbs 6-4 5.28 38 227.5
74.2
Flashes the strength to stack and shed, move down the line to chase running backs in either direction from inside. Played with lean and...
55

DT
Kevin
Atkins

6-3 305lbs 5.09
DT
Fresno State   Mascot
Fresno State Mascot
305lbs 6-3 5.09 68 423
70.6
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.Lower than offensive lineman on every...
100

DL/ED
Trevon
Mason

6-6 305lbs 5.02
DL/ED
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
305lbs 6-6 5.02 82 485
46.0
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
82

DT
Derrick
Tangelo

6-2 304lbs 5.26
DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
304lbs 6-2 5.26 97 549.5
59.2
Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to anchor...
12

DT
Devonte
Wyatt

6-3 304lbs 4.77
DT
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
304lbs 6-3 4.77 8 29.6
87.3
Devonte Wyatt has become an important part of the best defense in college football during 2021 and is an excellent pro prospect. He has an...
93

DL
Elijah
Garcia

6-5 302lbs 5.18
DL
Rice   Mascot
Rice Mascot
302lbs 6-5 5.18 110 628
56.0
Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle. Played...
28

DT
Thomas
Booker

6-3 301lbs 4.94
DT
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
301lbs 6-3 4.94 33 186.2
79.0
Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get...
64

DL
Julian
Rochester

6-5 300lbs 5.54
DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
300lbs 6-5 5.54 66 412
67.2
Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength. Strong and stout at the point of attack with the measurables to occupy multiple...
80

DT
Antwuan
Jackson

6-2 300lbs 5.15
DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
300lbs 6-2 5.15 94 537
60.0
Short, stumpy build so he typically wins the leverage battle. When he does so, Chapman can be tough to move, even showing the ability to...
37

DL/ED
Eric
Johnson

6-5 300lbs 5.07
DL/ED
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
300lbs 6-5 5.07 35 200
78.0
Penetrates through gaps, often forcing running backs to elude him or the back end of the offensive lineman he's pushing before they even...
22

DT
Haskell
Garrett

6-2 300lbs 5.07
DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
300lbs 6-2 5.07 29 167.8
81.5
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. Strong tackler. Has...
61

DL
Kobie
Whiteside

6-1 298lbs 5.30
DL
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
298lbs 6-1 5.30 65 408.7
68.0
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Strong tackler. Has good power in...

2022 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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2022 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.