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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 |
|
6-4
304lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 29 | 230 |
79.0
|
|
26 |
|
6-1
285lbs
4.85
|
DL |
|
285lbs | 6-1 | 4.85 | 30 | 244 |
78.5
|
He’s flexible enough to bend the edge, and he’s at his best when Collins can use his quickness and change-of-direction abilities to counter... |
27 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.25
|
DL |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.25 | 31 | 252 |
78.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Hall has the strong core and powerful hands to shed... |
28 |
|
6-5
325lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 32 | 278 |
75.5
|
His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. Possesses the length and power to ward off... |
29 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.20
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 33 | 304 |
74.1
|
Hunter shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher. Can make the impressive... |
30 |
|
6-6
267lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
267lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 35 | 314 |
74.0
|
Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line. James... |
31 |
|
6-5
325lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 36 | 327 |
73.3
|
Oatis fits the mold of a rotational piece in an NFL defensive line, with the potential to develop into a starting nose tackle or... |
32 |
|
6-5
316lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
316lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 37 | 337 |
72.6
|
Rubio has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple... |
33 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.45
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.45 | 38 | 338 |
72.5
|
Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado... |
34 |
|
6-2
305lbs
4.80
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 39 | 359 |
70.0
|
His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows... |
35 |
|
6-4
280lbs
4.81
|
DL |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.81 | 41 | 367 |
69.0
|
|
36 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.55
|
DL/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 46 | 456 |
61.3
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Clowney is remarkably instinctive. He's... |