Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 |
|
6-6
262lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
262lbs | 6-6 | 4.75 | 11 | 39.2 |
85.6
|
Young's tape at Missouri tells the story of a player whose impact on the game goes well beyond what the box score captures. The sack... |
6 |
|
6-2
298lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
298lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 3 | 23.7 |
86.3
|
Woods possesses the kind of first-step quickness and athletic ability that simply cannot be taught, and his verified testing numbers back... |
80 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.76
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 127 | 541.5 |
62.4
|
A technician with a high motor, Gilliam has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Gilliam shows a strong finishing... |
76 |
|
6-4
282lbs
4.76
|
DL/ED |
|
282lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 143 | 557.5 |
70.3
|
Grimes can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Grimes also shows good awareness when... |
27 |
|
6-2
273lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
273lbs | 6-2 | 4.76 | 40 | 143.9 |
83.3
|
Despite lacking the elite bend and explosiveness that defines premier edge rushers, Sapp's technical refinement and power at the point of... |
63 |
|
6-6
270lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 81 | 363 |
74.4
|
Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line. James... |
25 |
|
6-3
257lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 45 | 159.8 |
83.4
|
Curry's relentless motor and ability to wreak havoc in the backfield translate directly to the professional level, and his performance... |
26 |
|
6-2
291lbs
4.79
|
DL |
|
291lbs | 6-2 | 4.79 | 37 | 130.8 |
83.3
|
Proctor's calling card at the next level is obvious: he can rush the passer from the interior. That pass rush ability is not just good... |
70 |
|
6-2
305lbs
4.80
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 96 | 501.5 |
74.0
|
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... |
66 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 74 | 314.3 |
74.0
|
|
21 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 23 | 77.3 |
84.7
|
Crawford's transition from basketball court to football field makes his developmental arc unlike most prospects in this class. He's... |
56 |
|
6-3
261lbs
4.81
|
DE/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-3 | 4.81 | 76 | 322.8 |
78.7
|
There is a lot to wrestle with on O'Neill's tape. On one hand, you see a player who has produced at every single stop in his college... |