Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.05 | 32 | 111 |
83.1
|
Look at the grades and the picture gets real clear, real fast. The run defense and tackling numbers are legitimate. The pass rush... |
22 |
|
6-6
315lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-6 | 5.05 | 26 | 87.1 |
84.6
|
Jackson's calling card at the next level will be his run defense. His size and reach give him a natural advantage absorbing blocks and... |
9 |
|
6-6
327lbs
5.04
|
DL |
|
327lbs | 6-6 | 5.04 | 7 | 32.9 |
85.7
|
Watch the tape on from his LSU and Ole Miss games in 2024 and you will see a player who can wreck an offensive game plan when everything... |
84 |
|
6-3
274lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
274lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 137 | 550.5 |
59.1
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |
78 |
|
6-4
330lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
330lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 83 | 383.8 |
67.2
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Agile run-stopper at end, extends to grab backs from the backside... |
75 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 116 | 525.5 |
71.0
|
He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows good initial quickness and the ability to beat blockers to the inside. He’s quick to react and... |
58 |
|
6-3
300lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 70 | 299 |
78.0
|
|
35 |
|
6-3
298lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
298lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 39 | 132.9 |
82.4
|
Benny is a run-first defensive tackle whose best football comes between the tackles in traditional two-gap fronts. He can hold his gap,... |
32 |
|
6-1
265lbs
4.90
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-1 | 4.90 | 33 | 116.3 |
82.5
|
Kamara's path to NFL snaps runs through sub-packages and designated pass rush roles. His burst off the line, hand usage, and ability to win... |
14 |
|
6-4
321lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
321lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 13 | 46.4 |
85.0
|
Put the tape on and you see a defensive tackle who can absolutely wreck a running game. Miller's ability to hold the point of attack,... |
8 |
|
6-3
259lbs
4.90
|
DE/ED |
|
259lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 8 | 33.3 |
85.9
|
There is a lot to like about what Mesidor puts on tape. His pass rush toolbox ranks among the deepest in this entire draft class, and the... |
43 |
|
6-4
256lbs
4.89
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-4 | 4.89 | 51 | 205.3 |
81.1
|
Williams fits best as a rotational base-four end who can reduce inside on passing downs. His run defense grades are his calling card,... |