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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 |
|
6-1
265lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-1 | 4.80 | 12 | 64 |
85.2
|
The violent hands and explosive first step translate immediately to passing downs at the next level. Shows refined pass rush plan with... |
13 |
|
6-3
253lbs
4.78
|
DL/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 13 | 70 |
84.9
|
His handwork is excellent. Thompson is tough against the run, playing with a firm base when setting the edge and showing the upper-body... |
11 |
|
6-3
247lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 11 | 63 |
85.2
|
Tuliaupupu explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays. He has an... |
35 |
|
6-6
267lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
267lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 39 | 349 |
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... |
45 |
|
6-4
282lbs
4.77
|
DL/ED |
|
282lbs | 6-4 | 4.77 | 51 | 473 |
63.1
|
Grimes can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Grimes also shows good awareness when... |
4 |
|
6-4
278lbs
4.76
|
DE |
|
278lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 4 | 30 |
87.6
|
A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Collins was especially effective getting to the... |
26 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 30 | 240 |
80.2
|
The stout defender demonstrates NFL-caliber ability to set the edge and disrupt blocking schemes in the run game. Natural power at the... |
33 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 37 | 332 |
74.9
|
Foreman has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Foreman shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside... |
19 |
|
6-5
315lbs
4.75
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 29 | 135 |
82.9
|
Capehart's tape shows flashes of dominance that scream high level potential, but consistency issues and limited playing time muddy the... |
17 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 16 | 92 |
83.5
|
Quick off the snap in the pass rush, Woods has violent hands and a good feel for working inside counter moves. A savvy, versatile and... |
44 |
|
6-4
295lbs
4.75
|
DE |
|
295lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 50 | 447 |
65.1
|
Adeleye has decent enough flexibility to bend the edge, and Adeleye shows a good closing burst. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows... |
53 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 107 | 884 |
45.4
|
Denhoff has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He explodes off the line with a quick first... |