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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
42 |
|
6-6
267lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
267lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 45 | 320 |
76.5
|
Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line. James... |
41 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.25
|
DL |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.25 | 50 | 340 |
77.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Hall has the strong core and powerful hands to shed... |
40 |
|
6-1
285lbs
4.85
|
DL |
|
285lbs | 6-1 | 4.85 | 46 | 322 |
77.0
|
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... |
39 |
|
6-3
247lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 49 | 336 |
77.0
|
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... |
38 |
|
6-3
280lbs
4.90
|
DL/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 38 | 254 |
77.0
|
Mesidor projects as a versatile defensive lineman who can contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes at the next level. His ability to... |
37 |
|
6-4
304lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 44 | 311 |
77.5
|
|
36 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 43 | 307 |
78.0
|
Traore has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He has decent enough flexibility to bend the... |
35 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.67
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.67 | 42 | 298 |
78.0
|
A technician with a high motor, Womack has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Womack shows a strong finishing... |
34 |
|
6-3
253lbs
4.78
|
DL/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 41 | 290 |
78.1
|
His handwork is excellent. Thompson is tough against the run, playing with a firm base when setting the edge and showing the upper-body... |
33 |
|
6-3
315lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 51 | 363.5 |
79.3
|
Bear Alexander projects as a versatile defensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His combination of... |
32 |
|
6-4
278lbs
4.76
|
DE |
|
278lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 27 | 146.7 |
79.6
|
A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Collins was especially effective getting to the... |
31 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.80
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 37 | 239 |
80.3
|
He’s excellent at setting the edge against the run, with the core strength and long arms to stack and shed blockers. Hobbs displays the... |