Defensive Line Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
58

DL/ED
Rondell
Bothroyd

6-3 275lbs 4.80
DL/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.80 82 462
60.4
Bothroyd is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Bothroyd displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone...
41

DE/ED
Zion
Tupuola-Fetu...

6-3 244lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
244lbs 6-3 4.80 46 186.8
78.5
Tupuola-Fetui chases well in pursuit, and has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. He has...
15

DE
Brandon
Dorlus

6-3 283lbs 4.85
DE
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
283lbs 6-3 4.85 18 68.5
84.7
Dorlus's strengths lie in his physicality and technique. His dense frame and natural leverage allow him to engage and overpower opponents...
18

DT
Mekhi
Wingo

6-0 284lbs 4.85
DT
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
284lbs 6-0 4.85 26 86.7
83.5
Mekhi Wingo's trajectory from the SEC to the NFL draft board underscores a DT with undeniable disruptiveness and a motor that doesn't quit....
4

DL
Byron
Murphy II

6-0 297lbs 4.87
DL
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
297lbs 6-0 4.87 4 21.3
88.6
Byron Murphy II emerges as a standout defensive tackle in this year's draft class, primarily due to his exceptional abilities as an...
10

DT
Ruke
Orhorhoro

6-4 294lbs 4.89
DT
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
294lbs 6-4 4.89 17 65.1
85.6
Despite starting football later than most of his peers, Orhorhoro has showcased the athleticism, strength, and versatility that make him an...
62

DL/ED
Caleb
Okechukwu

6-4 276lbs 4.90
DL/ED
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
276lbs 6-4 4.90 86 479.5
52.7
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
66

DL
Christian
Clayton

6-2 340lbs 4.90
DL
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
340lbs 6-2 4.90 75 399
50.0
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Clayton has a wide base and a low...
8

DL
Kris
Jenkins

6-3 299lbs 4.91
DL
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
299lbs 6-3 4.91 11 53.4
86.3
Kris Jenkins from Michigan is catching eyes as a potential NFL draft pick, especially for teams looking for muscle on the defensive...
6

DL/ED
Darius
Robinson

6-5 285lbs 4.95
DL/ED
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
285lbs 6-5 4.95 7 40.7
86.9
Robinson's transition from the interior to the edge has highlighted his adaptability and physicality, making him a fit for NFL defenses...
3

DL
Jer'Zhan
Newton

6-2 304lbs 4.95
DL
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
304lbs 6-2 4.95 3 18.5
89.5
Jer'Zhan Newton, despite being on the smaller side for a defensive lineman, stands out for his dynamic play at Illinois. His ability to...
69

NT
Cole
Godbout

6-4 290lbs 4.95
NT
Wyoming   Mascot
Wyoming Mascot
290lbs 6-4 4.95 89 512
48.2
Quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. Highly competitive and fierce, showing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop...

2024 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2024 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.