Defensive Line Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/24/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
34

DL
Gabe
Hall

6-6 291lbs 5.03
DL
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
291lbs 6-6 5.03 44 174.6
80.0
Gabe Hall presents as a solid Day 3 prospect with nice size and overall physical attributes. His arm length and strength are key...
33

DL
Fabien
Lovett

6-4 314lbs 5.10
DL
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
314lbs 6-4 5.10 42 168.2
80.0
Fabien Lovett stands out primarily for his run-stopping capabilities, anchoring the defensive line with his substantial frame and robust...
32

DL/ED
Nelson
Ceaser

6-3 254lbs 4.70
DL/ED
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.70 41 166.3
80.1
Nelson Ceaser has proven himself as a force on the edge, characterized by his explosive first step and ability to disrupt the...
31

DT
Jordan
Jefferson

6-3 313lbs 4.70
DT
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
313lbs 6-3 4.70 45 175.4
80.4
Jordan Jefferson has shown the raw tools expected of a serviceable NFL interior lineman. His explosive first step and strong...
30

DE/ED
Braiden
McGregor

6-5 257lbs 4.68
DE/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
257lbs 6-5 4.68 40 154
80.4
Braiden McGregor’s college career paints the picture of a developmental edge prospect with a clear upside that could tempt NFL teams...
29

DL
McKinnley
Jackson

6-2 326lbs 5.26
DL
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
326lbs 6-2 5.26 33 115.7
80.6
McKinnley Jackson checks in as a promising yet raw talent for the NFL trenches, flashing the kind of quick first-step and bulldozer...
28

DE/ED
Myles
Cole

6-6 278lbs 4.67
DE/ED
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
278lbs 6-6 4.67 36 138
80.9
Myles Cole enters the NFL Draft as a project with impressive upside. His physical metrics are off the charts; with elite arm length and...
27

DE/ED
Xavier
Thomas

6-2 244lbs 4.62
DE/ED
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
244lbs 6-2 4.62 38 152.2
81.9
Xavier Thomas flashes significant upside as a pass rusher, making him an intriguing prospect in the NFL Draft. His explosive first step and...
26

DT
Tyler
Davis

6-2 301lbs 5.02
DT
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
301lbs 6-2 5.02 32 112.2
82.2
Tyler Davis enters the NFL Draft as a battle-tested interior defensive lineman. His Clemson game tape shows a player with the ability to...
25

DL
Leonard
Taylor III

6-4 303lbs 5.12
DL
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
303lbs 6-4 5.12 24 84.9
82.4
Leonard Taylor III's path to the NFL Draft underscores a profile teeming with upside but tempered by technical gaps that necessitate...
24

DE/ED
Jalyx
Hunt

6-4 252lbs 4.64
DE/ED
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
252lbs 6-4 4.64 34 121.8
82.5
Jalyx Hunt enters the NFL Draft as an intriguing developmental prospect with a high ceiling. Despite his limited experience at the edge...
23

DE/ED
Brennan
Jackson

6-4 264lbs 4.69
DE/ED
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
264lbs 6-4 4.69 35 122
82.7
Brennan Jackson enters the NFL Draft as a high-energy edge defender who is best in run defense and shows some potential as a pass rusher...

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.