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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
37 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 48 | 467 |
60.9
|
Despite his relatively tall frame, Payne typically plays with a low enough pad level and natural power to push the pocket with the bull... |
38 |
|
6-4
336lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
336lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 68 | 634 |
55.1
|
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... |
39 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.69
|
DL |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 91 | 786 |
46.2
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Donald is remarkably instinctive. Donald... |
40 |
|
6-4
290lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 93 | 792 |
45.6
|
Green has the lateral agility and balance to cover two gaps, and Green shows some good closing burst when moving down the line in... |
41 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 94 | 793 |
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... |
42 |
|
6-6
240lbs
4.62
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-6 | 4.62 | 108 | 891 |
35.6
|
He’s a capable blitzer with the ability to close quickly. He’s also very good in coverage, rangy with good awareness in zone coverage, and... |