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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
47 |
|
6-2
305lbs
4.80
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 61 | 533.5 |
75.0
|
His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows... |
55 |
|
6-4
280lbs
4.81
|
DL |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.81 | 79 | 629 |
74.0
|
|
40 |
|
6-1
285lbs
4.85
|
DL |
|
285lbs | 6-1 | 4.85 | 46 | 327 |
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... |
7 |
|
6-5
270lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 6 | 25.2 |
87.3
|
Uiagalelei brings a blend of raw pass-rush ability and developmental upside to the draft. His journey from rotational freshman to sophomore... |
5 |
|
6-5
283lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
283lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 5 | 17.3 |
87.6
|
Overton will be a defensive coordinator's dream – a Swiss Army knife who brings rare size-speed combination that jumps off the tape. After... |
23 |
|
6-2
291lbs
4.86
|
DL |
|
291lbs | 6-2 | 4.86 | 19 | 85 |
84.5
|
Halton's film reveals a player caught between two worlds - his pass-rushing ability jumps off the screen with consistent pressure... |
30 |
|
6-3
296lbs
4.88
|
DL |
|
296lbs | 6-3 | 4.88 | 23 | 106.3 |
80.8
|
Smith has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. Quick off the snap in the pass rush, Smith has... |
10 |
|
6-4
305lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
305lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 9 | 41.5 |
86.4
|
Despite flashing developmental promise, Miller remains something of an unfinished product entering 2025. When he's at his best, his... |
18 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 25 | 113 |
84.7
|
Aaron Graves is a player caught between two identities - his natural pass-rush instincts suggest interior pocket pressure could be his... |
16 |
|
6-4
296lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
296lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 22 | 105.3 |
85.6
|
The tape shows a defensive tackle whose game is built on power and leverage rather than flash and finesse. Benny dominates as a run... |
38 |
|
6-3
280lbs
4.90
|
DL/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 42 | 288 |
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... |
45 |
|
6-5
325lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 55 | 453 |
75.0
|
Oatis fits the mold of a rotational piece in an NFL defensive line, with the potential to develop into a starting nose tackle or... |