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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
56 |
|
6-4
282lbs
4.77
|
DL/ED |
|
282lbs | 6-4 | 4.77 | 77 | 617.5 |
73.7
|
Grimes can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Grimes also shows good awareness when... |
32 |
|
6-4
278lbs
4.76
|
DE |
|
278lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 30 | 179.3 |
79.6
|
A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Collins was especially effective getting to the... |
9 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 10 | 44 |
86.7
|
Despite lacking the elite bend and explosiveness that defines premier edge rushers, Sapp's technical refinement and power at the point of... |
3 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 4 | 16.7 |
88.2
|
Woods brings the kind of positional versatility that defensive coordinators dream about. His ability to dominate from multiple alignments... |
25 |
|
6-5
315lbs
4.75
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 24 | 111.8 |
83.0
|
Capehart's tape shows flashes of dominance that scream high level potential, but consistency issues and limited playing time muddy the... |
60 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.75
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 72 | 607 |
68.3
|
A technician with a high motor, Gilliam has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Gilliam shows a strong finishing... |
62 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 73 | 611.5 |
68.0
|
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... |
44 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 58 | 491.5 |
75.2
|
Foreman has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Foreman shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside... |
53 |
|
6-4
295lbs
4.75
|
DE |
|
295lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 65 | 550.5 |
74.0
|
Adeleye has decent enough flexibility to bend the edge, and Adeleye shows a good closing burst. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows... |
24 |
|
6-4
251lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 27 | 118.3 |
83.5
|
Adebawore's NFL future hinges on whether his athletic gifts can overcome the technical deficiencies that have limited his college impact.... |
2 |
|
6-6
288lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
288lbs | 6-6 | 4.74 | 2 | 9.6 |
88.9
|
Faulk fits the bill of a true defensive cornerstone capable of transforming a front seven from day one. His exceptional blend of size,... |
4 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.72
|
DL/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.72 | 3 | 9.8 |
87.9
|
Bain is a day one impact rusher who will have defensive coordinators pounding the table in the top-12 range of the 2026 draft. Watch... |