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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
55 |
|
6-4
280lbs
4.81
|
DL |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.81 | 76 | 609 |
74.0
|
|
31 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.80
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 37 | 239 |
80.3
|
He’s excellent at setting the edge against the run, with the core strength and long arms to stack and shed blockers. Hobbs displays the... |
56 |
|
6-4
282lbs
4.77
|
DL/ED |
|
282lbs | 6-4 | 4.77 | 72 | 590 |
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 | 27 | 146.7 |
79.6
|
A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Collins was especially effective getting to the... |
53 |
|
6-4
295lbs
4.75
|
DE |
|
295lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 63 | 535.5 |
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... |
44 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 56 | 463.5 |
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... |
24 |
|
6-4
251lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 18 | 80.3 |
83.5
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Adebawore has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating... |
36 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 43 | 307 |
78.0
|
Traore has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He has decent enough flexibility to bend the... |
22 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.65
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 15 | 70.3 |
84.5
|
Howell's profile is that of a high-upside edge rusher with the potential to contribute immediately as a designated pass-rush specialist.... |
51 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.64
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 60 | 509 |
74.0
|
Smith shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He’s a capable blitzer with... |
48 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.60
|
DE |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 58 | 496 |
74.8
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside... |
54 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.55
|
DL/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 68 | 573.5 |
74.0
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Clowney is remarkably instinctive. He's... |