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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 |
|
6-3
315lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 23 | 152 |
82.6
|
Bear Alexander projects as a versatile defensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His combination of... |
55 |
|
6-3
285lbs
5.09
|
DL |
|
285lbs | 6-3 | 5.09 | 110 | 908 |
43.5
|
Jefferies is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Jefferies displays a good feel as a grappler in the... |
56 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 118 | 953 |
39.3
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |
43 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 49 | 444 |
65.4
|
He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows good initial quickness and the ability to beat blockers to the inside. He’s quick to react and... |
31 |
|
6-3
280lbs
4.90
|
DL/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 35 | 313 |
75.7
|
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... |
8 |
|
6-3
296lbs
4.88
|
DL |
|
296lbs | 6-3 | 4.88 | 7 | 45 |
86.4
|
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... |
13 |
|
6-3
253lbs
4.78
|
DL/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 13 | 70 |
84.9
|
His handwork is excellent. Thompson is tough against the run, playing with a firm base when setting the edge and showing the upper-body... |
11 |
|
6-3
247lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 11 | 63 |
85.2
|
Tuliaupupu explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays. He has an... |
26 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 30 | 240 |
80.2
|
The stout defender demonstrates NFL-caliber ability to set the edge and disrupt blocking schemes in the run game. Natural power at the... |
17 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 16 | 92 |
83.5
|
Quick off the snap in the pass rush, Woods has violent hands and a good feel for working inside counter moves. A savvy, versatile and... |
54 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.75
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 108 | 888 |
44.9
|
A technician with a high motor, Gilliam has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Gilliam shows a strong finishing... |
3 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.72
|
DL/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.72 | 3 | 23 |
88.5
|
Bain has violent hands and consistently breaks away and disengages from blockers. He’s instinctive, reading, reacting and locating the... |