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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 |
|
6-3
296lbs
4.88
|
DL |
|
296lbs | 6-3 | 4.88 | 27 | 144.7 |
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... |
29 |
|
6-5
250lbs
4.65
|
DL/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 26 | 143.8 |
81.0
|
Payton projects as a high-ceiling edge rusher with the bend and burst to be a day-one contributor in passing situations. His length and... |
28 |
|
6-5
265lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 30 | 162.5 |
81.6
|
Shelby displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit. He has... |
27 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.20
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 40 | 270 |
82.1
|
Hunter shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher. Can make the impressive... |
26 |
|
6-3
250lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 25 | 118 |
82.9
|
|
25 |
|
6-5
315lbs
4.75
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 23 | 107.3 |
83.0
|
Capehart's tape shows flashes of dominance that scream high level potential, but consistency issues and limited playing time muddy the... |
24 |
|
6-4
251lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 20 | 87.7 |
83.5
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Adebawore has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating... |
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... |
22 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.65
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 18 | 81.3 |
84.5
|
The speed-to-power conversion that made Howell dangerous in college becomes both his greatest asset and biggest question mark at the next... |
21 |
|
6-4
325lbs
5.30
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-4 | 5.30 | 37 | 224.3 |
84.6
|
The evaluation of Orange reveals a player whose powerful frame and penetrating ability create genuine disruption potential, though... |
20 |
|
6-2
240lbs
4.62
|
DE/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 21 | 99 |
84.6
|
Thomas enters the NFL conversation as a pass rush specialist whose explosive first step and natural bend create immediate problems for... |
19 |
|
6-1
320lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-1 | 5.10 | 15 | 64.4 |
84.6
|
When evaluating Corleone's pro fit, his abilities paint the picture of a player whose impact will depend heavily on situational usage and... |