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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 |
|
6-1
290lbs
4.66
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-1 | 4.66 | 24 | 153 |
82.5
|
Durant's skill set aligns with the role of a rotational 3-technique in a 4-3 scheme, with upside as a sub-package rusher. His elite... |
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... |
44 |
|
6-4
295lbs
4.75
|
DE |
|
295lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 50 | 447 |
65.1
|
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... |
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... |
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... |
15 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.80
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 15 | 87 |
83.7
|
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... |
50 |
|
6-4
301lbs
5.00
|
DT |
|
301lbs | 6-4 | 5.00 | 97 | 832 |
50.0
|
Malone can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back. He has violent hands and the long arms to ward off... |
28 |
|
6-4
304lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 32 | 264 |
79.0
|
|
40 |
|
6-2
305lbs
4.80
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 45 | 409 |
70.0
|
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... |
47 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 59 | 541 |
60.9
|
Despite his relatively tall frame, Payne typically plays with a low enough pad level and natural power to push the pocket with the bull... |
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... |
19 |
|
6-5
315lbs
4.75
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 28 | 135 |
82.9
|
Capehart's tape shows flashes of dominance that scream high level potential, but consistency issues and limited playing time muddy the... |