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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
|
6-6
288lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
288lbs | 6-6 | 4.74 | 2 | 10.2 |
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,... |
59 |
|
6-4
290lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 52 | 382 |
68.8
|
Green has the lateral agility and balance to cover two gaps, and Green shows some good closing burst when moving down the line in... |
13 |
|
6-1
290lbs
4.66
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-1 | 4.66 | 13 | 63.3 |
86.1
|
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... |
23 |
|
6-2
291lbs
4.86
|
DL |
|
291lbs | 6-2 | 4.86 | 19 | 84 |
84.5
|
|
52 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 64 | 537 |
74.0
|
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... |
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... |
60 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.75
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 67 | 572.5 |
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... |
16 |
|
6-4
296lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
296lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 21 | 96.7 |
85.6
|
|
30 |
|
6-3
296lbs
4.88
|
DL |
|
296lbs | 6-3 | 4.88 | 25 | 140.3 |
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... |
18 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 23 | 113 |
84.7
|
|
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... |
63 |
|
6-4
301lbs
5.00
|
DT |
|
301lbs | 6-4 | 5.00 | 73 | 597 |
67.3
|
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... |