2027 NFL Draft Defensive Line Rankings - 37-48

LAST UPDATED: 11/02/2026

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
65	DL/ED Rylan Kennedy	6-3 251lbs 4.63	DL/ED	251lbs	6-3	4.63	61	359.5	74.0 MORE>>	Kennedy has become one of the ACC's most disruptive edge rushers in his first season at Florida State. His get-off is rare, he moves around...
64	DL DJ Hicks	6-3 293lbs 4.93	DL	293lbs	6-3	4.93	50	302.5	74.1 MORE>>	Hicks is a powerful, experienced interior lineman who has been part of the Texas A&M rotation for four seasons. He holds up against double...
63	DT Dominick McKinley	6-6 297lbs 5.05	DT	297lbs	6-6	5.05	66	378.5	74.2 MORE>>	McKinley has the explosiveness of a former five-star recruit, and he has made the most of limited snaps this season. He fires off the snap,...
62	DL/ED Danny Okoye	6-3 260lbs 4.68	DL/ED	260lbs	6-3	4.68	58	323	74.5 MORE>>	Okoye is an explosive young edge with the traits that made him a top recruit. He gets off the ball quickly, has pressured the quarterback...
61	DL Dallas Afalava	6-2 295lbs 4.90	DL	295lbs	6-2	4.90	53	307.5	74.5 MORE>>	Afalava is an active, disruptive interior rusher who has produced at two levels. He gets into the backfield often, with 25 pressures this...
60	DE Tomiwa Durojaiye	6-4 291lbs 4.87	DE	291lbs	6-4	4.87	64	363.5	75.0 MORE>>	Durojaiye has finally found a productive home at South Carolina. He uses his power well, holds up against the run and has turned pressure...
59	DT John Walker	6-3 302lbs 5.11	DT	302lbs	6-3	5.11	62	360	75.0 MORE>>	Walker is a strong, disciplined interior lineman who has found a rotation role on a deep Ohio State front. He holds up against the run,...
58	DL Alex January	6-5 308lbs 5.12	DL	308lbs	6-5	5.12	59	327.5	75.0 MORE>>	January is a strong, physical interior lineman who does his job against the run. He holds his gap, anchors well against double teams and...
57	DT Hero Kanu	6-5 309lbs 5.03	DT	309lbs	6-5	5.03	57	320.5	75.0 MORE>>	Kanu has a rare background for an SEC defensive tackle, and his athletic gifts are clear. He has good quickness and balance for his size,...
56	DE Jaray Bledsoe	6-4 315lbs 4.84	DE	315lbs	6-4	4.84	52	307.5	76.0 MORE>>	Bledsoe has grown into a disruptive nose tackle in his second season at Mississippi State. His size makes him hard to move, he eats double...
55	DL/ED Jordan Norman	6-4 265lbs 4.71	DL/ED	265lbs	6-4	4.71	48	297.5	76.2 MORE>>	Norman is a quick, productive pass rusher who has made an impact in a part-time role at three schools. He gets off the ball fast, has a...
54	DL Leroy Jackson	6-1 300lbs 5.01	DL	300lbs	6-1	5.01	47	297.5	76.2 MORE>>	Jackson is a dependable, physical interior lineman who has started since his first full season. He holds his ground against the run,...

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We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.