Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/04/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
52

DT
Jonathan
Jefferson

6-3 295lbs 4.90
DT
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
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...
49

DL
Gabriel
Rubio

6-5 316lbs 4.90
DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
316lbs 6-5 4.90 61 510
74.4
Rubio has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple...
57

DL
Keeshawn
Silver

6-4 336lbs 4.90
DL
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
336lbs 6-4 4.90 62 527.5
72.5
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Agile run-stopper at end, extends to grab backs from the backside...
59

DT
Stephiylan
Green

6-4 290lbs 4.90
DT
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
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...
65

DE
Bryce
Carter

6-3 272lbs 4.90
DE
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
272lbs 6-3 4.90 71 585.5
64.2
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent...
63

DT
Tywone
Malone Jr.

6-4 301lbs 5.00
DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
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...
17

DT
Darrell
Jackson Jr.

6-5 330lbs 5.05
DT
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
330lbs 6-5 5.05 12 53.8
85.2
Put on the tape and you'll see a raw ball of clay who could be molded into something special. Jackson's got the kind of rare physical...
64

DL
Darnell
Jefferies

6-3 285lbs 5.09
DL
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
285lbs 6-3 5.09 84 687
65.0
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...
43

DL
Markis
Deal

6-5 325lbs 5.10
DL
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
325lbs 6-5 5.10 47 329
75.5
His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. Possesses the length and power to ward off...
19

DT
Dontay
Corleone

6-1 320lbs 5.10
DT
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
320lbs 6-1 5.10 17 77.6
84.6
Dontay Corleone projects as a high-impact defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to become a cornerstone of an NFL...
33

DT
Bear
Alexander

6-3 315lbs 5.10
DT
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
315lbs 6-3 5.10 51 363.5
79.3
Bear Alexander projects as a versatile defensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His combination of...
37

DL
Jamari
Lyons

6-4 304lbs 5.10
DL
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
304lbs 6-4 5.10 44 311
77.5

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players post combine 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.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

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.