Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/26/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
53

DT
Jonathan
Jefferson

6-3 295lbs 4.90
DT
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
295lbs 6-3 4.90 60 515.5
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 62 523
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 63 532
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 52 403
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 75 602.5
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 69 578
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 52.8
85.2
Put on the tape and you'll see a mountain of a man who can wreak havoc in spurts but disappears for long stretches when his gas tank runs...
64

DL
Darnell
Jefferies

6-3 285lbs 5.09
DL
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
285lbs 6-3 5.09 85 689.5
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 50 342.5
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 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...
33

DT
Bear
Alexander

6-3 315lbs 5.10
DT
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
315lbs 6-3 5.10 51 354
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.