Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36 |
|
6-4
292lbs
5.07
|
DE/ED |
|
292lbs | 6-4 | 5.07 | 35 | 129.9 |
82.3
|
Onyedim spent five college seasons without missing a game due to injury, and that durability matters to a roster-building staff. The frame... |
35 |
|
6-3
298lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
298lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 39 | 132.9 |
82.4
|
Benny is a run-first defensive tackle whose best football comes between the tackles in traditional two-gap fronts. He can hold his gap,... |
34 |
|
6-8
330lbs
5.40
|
DT |
|
330lbs | 6-8 | 5.40 | 27 | 95 |
82.4
|
When I watch Harris on tape, I see a guy who could carve out a long career eating blocks at nose tackle in an odd front. That frame is... |
33 |
|
6-6
258lbs
4.81
|
DE/ED |
|
258lbs | 6-6 | 4.81 | 46 | 161.6 |
82.5
|
Llewellyn is one of the more interesting later-round gambles in this class because the gap between his best pass-rush reps and his... |
32 |
|
6-1
265lbs
4.90
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-1 | 4.90 | 33 | 116.3 |
82.5
|
Kamara's path to NFL snaps runs through sub-packages and designated pass rush roles. His burst off the line, hand usage, and ability to win... |
31 |
|
6-1
327lbs
5.31
|
DT |
|
327lbs | 6-1 | 5.31 | 44 | 158.6 |
82.6
|
Keenan fits best as a 1-technique nose tackle in an odd front or a two-gapping interior defender in a system that values space-eating over... |
30 |
|
6-1
280lbs
5.06
|
DT |
|
280lbs | 6-1 | 5.06 | 59 | 235.4 |
82.7
|
Gill-Howard brings the kind of interior quickness and gap penetration that defensive coordinators dream about when they draw up stunts... |
29 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.05 | 32 | 111 |
83.1
|
Look at the grades and the picture gets real clear, real fast. The run defense and tackling numbers are legitimate. The pass rush... |
28 |
|
6-5
313lbs
4.85
|
DT |
|
313lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 38 | 131.7 |
83.2
|
Capehart's combine workout changed the conversation around him. He posted one of the fastest 40 times among defensive tackles in the... |
27 |
|
6-2
273lbs
4.76
|
DE/ED |
|
273lbs | 6-2 | 4.76 | 40 | 143.9 |
83.3
|
Despite lacking the elite bend and explosiveness that defines premier edge rushers, Sapp's technical refinement and power at the point of... |
26 |
|
6-2
291lbs
4.79
|
DL |
|
291lbs | 6-2 | 4.79 | 37 | 130.8 |
83.3
|
Proctor's calling card at the next level is obvious: he can rush the passer from the interior. That pass rush ability is not just good... |
25 |
|
6-3
257lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 45 | 159.8 |
83.4
|
Curry's relentless motor and ability to wreak havoc in the backfield translate directly to the professional level, and his performance... |