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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
49 |
|
6-5
316lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
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... |
50 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 59 | 507 |
74.0
|
Despite his relatively tall frame, Payne typically plays with a low enough pad level and natural power to push the pocket with the bull... |
51 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.64
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 60 | 509 |
74.0
|
Smith shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He’s a capable blitzer with... |
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... |
54 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.55
|
DL/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 68 | 573.5 |
74.0
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Clowney is remarkably instinctive. He's... |
55 |
|
6-4
280lbs
4.81
|
DL |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.81 | 76 | 609 |
74.0
|
|
56 |
|
6-4
282lbs
4.77
|
DL/ED |
|
282lbs | 6-4 | 4.77 | 72 | 590 |
73.7
|
Grimes can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Grimes also shows good awareness when... |
57 |
|
6-4
336lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
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... |
58 |
|
6-4
262lbs
4.47
|
DL/ED |
|
262lbs | 6-4 | 4.47 | 75 | 603 |
70.7
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
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... |
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... |