Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 |
|
6-3
274lbs
4.87
|
DE/ED |
|
274lbs | 6-3 | 4.87 | 20 | 67.7 |
84.9
|
Overton profiles as a day two selection who earns a rotational role immediately and develops into a starter with time. His best fit is in... |
11 |
|
6-3
242lbs
4.73
|
DE/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-3 | 4.73 | 17 | 65.6 |
85.5
|
Watch him play and you see an edge defender whose athletic profile makes coordinators drool. The combination of 4.6ish speed, 34-plus inch... |
8 |
|
6-3
259lbs
4.90
|
DE/ED |
|
259lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 8 | 33.3 |
85.9
|
There is a lot to like about what Mesidor puts on tape. His pass rush toolbox ranks among the deepest in this entire draft class, and the... |
70 |
|
6-2
305lbs
4.80
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 96 | 501.5 |
74.0
|
His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows... |
64 |
|
6-2
305lbs
5.25
|
DL |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 5.25 | 69 | 298 |
74.2
|
|
50 |
|
6-2
323lbs
5.09
|
DT |
|
323lbs | 6-2 | 5.09 | 56 | 227.3 |
80.8
|
Eason's value at the next level is straightforward: he can eat blocks and keep linebackers clean in the run game. His low pad level... |
46 |
|
6-2
308lbs
4.88
|
DT |
|
308lbs | 6-2 | 4.88 | 65 | 275.4 |
81.1
|
Gusta is a tricky evaluation because the effort and hand violence are real, but the production and measurables raise questions about... |
38 |
|
6-2
247lbs
4.73
|
DE/ED |
|
247lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 49 | 179 |
81.5
|
The tape from Western Michigan is genuinely exciting. When Tucker gets a runway to the edge and his first step fires clean, he can... |
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... |
19 |
|
6-2
322lbs
5.30
|
DT |
|
322lbs | 6-2 | 5.30 | 19 | 67.3 |
84.8
|
Orange's value at the next level is straightforward: he can fill a nose tackle role in an odd-front defense and give you honest, dependable... |
7 |
|
6-2
241lbs
4.67
|
DE/ED |
|
241lbs | 6-2 | 4.67 | 14 | 46.7 |
86.2
|
Thomas is a pass rush weapon, full stop. That first-step explosion, the ability to bend the corner at absurd angles, and the violent... |