Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.66
|
DE/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.66 | 48 | 174.6 |
81.2
|
Gumbs is the kind of prospect who makes more sense on paper in two years than he does right now. He has only been playing defensive... |
55 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 60 | 241.3 |
79.0
|
Payton's tested speed is outstanding for an edge rusher his size, and it shows up on tape in chase situations. At his height, that kind of... |
15 |
|
6-4
255lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 18 | 66.5 |
84.9
|
Moore's pass rush ability is the reason he will get drafted, and the senior season tape backs it up. The bull rush generates real pocket... |
74 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.64
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.64 | 120 | 531 |
72.0
|
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... |
68 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.64
|
DE/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 90 | 474.5 |
74.0
|
Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado... |
17 |
|
6-3
239lbs
4.64
|
DE/ED |
|
239lbs | 6-3 | 4.64 | 21 | 72.9 |
84.9
|
Height profiles as a situational pass rusher who can contribute immediately on third downs while developing the strength and technique to... |
20 |
|
6-6
256lbs
4.63
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-6 | 4.63 | 22 | 75.1 |
84.7
|
Dennis-Sutton's combine performance changed the calculus on this evaluation. His explosion and agility numbers ranked among the best ever... |
71 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.60
|
DE |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 85 | 397 |
73.8
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside... |
51 |
|
6-5
257lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
257lbs | 6-5 | 4.59 | 52 | 220.2 |
80.7
|
Making a 53-man roster is going to be a fight for Fano. He is a one-dimensional player at this stage: useful against the run, limited... |
5 |
|
6-2
253lbs
4.59
|
DE/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-2 | 4.59 | 6 | 32.4 |
87.1
|
Indianapolis changed the calculus on Howell, and anybody who tells you otherwise is not being straight with you. The 30 1/4-inch arms and... |
54 |
|
6-5
256lbs
4.58
|
DE/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-5 | 4.58 | 63 | 259 |
79.5
|
|
13 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.52
|
DE/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 15 | 51.9 |
85.1
|
Lawrence's NFL value starts and ends with his ability to rush the passer. The combination of top-end speed off the edge, a developed set of... |