Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 |
|
6-4
311lbs
5.40
|
DL |
|
311lbs | 6-4 | 5.40 | 104 | 513.5 |
72.0
|
Despite his relatively tall frame, Payne typically plays with a low enough pad level and natural power to push the pocket with the bull... |
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... |
75 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 116 | 525.5 |
71.0
|
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... |
76 |
|
6-4
282lbs
4.76
|
DL/ED |
|
282lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 143 | 557.5 |
70.3
|
Grimes can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Grimes also shows good awareness when... |
77 |
|
6-3
285lbs
5.09
|
DL |
|
285lbs | 6-3 | 5.09 | 88 | 444 |
68.0
|
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... |
78 |
|
6-4
330lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
330lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 83 | 383.8 |
67.2
|
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... |
79 |
|
6-4
266lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
266lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 87 | 441 |
65.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
80 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.76
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 127 | 541.5 |
62.4
|
A technician with a high motor, Gilliam has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Gilliam shows a strong finishing... |
81 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.69
|
DL |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 145 | 559 |
62.3
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Donald is remarkably instinctive. Donald... |
82 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 130 | 543.5 |
62.1
|
Denhoff has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He explodes off the line with a quick first... |
83 |
|
6-4
309lbs
5.12
|
DT |
|
309lbs | 6-4 | 5.12 | 135 | 549 |
61.8
|
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... |
84 |
|
6-3
274lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
274lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 137 | 550.5 |
59.1
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |