Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 23 | 77.3 |
84.7
|
Crawford's transition from basketball court to football field makes his developmental arc unlike most prospects in this class. He's... |
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... |
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... |
69 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.82
|
DE/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.82 | 94 | 499 |
74.0
|
Foreman has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Foreman shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
44 |
|
6-3
233lbs
4.74
|
DE/ED |
|
233lbs | 6-3 | 4.74 | 54 | 222.5 |
81.1
|
Hutchins is not going to wow anyone at a weigh-in or blow the doors off at the combine with his first step. What he will do is show up... |