Defensive Tackle Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 03/25/2023
Player Rankings - Defensive Tackle
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 |
6-3
292lbs
5.09
|
DT |
|
292lbs | 6-3 | 5.09 | 75 | 309.3 |
30.0
|
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. Provides some... | |
28 |
6-0
322lbs
5.28
|
DT |
|
322lbs | 6-0 | 5.28 | 83 | 345.6 |
41.0
|
Girth and wide-body size with a strong upper and lower body. Extremely strong with the raw power to overwhelm blockers at the point of... | |
27 |
6-3
290lbs
5.36
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-3 | 5.36 | 192 |
53.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Average quickness and power and his bull rush will... | ||
26 |
6-1
290lbs
5.20
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-1 | 5.20 | 93 | 535 |
59.2
|
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size.Strong tackler. Has... | |
25 |
6-0
293lbs
5.31
|
DT |
|
293lbs | 6-0 | 5.31 |
53.0
|
Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get... | |||
24 |
6-2
294lbs
5.09
|
DT |
|
294lbs | 6-2 | 5.09 | 186 |
53.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Strength gives ends a chance to twist inside and... | ||
23 |
6-3
230lbs
4.69
|
DL/ED |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 189 |
53.0
|
Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and .bull rushes when he's first off the snap. Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands.... | ||
22 |
6-3
305lbs
5.07
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.07 | 33 | 167.5 |
55.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
21 |
6-5
300lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
300lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 179 |
55.0
|
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Played with lean... | ||
20 |
6-4
300lbs
5.35
|
DT |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 5.35 |
55.0
|
Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body. Strong tackler. Has good power... | |||
19 |
6-2
270lbs
4.81
|
DL/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-2 | 4.81 | 48 | 297.2 |
65.0
|
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and... | |
18 |
6-4
292lbs
5.22
|
DT |
|
292lbs | 6-4 | 5.22 | 80 | 334 |
73.0
|
Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body. Durden has a wide base and a... |












