Defensive Tackle Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) celebrates with defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) after a tackle against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 21-10. Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports

DEFENSIVE TACKLE RANKINGS 2024 NFL DRAFT

The 2024 NFL draft class is loaded with quality interior defensive linemen. Maason Smith from LSU is an elite athlete, who demonstrated skills lining up mostly along the edge in his first year at college, something you rarely see from a player of his size given he weighs in at a little over 300 lbs. He had an unfortunate ACL injury last season, so didn't play a lot - despite this, he has the potential to be the best player in the class.

Leonard Taylor III from Miami is a former five-star recruit who has lived up to his potential, especially shining as a pass rusher. In 2022 despite playing on the inside still managed to create consistent pressure while adding four sacks. Taylor's upside is huge and if he continues to improve has top-ten potential.

While playing on the best defense in the nation at Ohio State Michael Hall Jr. put up an impressive season in 2022 despite having to fight for playing time on a loaded Buck Eye team. He's quick enough to line up outside the OT and has the strength to easily hold up inside. Assuming he gets the reps in 2023 expect a breakout year from him.

Player Rankings - Defensive Tackle

#	Player	Pos	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
1	Maason Smith	DT	300lbs	6-5	4.80	3	21.5	88.2 MORE>>	His closing burst is outstanding, and Smith routinely finishes plays. He has some range and toughness as a run defender, showing the...
2	Leonard Taylor	DT	305lbs	6-3	4.80	6	25.2	87.6 MORE>>	Quick footed with rare burst for his size. Very good quickness off the snap to split defenders and penetrate the pocket. Taylor looks like...
3	Ruke Orhorhoro	DT	295lbs	6-4	4.98	11	49.7	86.5 MORE>>	Possesses a tall, solid frame with adequate length, having done a commendable job in losing excessive weight and firming up his...
4	Tyler Davis	DT	300lbs	6-2	4.99	17	69.7	85.9 MORE>>	Davis shows good initial burst, staying low and capable of penetrating through gaps early in the down. Provides some secondary interior...
5	Dontay Corleone	DT	320lbs	6-2	5.10	18	72.3	85.3 MORE>>	Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle. Corleone...
6	Nazir Stackhouse	DT	320lbs	6-3	5.10	12	54.8	85.1 MORE>>	Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle. Rarely goes...
7	Michael Hall Jr.	DT	290lbs	6-2	5.00	8	37.1	85.0 MORE>>	Hall has a wide base and a low center of gravity to hold his ground against single blockers, as well as the upper-body strength to...
8	T'Vondre Sweat	DT	340lbs	6-4	5.05	20	84.2	84.7 MORE>>	Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side...
9	Tyleik Williams	DT	318lbs	6-3	4.58	15	62.4	84.5 MORE>>	Williams is good at exploiting gaps with his initial burst and agile feet, but he could improve in one-on-one situations to be...
10	Fabien Lovett	DT	306lbs	6-4	5.10	31	174	80.0 MORE>>	A technician with a high motor, Lovett has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Lovett shows a strong finishing...
11	Zykeivous Walker	DT	304lbs	6-4	4.75	43	271	78.5 MORE>>	Walker has an impressive blend of length and movement skills, capable of dominating shorter interior blockers as a penetrator and showing...
12	DeWayne Carter	DT	298lbs	6-3	4.95	33	178	76.0 MORE>>	Carter plays with leverage and brings good power, especially in his lower body, consistently holding up against double teams in the run...

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