Defensive Tackle Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
6-2
298lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
298lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 3 | 23.7 |
86.3
|
Woods possesses the kind of first-step quickness and athletic ability that simply cannot be taught, and his verified testing numbers back... | |
12 |
6-1
290lbs
4.75
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-1 | 4.75 | 42 | 156 |
81.3
|
The central question with Durant is one every scout has to answer: why didn't the production catch up to the athleticism? His Combine... | |
21 |
6-2
305lbs
4.80
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 96 | 501.5 |
74.0
|
His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows... | |
7 |
6-5
313lbs
4.85
|
DT |
|
313lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 38 | 131.7 |
83.2
|
Capehart's combine workout changed the conversation around him. He posted one of the fastest 40 times among defensive tackles in the... | |
17 |
6-0
287lbs
4.87
|
DT |
|
287lbs | 6-0 | 4.87 | 50 | 200.5 |
80.9
|
Robinson's value at the next level hinges on scheme. He is a one-gap penetrator who wins with quickness off the ball and low pad level... | |
15 |
6-2
308lbs
4.88
|
DT |
|
308lbs | 6-2 | 4.88 | 65 | 275.4 |
81.1
|
Gusta is a tricky evaluation because the effort and hand violence are real, but the production and measurables raise questions about... | |
22 |
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... | |
6 |
6-6
315lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-6 | 5.05 | 26 | 87.1 |
84.6
|
Jackson's calling card at the next level will be his run defense. His size and reach give him a natural advantage absorbing blocks and... | |
8 |
6-4
313lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.05 | 32 | 111 |
83.1
|
Look at the grades and the picture gets real clear, real fast. The run defense and tackling numbers are legitimate. The pass rush... | |
9 |
6-1
280lbs
5.06
|
DT |
|
280lbs | 6-1 | 5.06 | 59 | 235.4 |
82.7
|
Gill-Howard brings the kind of interior quickness and gap penetration that defensive coordinators dream about when they draw up stunts... | |
18 |
6-2
323lbs
5.09
|
DT |
|
323lbs | 6-2 | 5.09 | 56 | 227.3 |
80.8
|
Eason's value at the next level is straightforward: he can eat blocks and keep linebackers clean in the run game. His low pad level... | |
4 |
6-0
340lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
340lbs | 6-0 | 5.10 | 28 | 99.1 |
84.9
|
Corleone has a rare combination of size, strength, and movement ability for the nose tackle position. His college testing numbers back that... |












