Defensive Tackle Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
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... |
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... |
10 |
|
6-1
327lbs
5.31
|
DT |
|
327lbs | 6-1 | 5.31 | 44 | 158.6 |
82.6
|
Keenan fits best as a 1-technique nose tackle in an odd front or a two-gapping interior defender in a system that values space-eating over... |
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... |
20 |
|
6-1
319lbs
5.20
|
DT |
|
319lbs | 6-1 | 5.20 | 73 | 311.3 |
74.2
|
|
1 |
|
6-2
326lbs
5.15
|
DT |
|
326lbs | 6-2 | 5.15 | 4 | 30.8 |
87.4
|
McDonald is a throwback nose tackle in an era obsessed with pass rushers, and there is real value in that. Watch his film against... |
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... |
5 |
|
6-2
322lbs
5.30
|
DT |
|
322lbs | 6-2 | 5.30 | 19 | 67.3 |
84.8
|
Orange's value at the next level is straightforward: he can fill a nose tackle role in an odd-front defense and give you honest, dependable... |
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... |
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... |
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... |