Defensive Tackle Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 |
|
6-4
309lbs
5.12
|
DT |
|
309lbs | 6-4 | 5.12 | 135 | 549 |
61.8
|
Malone can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back. He has violent hands and the long arms to ward off... |
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... |
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... |
20 |
|
6-1
319lbs
5.20
|
DT |
|
319lbs | 6-1 | 5.20 | 73 | 311.3 |
74.2
|
|
19 |
|
6-3
307lbs
5.12
|
DT |
|
307lbs | 6-3 | 5.12 | 53 | 220.8 |
80.2
|
Cleveland's NFL value starts and ends with what he can do between the tackles on early downs. He plays with a low center of gravity... |
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... |
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... |
16 |
|
6-3
328lbs
5.25
|
DT |
|
328lbs | 6-3 | 5.25 | 68 | 283.7 |
81.0
|
Jamison-Travis makes his money on early downs, and the NFL role for him is pretty clear: rotational nose tackle in an odd-front or two-gap... |
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... |
14 |
|
6-5
295lbs
5.30
|
DT |
|
295lbs | 6-5 | 5.30 | 62 | 250.5 |
81.1
|
Graves is a pass-rush specialist from the interior whose best path to an NFL role runs through his ability to pressure the quarterback.... |
13 |
|
6-4
310lbs
5.13
|
DT |
|
310lbs | 6-4 | 5.13 | 57 | 229.2 |
81.2
|
Ball is a candidate for a rotational zero- or one-technique role in an even-front defense. His functional size and length give him a... |
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... |