Defensive Tackle Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
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... |
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... |
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.... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |