Defensive Tackle Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 03/25/2023
Player Rankings - Defensive Tackle
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 |
|
6-2
294lbs
5.23
|
DT |
|
294lbs | 6-2 | 5.23 | 174 |
59.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
18 |
|
6-4
292lbs
5.22
|
DT |
|
292lbs | 6-4 | 5.22 | 80 | 334 |
73.0
|
Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body. Durden has a wide base and a... |
10 |
|
6-2
320lbs
5.21
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-2 | 5.21 | 25 | 122.8 |
69.0
|
Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to... |
26 |
|
6-1
290lbs
5.20
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-1 | 5.20 | 93 | 535 |
59.2
|
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size.Strong tackler. Has... |
2 |
|
6-3
305lbs
5.15
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.15 | 9 | 55.7 |
89.0
|
Nixon is a powerful presence on the line. He has had a really impressive season (being a finalist for both the Outland Trophy and... |
21 |
|
6-5
300lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
300lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 179 |
55.0
|
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Played with lean... | |
24 |
|
6-2
294lbs
5.09
|
DT |
|
294lbs | 6-2 | 5.09 | 186 |
53.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Strength gives ends a chance to twist inside and... | |
29 |
|
6-3
292lbs
5.09
|
DT |
|
292lbs | 6-3 | 5.09 | 75 | 309.3 |
30.0
|
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. Provides some... |
3 |
|
6-3
288lbs
5.07
|
DT |
|
288lbs | 6-3 | 5.07 | 5 | 53 |
85.0
|
Explosive defensive tackle, Levi Onwuzurike is long and rangy. He has good technique and is athletic (as can be seen on run... |
22 |
|
6-3
305lbs
5.07
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.07 | 33 | 167.5 |
55.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... |
16 |
|
6-3
275lbs
5.06
|
DL/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 5.06 | 99 | 452 |
60.0
|
His strength up and down the line of scrimmage, and quickness for his size, make him a mid- to late-round target. Excellent... |
7 |
|
6-3
305lbs
5.00
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.00 | 12 | 78.4 |
71.0
|
A former rugby player, Jay plays with an extremely high motor and is a high effort player that is surprisingly athletic for a big guy. A... |