Defensive Tackle Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 12/30/2021
Player Rankings - Defensive Tackle
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 |
6-3
325lbs
5.35
|
DT |
|
325lbs | 6-3 | 5.35 | 97 | 442.5 |
60.0
|
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... | |
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... | |
23 |
6-3
230lbs
4.69
|
DL/ED |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 189 |
53.0
|
Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and .bull rushes when he's first off the snap. Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands.... | ||
27 |
6-3
290lbs
5.36
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-3 | 5.36 | 192 |
53.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Average quickness and power and his bull rush will... | ||
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... | |
4 |
6-2
300lbs
4.97
|
DT |
|
300lbs | 6-2 | 4.97 | 18 | 94.8 |
75.0
|
Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get... | |
5 |
6-2
290lbs
5.51
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-2 | 5.51 | 15 | 83.7 |
74.0
|
Jaylen enjoyed an impressive season in 2019, collecting 10.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. Somewhat undersized for his position he is a... | |
6 |
6-2
279lbs
4.73
|
DT |
|
279lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 28 | 132 |
73.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... | |
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... | |
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... | ||
19 |
6-2
270lbs
4.81
|
DL/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-2 | 4.81 | 48 | 297.2 |
65.0
|
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and... |












