BEST RATED TACKLING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN 2022 NFL Draft

2022 BEST RATED TACKLING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Effective tackling at the defensive line can drastically disrupt offensive schemes and establish a physical tone. Noteworthy players like Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh) and Chase Young (Ohio State) have, in the past decade, exemplified the impact of a defensive lineman with a proficient tackling skill set, consistently demonstrating an ability to bring down ball carriers and quarterbacks alike.

Dive into the data below to uncover the current college defensive linemen demonstrating an adept tackling ability. Engage with various statistics, such as total tackles, tackles for loss, and solo tackles, to understand the defensive prowess and impact these players bring to the table, significantly shaping the dynamics of the game.

2022 Defensive linemen ranked by TACKLING

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Aidan
Hutchinson

DE
/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
91 100 100
94.8
2

Jordan
Davis

DT
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
91 74 90
90.5
3

Kyron
Johnson

OLB
/ED
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
89 84 72
71.2
4

Eyioma
Uwazurike

DE
/ED
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
83 75 81
78.4
5

Jermaine
Johnson II

DE
/ED
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
82 80 85
88.5
6

Phidarian
Mathis

DT
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
82 82 82
85.4
7

Isaiah
Chambers

DL
/ED
McNeese   Mascot
McNeese Mascot
80 86 83
55.0
8

Nolan
Smith

LB
/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
80 84 94
87.8
9

Carson
Wells

OLB
/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
80 73 85
73.1
10

Logan
Hall

DE
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
80 86 77
87.4
11

Kobie
Whiteside

DL
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
80 60 55
68.0
12

Devonte
Wyatt

DT
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
78 88 88
87.3
13

Adam
Anderson

OLB
/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
77 79 66
83.8
14

Josh
Paschal

DE
/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
77 84 93
83.8
15

Noah
Taylor

OLB
/ED
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
77 71 63
76.5
16

James
Houston IV

OLB
/ED
Jackson State   Mascot
Jackson State Mascot
76 89 76
60.2
17

Matthew
Butler

DL
/ED
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
76 78 81
80.8
18

Julian
Rochester

DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
75 58 55
67.2
19

Arnold
Ebiketie

DE
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
75 99 86
88.6
20

Jesse
Luketa

ILB
/ED
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
74 68 84
78.3