BEST RATED TACKLING DEFENSIVE LINEMEN 2026 NFL Draft

2026 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.

2026 Defensive linemen ranked by TACKLING

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Rayshaun
Benny

DL
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
88 73 89
85.5
2

Jamari
Lyons

DL
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
85 62 74
78.0
3

Keldric
Faulk

DL
/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
84 81 93
88.9
4

Kelby
Collins

DE
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
83 69 77
79.9
5

Jehiem
Oatis

DL
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
80 80 80
75.0
6

Jordan
Hall

DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
79 56 56
77.2
7

Keeshawn
Silver

DL
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
79 71 61
73.0
8

Tyler
Johnson

DL
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
79 72 79
74.4
9

Dylan
Brooks

DE
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
78 78 78
75.0
10

Samuel
M'Pemba

LB
/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
78 60 46
71.0
11

Daevin
Hobbs

DL
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
77 59 70
81.0
12

Christen
Miller

DL
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
77 76 88
86.4
13

Keyon
Ware-Hudson

DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
77 77 77
75.0
14

Stephiylan
Green

DT
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
76 65 68
70.0
15

Gabriel
Rubio

DL
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
76 76 76
75.0
16

Keaten
Wade

DE
/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
76 76 76
75.0
17

Tim
Keenan III

DL
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
76 74 90
85.7
18

DeMonte
Capehart

DT
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
76 69 77
83.0
19

Gracen
Halton

DL
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
76 83 78
84.6
20

Adonijah
Green

DL
/ED
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
75 72 53
65.0