Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 |
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6-4
320lbs
5.25
|
DL |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.25 | 47 | 284 |
78.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Hall has the strong core and powerful hands to shed... |
34 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.20
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 51 | 335.7 |
74.1
|
Hunter shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher. Can make the impressive... |
47 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 82 | 549 |
60.9
|
Despite his relatively tall frame, Payne typically plays with a low enough pad level and natural power to push the pocket with the bull... |
32 |
|
6-5
325lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 49 | 299.5 |
75.5
|
His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. Possesses the length and power to ward off... |
27 |
|
6-4
304lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 44 | 254 |
79.0
|
|
10 |
|
6-1
320lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-1 | 5.10 | 15 | 69.2 |
83.5
|
Dontay Corleone projects as a high-impact defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to become a cornerstone of an NFL... |
17 |
|
6-3
315lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 48 | 289.5 |
82.6
|
Bear Alexander projects as a versatile defensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His combination of... |
55 |
|
6-3
285lbs
5.09
|
DL |
|
285lbs | 6-3 | 5.09 | 142 |
43.5
|
Jefferies is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Jefferies displays a good feel as a grappler in the... | |
7 |
|
6-5
330lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
330lbs | 6-5 | 5.05 | 8 | 42.3 |
83.8
|
Put on the tape and you'll see a raw ball of clay who could be molded into something special. Jackson's got the kind of rare physical... |
50 |
|
6-4
301lbs
5.00
|
DT |
|
301lbs | 6-4 | 5.00 | 117 | 731 |
50.0
|
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... |
52 |
|
6-4
290lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 81 | 544 |
45.6
|
Green has the lateral agility and balance to cover two gaps, and Green shows some good closing burst when moving down the line in... |
49 |
|
6-4
336lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
336lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 102 | 635.5 |
55.1
|
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Agile run-stopper at end, extends to grab backs from the backside... |