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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33 |
|
6-6
267lbs
4.78
|
DE/ED |
|
267lbs | 6-6 | 4.78 | 50 | 304.5 |
78.0
|
Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line. James... |
2 |
|
6-6
288lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
288lbs | 6-6 | 4.74 | 2 | 10.2 |
88.9
|
Flashes nimble feet to chase running backs and mobile quarterbacks to the sideline when lined up at end. Spins off blocks to get back into... |
57 |
|
6-6
240lbs
4.62
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-6 | 4.62 | 69 | 543 |
70.0
|
He’s a capable blitzer with the ability to close quickly. He’s also very good in coverage, rangy with good awareness in zone coverage, and... |
32 |
|
6-5
325lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 49 | 303 |
78.0
|
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... |
7 |
|
6-5
330lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
330lbs | 6-5 | 5.05 | 9 | 44.3 |
87.0
|
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... |
36 |
|
6-5
325lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 55 | 387.5 |
77.2
|
Oatis fits the mold of a rotational piece in an NFL defensive line, with the potential to develop into a starting nose tackle or... |
39 |
|
6-5
316lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
316lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 59 | 469.5 |
77.0
|
Rubio has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple... |
4 |
|
6-5
283lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
283lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 4 | 21.4 |
87.6
|
Overton brings a blend of physical tools and raw potential to the defensive line position. His frame and athleticism suggest scheme... |
5 |
|
6-5
270lbs
4.85
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 5 | 23.7 |
87.4
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
14 |
|
6-5
315lbs
4.75
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 25 | 98.8 |
84.3
|
Capehart's tape shows flashes of dominance that scream high level potential, but consistency issues and limited playing time muddy the... |
54 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 71 | 548 |
73.0
|
Denhoff has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He explodes off the line with a quick first... |
12 |
|
6-5
272lbs
4.68
|
DE/ED |
|
272lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 8 | 43.5 |
84.9
|
Dennis-Sutton projects as a high-upside edge defender with the tools to make an immediate impact in run defense. His first-step... |