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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
57 |
|
6-6
240lbs
4.62
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-6 | 4.62 | 157 |
35.6
|
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... | |
56 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 128 | 764.5 |
39.3
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |
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... | |
54 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.75
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 120 | 737 |
44.9
|
A technician with a high motor, Gilliam has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Gilliam shows a strong finishing... |
53 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.75
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 122 | 741.5 |
45.4
|
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... |
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... |
51 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.69
|
DL |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 121 | 737.5 |
46.2
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Donald is remarkably instinctive. Donald... |
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... |
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... |
48 |
|
6-4
262lbs
4.47
|
DL/ED |
|
262lbs | 6-4 | 4.47 | 105 | 672.5 |
57.2
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
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... |
46 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.55
|
DL/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 100 | 619.5 |
61.3
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Clowney is remarkably instinctive. He's... |