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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 |
|
6-4
301lbs
5.00
|
DT |
|
301lbs | 6-4 | 5.00 | 68 | 578 |
67.3
|
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... |
65 |
|
6-3
272lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
272lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 75 | 603 |
64.2
|
Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks. Carter has an excellent... |
49 |
|
6-5
316lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
316lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 62 | 523.5 |
74.4
|
Rubio has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple... |
57 |
|
6-4
336lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
336lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 64 | 532.5 |
72.5
|
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... |
59 |
|
6-4
290lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 52 | 403.5 |
68.8
|
Green has the lateral agility and balance to cover two gaps, and Green shows some good closing burst when moving down the line in... |
38 |
|
6-3
280lbs
4.90
|
DL/ED |
|
280lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 39 | 262.5 |
77.0
|
Mesidor projects as a versatile defensive lineman who can contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes at the next level. His ability to... |
52 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 60 | 519 |
74.0
|
He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows good initial quickness and the ability to beat blockers to the inside. He’s quick to react and... |
45 |
|
6-5
325lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 53 | 414.5 |
75.0
|
Oatis fits the mold of a rotational piece in an NFL defensive line, with the potential to develop into a starting nose tackle or... |
18 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 25 | 117.7 |
84.7
|
Aaron Graves is a player caught between two identities - his natural pass-rush instincts suggest interior pocket pressure could be his... |
16 |
|
6-4
296lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
296lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 22 | 101.3 |
85.6
|
The tape shows a defensive tackle whose game is built on power and leverage rather than flash and finesse. Benny dominates as a run... |
10 |
|
6-4
305lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
305lbs | 6-4 | 4.90 | 10 | 44.8 |
86.4
|
Despite flashing developmental promise, Miller remains something of an unfinished product entering 2025. When he's at his best, his... |
30 |
|
6-3
296lbs
4.88
|
DL |
|
296lbs | 6-3 | 4.88 | 28 | 143.7 |
80.8
|
Smith has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. Quick off the snap in the pass rush, Smith has... |