Defensive Line Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
SHARE:
Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 |
|
6-5
315lbs
4.75
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-5 | 4.75 | 23 | 108 |
83.0
|
Capehart's tape shows flashes of dominance that scream high level potential, but consistency issues and limited playing time muddy the... |
3 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.75 | 4 | 19.3 |
88.2
|
Woods brings the kind of positional versatility that defensive coordinators dream about. His ability to dominate from multiple alignments... |
51 |
|
6-4
313lbs
5.20
|
DL |
|
313lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 57 | 502.5 |
74.0
|
Despite his relatively tall frame, Payne typically plays with a low enough pad level and natural power to push the pocket with the bull... |
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... |
47 |
|
6-2
305lbs
4.80
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 59 | 514 |
75.0
|
His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows... |
37 |
|
6-4
304lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 44 | 308 |
77.5
|
|
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... |
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... |
31 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.80
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 38 | 253.5 |
80.3
|
He’s excellent at setting the edge against the run, with the core strength and long arms to stack and shed blockers. Hobbs displays the... |
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... |
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... |
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... |