Defensive Line Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/25/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
58

DL/ED
Rondell
Bothroyd

6-3 275lbs 4.80
DL/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.80 82 462
73.2
Bothroyd is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Bothroyd displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone...
52

DE/ED
Solomon
Byrd

6-3 255lbs 4.68
DE/ED
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
255lbs 6-3 4.68 63 278.8
75.5
Byrd is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Byrd displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth,...
41

DE/ED
Zion
Tupuola-Fetu...

6-3 244lbs 4.80
DE/ED
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
244lbs 6-3 4.80 46 186.8
79.0
Tupuola-Fetui chases well in pursuit, and has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage. He has...
36

DE/ED
Cedric
Johnson

6-3 260lbs 4.63
DE/ED
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
260lbs 6-3 4.63 43 171.8
80.0
Cedric Johnson enters the NFL Draft with a profile that suggests a raw but intriguing developmental prospect on the edge. Johnson's...
32

DL/ED
Nelson
Ceaser

6-3 254lbs 4.70
DL/ED
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.70 41 166.3
80.5
Nelson Ceaser has proven himself as a force on the edge, characterized by his explosive first step and ability to disrupt the...
31

DT
Jordan
Jefferson

6-3 313lbs 4.70
DT
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
313lbs 6-3 4.70 45 175.4
81.0
Jordan Jefferson has shown the raw tools expected of a serviceable NFL interior lineman. His explosive first step and strong...
15

DE
Brandon
Dorlus

6-3 283lbs 4.85
DE
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
283lbs 6-3 4.85 18 68.5
84.8
Dorlus's strengths lie in his physicality and technique. His dense frame and natural leverage allow him to engage and overpower opponents...
14

DE/ED
Marshawn
Kneeland

6-3 267lbs 4.75
DE/ED
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
267lbs 6-3 4.75 20 70.6
85.1
Marshawn Kneeland enters the NFL draft as a high-motor, power-based defensive end, with an established track record of terrorizing the...
13

DT
Michael
Hall Jr.

6-3 290lbs 5.00
DT
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
290lbs 6-3 5.00 15 61.7
85.1
Michael Hall Jr.'s trajectory at Ohio State underlines a defender on the rise, bringing to the table an intriguing mix of quickness, power,...
8

DL
Kris
Jenkins

6-3 299lbs 4.91
DL
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
299lbs 6-3 4.91 11 53.4
86.3
Kris Jenkins from Michigan is catching eyes as a potential NFL draft pick, especially for teams looking for muscle on the defensive...
5

DE/ED
Chop
Robinson

6-3 254lbs 4.48
DE/ED
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.48 5 23.7
87.7
Chop Robinson's ascent to a potential first-round talent in the 2024 NFL Draft is anchored by his explosive athleticism and notable...
69

NT
Cole
Godbout

6-4 290lbs 4.95
NT
Wyoming   Mascot
Wyoming Mascot
290lbs 6-4 4.95 89 512
69.4
Quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. Highly competitive and fierce, showing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop...

2024 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2024 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Line

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.