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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27 |
|
6-4
304lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 44 | 254 |
79.0
|
|
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... |
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... |
41 |
|
6-4
280lbs
4.81
|
DL |
|
280lbs | 6-4 | 4.81 | 92 | 595.5 |
69.0
|
|
8 |
|
6-4
300lbs
4.80
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 32 | 145.5 |
83.7
|
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... |
45 |
|
6-4
282lbs
4.77
|
DL/ED |
|
282lbs | 6-4 | 4.77 | 89 | 588.5 |
63.1
|
Grimes can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Grimes also shows good awareness when... |
22 |
|
6-4
278lbs
4.76
|
DE |
|
278lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 30 | 123.7 |
81.0
|
A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Collins was especially effective getting to the... |
33 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.75
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 60 | 443 |
74.9
|
Foreman has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Foreman shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside... |
44 |
|
6-4
295lbs
4.75
|
DE |
|
295lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 80 | 542.5 |
65.1
|
Adeleye has decent enough flexibility to bend the edge, and Adeleye shows a good closing burst. He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows... |
11 |
|
6-4
251lbs
4.74
|
DL/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 14 | 66.3 |
83.1
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Adebawore has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating... |
24 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 42 | 235 |
80.0
|
Traore has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He has decent enough flexibility to bend the... |