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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
17 |
|
6-5
330lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
330lbs | 6-5 | 5.05 | 12 | 52.8 |
85.2
|
Put on the tape and you'll see a mountain of a man who can wreak havoc in spurts but disappears for long stretches when his gas tank runs... |
64 |
|
6-3
285lbs
5.09
|
DL |
|
285lbs | 6-3 | 5.09 | 85 | 688.5 |
65.0
|
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... |
43 |
|
6-5
325lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 50 | 343 |
75.5
|
His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. Possesses the length and power to ward off... |
19 |
|
6-1
320lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-1 | 5.10 | 15 | 64.6 |
84.6
|
When evaluating Corleone's pro fit, his abilities paint the picture of a player whose impact will depend heavily on situational usage and... |
33 |
|
6-3
315lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 5.10 | 51 | 352 |
79.3
|
Bear Alexander projects as a versatile defensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His combination of... |
37 |
|
6-4
304lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
304lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 44 | 308 |
77.5
|