2027 NFL Draft Defensive Line Rankings - 85-96
LAST UPDATED: 11/03/2026
Player Rankings - Defensive Line
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 |
|
6-5
253lbs
4.68
|
DL/ED |
|
253lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 10 | 48 |
85.2
|
Traore is an explosive, athletic edge whose first step lets him win the corner before tackles can set their feet. He has rare timed speed... |
76 |
|
6-5
265lbs
4.67
|
DE/ED |
|
265lbs | 6-5 | 4.67 | 109 | 610.5 |
67.1
|
Womack is a long, physically gifted edge with a five-star pedigree and SEC experience who lands at Auburn for 2026 as the projected leader... |
80 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.66
|
DL/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.66 | 80 | 495 |
65.4
|
Willor is a fast, explosive edge rusher who was one of Wisconsin's top recruits. He has produced in limited snaps at James Madison, with a... |
94 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 127 | 707 |
62.4
|
Shelby is a speed-based edge who wins the corner with a quick first step, and he turned that burst into thirty pressures and five sacks as... |
24 |
|
6-4
270lbs
4.65
|
DL/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 24 | 118.8 |
82.7
|
Wein broke out in 2025 as a quick-twitch edge whose first step is among the best in this group, and the production followed the burst:... |
12 |
|
6-6
263lbs
4.65
|
DE/ED |
|
263lbs | 6-6 | 4.65 | 11 | 49.3 |
85.1
|
Jackson is a long, explosive edge whose first step and frame give him two ways to beat a tackle. He has rare timed speed for his size and... |
65 |
|
6-3
251lbs
4.63
|
DL/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-3 | 4.63 | 61 | 359 |
74.0
|
Kennedy has become one of the ACC's most disruptive edge rushers in his first season at Florida State. His get-off is rare, he moves around... |
38 |
|
6-6
250lbs
4.62
|
DL/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-6 | 4.62 | 44 | 270 |
80.2
|
Green is a pure pass-rush specialist who won as a rusher as well as anyone in this group, a long, bendy edge who wins the corner with speed... |
81 |
|
6-3
221lbs
4.60
|
DL/ED |
|
221lbs | 6-3 | 4.60 | 82 | 496 |
65.1
|
Thomas is a speedy, twitchy pass rusher who produces in limited snaps. He has two sacks this season plus one in the College Football... |
71 |
|
6-3
255lbs
4.60
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-3 | 4.60 | 77 | 480.5 |
68.6
|
Brinkley is a fast, athletic edge rusher from a family of elite athletes. He has the speed to win around the corner, and he has made plays... |
46 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.60
|
DL/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 55 | 314.5 |
78.6
|
Hardy is a quick, productive edge rusher who has made plays at two programs. His first step is rare, he finishes when he gets home, and he... |
20 |
|
6-4
255lbs
4.60
|
DE/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 22 | 99.3 |
84.6
|
Saka is a fast, explosive edge rusher whose athletic traits stand out in this class. He has rare speed off the edge, he was named to Bruce... |