2027 NFL Draft Defensive Line Rankings - 97-101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 |
|
6-6
299lbs
4.72
|
DE/ED |
|
299lbs | 6-6 | 4.72 | 19 | 86.3 |
84.7
|
Oyebadejo has one of the most unusual paths in the class, and his tools are equally rare. A former England youth basketball player who was... |
16 |
|
6-6
273lbs
4.90
|
DL/ED |
|
273lbs | 6-6 | 4.90 | 15 | 66 |
84.7
|
Rhodes is a long, productive edge who broke out in 2025 with the most tackles for loss by an Arkansas defender in a decade. He led the team... |
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... |
7 |
|
6-6
260lbs
4.80
|
DE/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-6 | 4.80 | 6 | 39.2 |
85.6
|
Heldt is a complete, well-rounded edge who sets the edge against the run and rushes with length and power. He topped Clemson in sacks and... |
37 |
|
6-7
270lbs
4.88
|
DE/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-7 | 4.88 | 54 | 309 |
81.0
|
Nwaneri is a developmental swing on rare tools, a former five-star with 79-inch length who led Nebraska in sacks as a redshirt freshman... |