Defensive Tackle Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 02/13/2022
Player Rankings - Defensive Tackle
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 |
|
6-0
293lbs
5.31
|
DT |
|
293lbs | 6-0 | 5.31 |
53.0
|
Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get... | ||
28 |
|
6-0
322lbs
5.28
|
DT |
|
322lbs | 6-0 | 5.28 | 83 | 345.6 |
41.0
|
Girth and wide-body size with a strong upper and lower body. Extremely strong with the raw power to overwhelm blockers at the point of... |
12 |
|
6-1
326lbs
5.29
|
DT |
|
326lbs | 6-1 | 5.29 | 72 | 294.7 |
65.0
|
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. Played with good leverage, even on the... |
26 |
|
6-1
290lbs
5.20
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-1 | 5.20 | 93 | 535 |
59.2
|
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size.Strong tackler. Has... |
4 |
|
6-2
300lbs
4.97
|
DT |
|
300lbs | 6-2 | 4.97 | 18 | 94.8 |
75.0
|
Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get... |
5 |
|
6-2
290lbs
5.51
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-2 | 5.51 | 15 | 83.7 |
74.0
|
Jaylen enjoyed an impressive season in 2019, collecting 10.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. Somewhat undersized for his position he is a... |
6 |
|
6-2
279lbs
4.73
|
DT |
|
279lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 28 | 132 |
73.0
|
Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle... |
10 |
|
6-2
320lbs
5.21
|
DT |
|
320lbs | 6-2 | 5.21 | 25 | 122.8 |
69.0
|
Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to... |
17 |
|
6-2
294lbs
5.23
|
DT |
|
294lbs | 6-2 | 5.23 | 174 |
59.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
19 |
|
6-2
270lbs
4.81
|
DL/ED |
|
270lbs | 6-2 | 4.81 | 48 | 297.2 |
65.0
|
Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and... |
24 |
|
6-2
294lbs
5.09
|
DT |
|
294lbs | 6-2 | 5.09 | 186 |
53.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Strength gives ends a chance to twist inside and... | |
2 |
|
6-3
305lbs
5.15
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.15 | 9 | 55.7 |
89.0
|
Nixon is a powerful presence on the line. He has had a really impressive season (being a finalist for both the Outland Trophy and... |