Defensive Tackle Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 12/30/2021
Player Rankings - Defensive Tackle
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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6-5
310lbs
4.93
|
DT |
|
310lbs | 6-5 | 4.93 | 4 | 29.8 |
90.0
|
Not in the same sort of class as previous Crimson Tide DT Quinnen Williams, Barmore is nevertheless one of the highest rated defensive... |
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... |
3 |
|
6-3
288lbs
5.07
|
DT |
|
288lbs | 6-3 | 5.07 | 5 | 53 |
85.0
|
Explosive defensive tackle, Levi Onwuzurike is long and rangy. He has good technique and is athletic (as can be seen on run... |
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... |
7 |
|
6-3
305lbs
5.00
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.00 | 12 | 78.4 |
71.0
|
A former rugby player, Jay plays with an extremely high motor and is a high effort player that is surprisingly athletic for a big guy. A... |
8 |
|
6-3
346lbs
5.40
|
DT |
|
346lbs | 6-3 | 5.40 | 14 | 83 |
70.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... |
9 |
|
6-4
303lbs
5.25
|
DT |
|
303lbs | 6-4 | 5.25 | 17 | 88.4 |
69.0
|
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Delivers a... |
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... |
11 |
|
6-3
313lbs
5.24
|
DT |
|
313lbs | 6-3 | 5.24 | 70 | 289 |
67.0
|
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield. Provides some... |
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... |