Defensive Tackle Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

Nov 5, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers nose tackle Keeanu Benton (95) sacks Maryland Terrapins  quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium.  Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK
Nov 5, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers nose tackle Keeanu Benton (95) sacks Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK

DEFENSIVE TACKLE RANKINGS 2023 NFL DRAFT

Last year while not terrible defensive tackle was far from the strongest position group in the 2022 class. 2023 by contrast could well be. It’s headed by two potential elite players in the shape of Jalen Carter from Georgia and Clemson’s Bryan Bresee.

Jalen Carter looks to us like a slam dunk prospect, he’s got ideal size combined with long arms and has amazing pass rush skills for an interior player. He currently is in contention to be a top-five pick. Bresee who will likely be viewed as a three-tec at the pro level – has immense strength and dominated offensive lineman with regularity during 2021 and will, unless he suffers a major fall from grace not last past the mid-point of round one of the 2023 NFL Draft.

After a small drop-off in talent, we have three more defensive tackle prospects who all have first-round potential written all over them. LSU’s Jaquelin Roy, Florida State’s Gervon Dexter, and rounded off with Siaki Ika from Baylor.
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Player Rankings - Defensive Tackle

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

DT
Bryan
Bresee

6-6 298lbs 4.86
DT
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
298lbs 6-6 4.86 12 33.7
88.1
Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is an elite prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft class. His physical abilities, explosiveness, lateral...
2

DT
Keeanu
Benton

6-4 309lbs 5.08
DT
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
309lbs 6-4 5.08 25 55.1
85.1
Keeanu Benton was prior to 2022 viewed as just a run-stuffing space eater, however after displaying significant improvement throughout...
3

DT
Gervon
Dexter Sr.

6-6 310lbs 4.88
DT
CHI   Mascot
CHI Mascot
310lbs 6-6 4.88 36 83.1
83.1
Gervon Dexter came out of high school billed as one of the top prospects in the nation and a no-brainer 5-star prospect. Considering...
4

DT
Jaquelin
Roy

6-3 305lbs 5.17
DT
MIN   Mascot
MIN Mascot
305lbs 6-3 5.17 39 99
83.1
LSU's Jaquelin Roy has been a productive college player and has consistently produced a solid interior pass rush. He also has the size...
5

DT
Jerrod
Clark

6-4 334lbs 5.25
DT
Coastal Carolina   Mascot
Coastal Carolina Mascot
334lbs 6-4 5.25 53 176.3
81.2
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 anchor...
6

DT
Brodric
Martin

6-5 337lbs 5.36
DT
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
337lbs 6-5 5.36 54 177.5
79.9
Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength. Strong and stout at the point of attack with the measurables to occupy multiple...
7

DT
Scott
Matlock

6-4 308lbs 4.81
DT
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
308lbs 6-4 4.81 66 235
78.8
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. He’s long but has a...
8

DT
Jacob
Slade

6-4 293lbs 4.95
DT
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
293lbs 6-4 4.95 72 285.8
78.4
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. He’s long but has a powerful lower body and plays with impressive...
9

DT
Cameron
Young

6-3 304lbs 5.10
DT
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
304lbs 6-3 5.10 61 211.3
78.0
Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. While powerful, doesn't rock the guard/...
10

DT
Robert
Cooper

6-2 307lbs 5.38
DT
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
307lbs 6-2 5.38 79 321
74.1
He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage. Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite...
11

DT
Taron
Vincent

6-2 305lbs 5.15
DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
305lbs 6-2 5.15 85 378.8
74.0
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase. Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and...
12

DT
PJ
Mustipher

6-4 320lbs 5.41
DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
320lbs 6-4 5.41 76 315.3
74.0
Possesses the length and power to ward off offensive tackles. Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Tackle

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Tackle

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.