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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
15 |
6-3
325lbs
5.35
|
DT |
|
325lbs | 6-3 | 5.35 | 97 | 442.5 |
60.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
16 |
6-3
275lbs
5.06
|
DL/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 5.06 | 99 | 452 |
60.0
|
His strength up and down the line of scrimmage, and quickness for his size, make him a mid- to late-round target. Excellent... | |
22 |
6-3
305lbs
5.07
|
DT |
|
305lbs | 6-3 | 5.07 | 33 | 167.5 |
55.0
|
Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either... | |
23 |
6-3
230lbs
4.69
|
DL/ED |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 189 |
53.0
|
Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and .bull rushes when he's first off the snap. Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands.... | ||
27 |
6-3
290lbs
5.36
|
DT |
|
290lbs | 6-3 | 5.36 | 192 |
53.0
|
Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days. Average quickness and power and his bull rush will... | ||
29 |
6-3
292lbs
5.09
|
DT |
|
292lbs | 6-3 | 5.09 | 75 | 309.3 |
30.0
|
Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size. Provides some... | |
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... | |
14 |
6-4
357lbs
5.46
|
DT |
|
357lbs | 6-4 | 5.46 | 67 | 276.5 |
62.0
|
Has the ability to create a pile in the middle, even showing the ability to split the occasional double-team. However, is just as often... |












