Defensive linemen drop into coverage a few times a game on zone blitzes and simulated pressures, and the coverage grade scores what happens when they do. Sample sizes are small, so this is a tiebreaker rather than a headline number, and it mostly matters for edge players who might move to linebacker.
Below, draft-eligible defensive linemen are ranked by coverage grade, with tackling, pass rush, run defense and overall rating alongside.
| RANK | Player | Pos | Team | TACKLING | PASS RUSH | RUN DEFENSE | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
77 | 92 | 80 |
88.0
|
|
2 |
|
LB /ED |
|
96 | 95 | 98 |
93.0
|
|
3 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
67 | 93 | 67 |
82.8
|
|
4 |
|
LB /ED |
|
69 | 53 | 61 |
54.0
|
|
5 |
|
LB /ED |
|
67 | 80 | 73 |
77.0
|
|
6 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
68 | 80 | 68 |
62.0
|
|
7 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
68 | 87 | 74 |
86.0
|
|
8 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
45 | 82 | 67 |
62.0
|
|
9 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
59 | 81 | 86 |
88.0
|
|
10 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
47 | 64 | 62 |
75.1
|
|
11 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
65 | 69 | 39 |
62.0
|
|
12 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
45 | 54 | 58 |
53.0
|
|
13 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
38 | 61 | 48 |
35.0
|
|
14 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
57 | 82 | 69 |
59.0
|
|
15 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
49 | 59 | 60 |
59.0
|
|
16 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
58 | 52 | 51 |
52.0
|
|
17 |
|
LB /ED |
|
57 | 58 | 61 |
72.5
|
|
18 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
64 | 71 | 64 |
60.0
|
|
19 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
50 | 62 | 67 |
61.0
|
|
20 |
|
OLB /ED |
|
62 | 75 | 63 |
64.0
|