BEST DEFENSIVE TACKLES IN RUN DEFENSE 2024 NFL Draft

2024 BEST DEFENSIVE TACKLES IN RUN DEFENSE

The defensive trenches in college football have witnessed a plethora of impactful defensive tackles, especially those who've significantly stifled the opponent’s run game. Standout players like Vita Vea (Washington) and Da'Ron Payne (Alabama) have embodied this archetype in recent times, showcasing an exceptional blend of strength, awareness, and technique to obstruct rushing lanes and dismantle offensive game plans.

Delve into the data below to recognize and analyze the emerging defensive tackles in college football, adeptly constructing barriers against the run. Employing a wealth of metrics including run stops, tackles for loss, and gap integrity, explore how these indomitable defenders are anchoring their defensive lines and thwarting the ground assaults of their adversaries.

2024 Defensive Tackles ranked by RUN DEFENSE

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

T'Vondre
Sweat

DT
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
77 94 100
85.5
2

Tyler
Davis

DT
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
81 73 92
82.2
3

Mekhi
Wingo

DT
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
79 77 87
83.5
4

Ruke
Orhorhoro

DT
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
75 71 80
85.6
5

Jaden
Crumedy

DT
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
79 67 80
78.7
6

Jordan
Jefferson

DT
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
78 67 78
80.4
7

Nathan
Pickering

DT
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
76 64 77
61.8
8

Michael
Hall Jr.

DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
67 92 77
85.1
9

DeWayne
Carter

DT
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
36 68 68
83.2
10

Maason
Smith

DT
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
91 84 62
83.4
11

DeVere
Levelston

DT
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
54 61 62
62.3