BEST RATED TACKLING DEFENSIVE TACKLES 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST RATED TACKLING DEFENSIVE TACKLES

Defensive tackles, through their innate ability to anchor the defensive line and disrupt offensive schemes, lay the foundation of a steadfast defense. In recent collegiate football history, names like Quinnen Williams (Alabama) and Derrick Brown (Auburn) stand out, demonstrating impeccable tackling skills and an unmatched ability to neutralize opposing offensive efforts.

Dive into the data below to discover the current crop of defensive tackles in college football who are making a profound impact with their tackling capabilities. Explore various statistics, such as total tackles, solo stops, and tackle efficiency, to get an insight into how these interior defenders orchestrate a robust defense by nullifying offensive progressions.

2026 Defensive Tackles ranked by TACKLING

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE Rating
1

Keyon
Ware-Hudson

DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
77 77 77
75.0
2

Stephiylan
Green

DT
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
76 65 68
70.0
3

DeMonte
Capehart

DT
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
76 69 77
83.0
4

Dontay
Corleone

DT
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
64 72 74
84.8
5

Lee
Hunter

DT
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
64 74 80
82.7
6

Bear
Alexander

DT
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
55 70 63
79.3
7

Darrell
Jackson Jr.

DT
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
54 74 72
85.1
8

Tywone
Malone Jr.

DT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
45 56 58
70.0
9

Zane
Durant

DT
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
40 72 76
85.9
10

Jonathan
Jefferson

DT
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
38 65 73
74.0