Complete NFL Draft Rankings – DT:
You are currently viewing the best defensive tackles in the 2019 NFL Draft. Our top defensive tackle prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the best interior defensive linemen in college football. Even though only about 20-25 will get selected in the draft, dozens more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite. Find who is a first round talent, and who is likely nothing more than a training camp body. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued.
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(Last Updated: April 24, 2019)
1. Quinnen Williams, rSO, Alabama
Quinnen Williams entered the year with some potential, but since then has had an incredible climb up draft boards. The 6’4" 303 pound defensive lineman has famously been described as being “like blocking a 300 pound bar of soap" because of how hard he is to grab. Quinnen has an elite first step for his size, and an incredible motor. 71 tackles from the interior d-line position is extremely rare, especially on a defense with consistent talent. He is equally great against the run and pass, can makes plays through double teams, and never gives up on a play. Not only was he the most productive pass rusher at the position, he was also the best run stopper in the nation.
2018 Stats
15 games, 71 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 8 sacks
2. Ed Oliver, JR, Houston
Ed Oliver has been highly hypes since high school. While he lacks elite size for the position, his athleticism is top notch, having clocked a 4.73 40 yard dash at his pro day. The 1st team All-American struggled a bit this past year which might worry some teams, but his 2017 tape is exceptional. Oliver bends exceptionally well and is very quick around the edge or up the middle. He won’t always be a disruptor in the run game, but he makes some big plays there as well. He’ll need to get back to his 2017 form to perform up to his rating.
2018 Stats
8 games: 54 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
3. Jeffery Simmons, JR, Mississippi State
Simmons might fall a bit on draft day because he’s recovering from a late season ACL tear. If it weren’t for the injury and the exceptional defensive tackle class this year, he would be a top-5 pick in most drafts. Simmons has good size at 6’4" 300 pounds, above-average athleticism, and powers into the backfield to stop runners for a loss. Simmons also has a really good motor and will make tackles all over the field, having recorded 63 total tackles and 18 tackles for loss. Assuming he’s able to recover fully, he should dominate as a run stuffer.
2018 Stats
13 games: 63 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
4. Christian Wilkins, SR, Clemson
Christian Wilkins does everything, and many years would be the top defensive tackle available. Not only has he been incredibly productive for a great team, he also is a phenomenal leader and very intelligent on and off the field. His athleticism is impressive, especially his flexibility, ability to bend, and quick reaction time. Wilkins gets all over the field to make tackles, is disruptive against the run, and gets a lot of QB pressures. As a 3-time All-American, Wilkins is experienced and NFL ready.
2018 Stats
15 games, 51 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks
5. Dexter Lawrence, JR, Clemson
Dexter Lawrence is a huge defensive lineman, measuring over 6’4" and weighing 342 pounds. The nose tackle ran the 40 in 5.05 seconds, which showcases incredible athleticism and foot speed for his size. He also led all defensive tackles with 36 bench reps, and matches his upper body strength with a thick lower body. While he got suspended for the CFP, all accounts are he isn’t a distraction off the field. Lawrence is a presence in the run game causing teams to plan around him, although he doesn’t always get in the backfield. Often times he can just be a space eater.
2018 Stats
13 games: 36 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks
Complete draft rankings for 2019 – Defensive Tackle
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinnen Williams | Alabama | rSO | 6'3" | 303 |
| 2 | Ed Oliver | Houston | JR | 6'2" | 287 |
| 3 | Jeffery Simmons | Mississippi State | JR | 6'4" | 300 |
| 4 | Christian Wilkins | Clemson | SR | 6'3.5" | 315 |
| 5 | Dexter Lawrence | Clemson | JR | 6'4.5" | 342 |
| 6 | Jerry Tillery | Notre Dame | SR | 6'6.5" | 295 |
| 7 | Dre'Mont Jones | Ohio State | rJR | 6'3" | 281 |
| 8 | Khalen Saunders | Western Illinois | rSR | 6'0.5" | 324 |
| 9 | Trysten Hill | UCF | JR | 6'3" | 308 |
| 10 | Gerald Willis III | Miami (FL) | rSR | 6'2" | 302 |
| 11 | Kingsley Keke | Texas A&M | SR | 6'2.5" | 289 |
| 12 | Renell Wren | Arizona State | rSR | 6'5" | 318 |
| 13 | Terry Beckner Jr. | Missouri | SR | 6'3.5" | 296 |
| 14 | Isaiah Mack | UT-Chattanooga | SR | 6'1.5" | 299 |
| 15 | Greg Gaines | Washington | rSR | 6'1" | 312 |
| 16 | Dontavius Russell | Auburn | rSR | 6'3" | 319 |
| 17 | Cortez Broughton | Cincinnati | rSR | 6'2.5" | 293 |
| 18 | Isaiah Buggs | Alabama | SR | 6'3" | 306 |
| 19 | Demarcus Christmas | Florida State | rSR | 6'3.5" | 294 |
| 20 | Daniel Wise | Kansas | rSR | 6'2.5" | 281 |
| 21 | Daylon Mack | Texas A&M | SR | 6'1" | 336 |
| 22 | Kevin Givens | Penn State | rJR | 6'1.5" | 285 |
| 23 | Albert Huggins | Clemson | SR | 6'3" | 305 |
| 24 | Chris Slayton | Syracuse | rSR | 6'3.5" | 307 |
| 25 | Armon Watts | Arkansas | rSR | 6'4.5" | 300 |
| 26 | Ed Alexander | LSU | JR | 6'1.5" | 319 |
| 27 | Michael Dogbe | Temple | rSR | 6'3" | 284 |
| 28 | Ray Smith | Boston College | SR | 6'1" | 302 |
| 29 | Youhanna Ghaifan | Wyoming | rJR | 6'4" | 282 |
| 30 | Jeremiah Clarke | North Carolina | rSR | 6'5" | 308 |
| 31 | Ricky Walker | Virginia Tech | rSR | 6'2" | 284 |
| 32 | PJ Johnson | Arizona | rJR | 6'3.5" | 321 |
| 33 | Ryan Bee | Marshall | rSR | 6'6.5" | 282 |
| 34 | Anthony Rush | UAB | SR | 6'4.5" | 352 |
| 35 | Matt Nelson | Iowa | rSR | 6'8" | 295 |
| 36 | Jay-Tee Tiuli | Eastern Washington | rSR | 6'3.5" | 311 |
| 37 | Olive Sagapolu | Wisconsin | SR | 6'1.5" | 324 |
| 38 | Marquise Copeland | Cincinnati | SR | 6'2" | 281 |
| 39 | Kenny Bigelow Jr. | West Virginia | rSR | 6'3.5" | 307 |
| 40 | Ira Lewis | Baylor | rSR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 41 | Chris Nelson | Texas | rSR | 6'0" | 298 |
| 42 | Trevon Sanders | Troy | SR | 6'1" | 325 |
| 43 | Tito Odenigbo | Miami (FL) | rSR | 6'3" | 300 |
| 44 | Alexis Johnson | Tennessee | rSR | 6'2.5" | 326 |
| 45 | Reggie Howard | Toledo | SR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 46 | Walter Palmore | Missouri | SR | 6'4" | 320 |
| 47 | Kalil Morris | Kent State | rSR | 6'2" | 325 |
| 48 | Willie Yarbary | Wake Forest | rSR | 6'2" | 285 |
| 49 | Javier Edwards | Colorado | SR | 6'3" | 335 |
| 50 | Fredrick Jones | Florida State | rSR | 6'2" | 318 |
| 51 | Kevin Strong Jr. | UTSA | rSR | 6'4" | 300 |
| 52 | Bryan Mone | Michigan | rSR | 6'43" | 366 |
| 53 | Boogie Roberts | San Jose State | rSR | 6'2" | 290 |
| 54 | MyQuon Stout | Appalachian State | rSR | 6'0.5" | 292 |
| 55 | Jaylen Johnson | Washington | rSR | 6'3" | 285 |
| 56 | Shy Tuttle | Tennessee | SR | 6'2.5" | 290 |
| 57 | Iseoluwapo Jegede | Valdosta State | rSR | 6'5.5" | 273 |
| 58 | Jordan Thompson | Northwestern | SR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 59 | Jonathan Bonner | Notre Dame | rSR | 6'3.5" | 289 |
| 60 | Kevin Wilkins | Rutgers | rSR | 6'2" | 301 |
| 61 | Andrew Clyde | Richmond | rSR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 62 | Sterling Shippy | Alcorn State | SR | 6'1" | 300 |
| 63 | Randy Robinson | Jacksonville State | SR | 6'2" | 305 |
| 64 | Jordan Bradford | Louisiana Tech | SR | 6'2" | 290 |
| 65 | Quindarius Thagard | UAB | SR | 6'4" | 290 |
| 66 | Jerard Carter | Houston | rSR | 6'3" | 295 |
| 67 | Johnny Robinson | Charleston Southern | SR | 6'0" | 292 |
| 68 | Ross Donelly | Ole Miss | SR | 6'1" | 310 |
| 69 | Trey Carter | Oklahoma State | rSR | 6'3" | 295 |
| 70 | Braxton Hoyett | Mississippi State | rSR | 6'3" | 310 |
| 71 | Anthony Johnson | Florida International | rSR | 6'3" | 295 |
| 72 | Johnny Dwight | Alabama | rSR | 6'3" | 295 |
| 73 | Deshawnte Lloyd | New Mexico State | rSR | 6'1" | 335 |
| 74 | Savon Smith | Youngstown State | SR | 6'1" | 295 |
| 75 | Derek Mahaffey | UT-Chattanooga | rSR | 6'2" | 310 |
| 76 | Eurndraus Bryant | NC State | SR | 6'1" | 330 |
| 77 | Gary Moore | Minnesota | rSR | 6'4" | 300 |
| 78 | Tymere Dubose | Kentucky | rSR | 6'4.5" | 306 |
| 79 | Freedom Akinmoladun | Nebraska | rSR | 6'4" | 290 |
| 80 | Lawrence Marshall | Michigan | rSR | 6'3" | 270 |
| 81 | Miles Brown | Wofford | SR | 6'1" | 319 |
| 82 | Filipe Sitake | Weber State | SR | 6'1" | 310 |
| 83 | Andrew Williams | Auburn | rSR | 6'4" | 294 |
| 84 | Nathan Clayberg | Drake | rSR | 6'5" | 295 |
| 85 | Ladarrius Kidd | UL-Lafayette | rSR | 6'3" | 315 |
| 86 | Ulaiasi Tauaalo | North Texas | rSR | 6'2" | 300 |
| 87 | Joey Connors | UCF | rSR | 6'1" | 315 |
| 88 | Bryce Douglas | Northern Iowa | rSR | 6'0" | 305 |
| 89 | OJ Smith | Minnesota | rSR | 6'2" | 320 |
| 90 | Ronald Ollie | Nicholls State | SR | 6'1" | 292 |
| 91 | Dereck Boles | Arizona | rSR | 6'1" | 295 |
| 92 | Jalen Dalton | North Carolina | SR | 6'6" | 283 |
| 93 | LaDarius Harris | Southern Miss | SR | 6'1" | 280 |
| 94 | Roderick Young | North Texas | SR | 6'1" | 307 |
| 95 | Jay Hayes | Georgia | rSR | 6'4" | 277 |
| 96 | Zeek Rodney | Wake Forest | rSR | 6'1" | 300 |
| 97 | Rashad Brandon | Missouri | SR | 6'3" | 300 |
| 98 | Cory Thomas | Mississippi State | rSR | 6'5" | 310 |
| 99 | JJ Holmes | Kansas | SR | 6'3" | 335 |
| 100 | Kent Berger | Ohio | rSR | 6'4" | 280 |
| 101 | Kalani Vakameilalo | Oregon State | rSR | 6'3" | 325 |
| 102 | Chris Palmer | California | rSR | 6'2" | 335 |
| 103 | Jon Bateky | Rutgers | SR | 6'3" | 300 |
| 104 | AJ Wooten | UCF | rSR | 6'5" | 285 |
| 105 | Eric Jackson | Central Arkansas | rSR | 6'1" | 275 |
| 106 | Aaron Cochran | UCF | SR | 6'2" | 300 |
| 107 | Enoch Smith Jr. | Oklahoma State | rSR | 6'2" | 295 |
| 108 | Brock Boxen | Akron | SR | 6'2" | 290 |
| 109 | Andrew Payne | Ohio | rSR | 6'2" | 280 |
| 110 | Sidney Malauulu | Wyoming | rSR | 6'1.5" | 292 |
| 111 | Khairi Clark | Florida | rSR | 6'1" | 309 |
| 112 | Brennan Williams | Akron | rSR | 6'1" | 285 |
| 113 | Preston Gordon | Texas Tech | rSR | 6'1" | 280 |
| 114 | Jarius McDade | Nevada | rSR | 6'1" | 335 |
| 115 | Freddie Booth-Lloyd | Temple | rSR | 6'1" | 330 |
| 116 | Kevin Bronson | South Florida | rSR | 6'4" | 285 |
| 117 | Zachary Williams | UAB | rSR | 6'2" | 270 |
| 118 | Rocco Di Leo | Dartmouth | rSR | 6'3" | 285 |
| 119 | Malik Dorton | USC | rSR | 6'2" | 280 |
| 120 | Malik Thompson | Marshall | rSR | 6'6" | 285 |
| 121 | Jarvis Polu | Navy | SR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 122 | Tyler Labarbera | Eastern Michigan | SR | 6'2" | 310 |
| 123 | Henry Famurewa | Louisville | rSR | 6'2" | 295 |
| 124 | Tolen Avery | Liberty | rSR | 6'3" | 295 |
| 125 | Adrian Middleton | Kentucky | rSR | 6'3.5" | 294 |
| 126 | Keyshawn Simmons | Kansas | SR | 6'2" | 295 |
| 127 | Tyrell Thompson | Tarleton State | rSR | 6'3" | 306 |
| 128 | Grant Harris | Mississippi State | rSR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 129 | Chris Tinkham | Central Connecticut | SR | 6'2" | 280 |
| 130 | Tre Brown | Mississippi State | SR | 6'4" | 315 |
| 131 | Ja'merez Bowen | Indiana | rSR | 6'4" | 310 |
| 132 | Merrill Taliauli | BYU | rSR | 6'2" | 310 |
| 133 | Jermaine Sheriff | Florida International | rSR | 6'2" | 275 |
| 134 | Fred Wyatt | Northwestern | rSR | 6'4" | 290 |
| 135 | Daryle Banfield | Brown | SR | 6'3.5" | 300 |
| 136 | Kyle Cerge-Henderson | Georgia Tech | SR | 6'1" | 295 |
| 137 | Terrell Cloud | UC-Davis | rSR | 5'11" | 280 |
| 138 | Justin Brandon | Buffalo | SR | 6'1" | 305 |
| 139 | Mike Barwick Jr. | Indiana | rSR | 5'11" | 305 |
| 140 | McKenzie Billingslea | Kennesaw State | SR | 6'4" | 280 |
| 141 | Mbi Tanyi | Maryland | SR | 6'1" | 290 |
| 142 | Emmanuel Cooper | Memphis | SR | 6'1" | 295 |
| 143 | Levi Watson | Eastern Illinois | rSR | 6'5" | 285 |
| 144 | Cody Baker | New Mexico | SR | 6'3" | 295 |
| 145 | Joe Previte | Massachusetts | rSR | 6'2" | 270 |
| 146 | Blake Williams | North Dakota State | rSR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 147 | Jackson Perry | Dartmouth | SR | 6'2" | 300 |
| 148 | Patrick Belony | Fresno State | rSR | 6'1" | 305 |
| 149 | Shane Roy | Pittsburgh | rSR | 6'4" | 280 |
| 150 | Jake Hall | SMU | rSR | 6'5" | 270 |
| 151 | Salanoa-Alo Wily | UNLV | SR | 6'0" | 295 |
| 152 | Wunmi Oyetuga | Army | SR | 6'4" | 275 |
| 153 | Rosheem Collins | Mid Tenn State | SR | 6'1" | 315 |
| 154 | Steven Leggett | Florida Atlantic | SR | 6'1" | 290 |
| 155 | Damon Moore | San Diego State | rSR | 6'4" | 270 |
| 156 | Connor Christian | Jacksonville State | rSR | 6'3" | 275 |
| 157 | Isi Holani | Kansas | rSR | 6'3" | 325 |
| 158 | Pat Toal Jr. | Old Dominion | rSR | 6'4" | 300 |
| 159 | Gerald Owens | Michigan State | rSR | 6'2" | 310 |
| 160 | Julian McKnight | North Carolina A&T | rSR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 161 | Raymond Wright | Army | SR | 6'3" | 285 |
| 162 | Shane Bowman | Washington | rSR | 6'4" | 305 |
| 163 | Zachary Cannon | Johnson C. Smith | SR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 164 | Nate Trawick | Miami (OH) | SR | 5'11" | 315 |
| 165 | Kayton Samuels | Indiana | rSR | 6'0" | 320 |
| 166 | Wesley Scott | Buffalo | rSR | 6'4" | 295 |
| 167 | DJ Henderson | Idaho | SR | 6'0" | 285 |
| 168 | Stone Hart | Harvard | rSR | 6'3" | 275 |
| 169 | Antoine White | Albany | rSR | 6'1" | 295 |
| 170 | Tucker Yates | Montana State | rSR | 6'0" | 290 |
| 171 | John Jackson Jr. | Southern Oregon | rSR | 6'2" | 285 |
| 172 | Taylor Comfort | Washington State | rSR | 6'0" | 280 |
| 173 | Joseph Broadnax Jr. | TCU | SR | 6'0" | 295 |
| 174 | Keiwan Jones | Purdue | rSR | 6'2" | 285 |
| 175 | Derion Ford | UL-Monroe | SR | 6'0" | 290 |
| 176 | Vinny Mihota | Virginia Tech | rSR | 6'5" | 295 |
| 177 | Tremond Ferrell | ETSU | SR | 6'2" | 290 |
| 178 | Fred Schroeder | Ball State | rSR | 6'2" | 275 |
| 179 | Evan Sayner | Western Kentucky | rSR | 6'3" | 300 |
| 180 | James Atkins | Connecticut | rSR | 6'4" | 275 |
| 181 | Julien Lewis | Western Kentucky | rSR | 6'3" | 300 |
| 182 | Rusty Becker | California | rSR | 6'4" | 285 |
| 183 | Sami Awad | Texas State | SR | 6'1" | 300 |
| 184 | Tyler Johnson | UL-Monroe | SR | 6'2" | 285 |
| 185 | Jermane Conyers | New Mexico | SR | 6'3" | 340 |
| 186 | Micah Capra | Air Force | SR | 6'2" | 275 |
| 187 | Enmanuel Soriano | Marist | rSR | 6'1" | 280 |
| 188 | Connor Spencer | San Diego | rSR | 6'3" | 285 |
| 189 | Brandon Vocco | Clarion | SR | 6'0" | 300 |
| 190 | Mack Duffin | Miami (OH) | rSR | 6'2" | 290 |
| 191 | Keonatye Garner | Louisiana Tech | SR | 6'4" | 285 |
| 192 | DaQuan Hawkins-Muckle | Georgia | SR | 6'4" | 300 |
| 193 | Jaylan Reid | Furman | rSR | 5'11" | 280 |
| 194 | Amir Fenwick | Robert Morris | SR | 6'0" | 270 |
| 195 | Aaron Steidl | North Dakota State | rSR | 6'2" | 295 |
| 196 | Conner Cain | Wyoming | rSR | 6'4" | 270 |
| 197 | Eldrick Wilson | Mars Hill | SR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 198 | Cooper Gardner | Penn | SR | 6'1" | 270 |
| 199 | Richie Ryan | Harvard | SR | 6'1" | 275 |
| 200 | Zane Smith | Stetson | SR | 6'2" | 295 |
| 201 | Cody Gessler | Air Force | SR | 5'11" | 260 |
| 202 | Dre Greer | Minnesota-Duluth | SR | 5'1" | 293 |
Overall Opinion of the Defensive Tackles
A lot has been made of this defensive tackle group, and they won’t disappoint. There are absolute superstars at the top with Quinnen Williams, Ed Oliver, the Clemson duo, etc., and there is also great depth. In most drafts, guys like Jerry Tillery, Khalen Saunders, and Dre’Mont Jones would be getting first round considerations, yet they aren’t even near the top. An all around incredible class, including defensive linemen who can play in any system. Expect them to live up to the hype. Quinnen Williams in particular might be the best all-around player in the draft, which I have never before said about a defensive tackle.